I believe this will be an unusual question because i notice that most S2K owners go with either the stock staggered setup or aftermarket 17's.
I have an AP2 and i am running 18x8.5's all the way around.
The only suspension mod is a just a Carbing front strut bar.
I live only minutes away from the famed "Dragon" (318 curves in 11 miles) in east Tennessee and that is primarily what the car is used for, it is not a daily driver.

Does anyone have any knowledgeable idea's on a somewhat aggresive suspension setup factoring in the larger rim size that would be effective on such a road ?


Thanks.

 

The answer can be found here: https://www.s2ki.com/forums/index.php?showforum=193.

 

Alright, i will check it out.

 

 

18.5", you must have hard time finding tires ? who makes them ?

are you looking for performance ? or a little bling bling (nothing wrong with that).

 

Stock will work just fine.

 

....guy lives in alcoa... you lucky b@#$%#. Say hi to Ashley at Hooters for all of us Southern Ontario boys. Met her at Wake the dragon in April

 

The selection of tires for 18.5 inch wheels is not as vast as would be for OEMs but i dont have any problem finding top rated tires.
I am running Goodyear F1 asymmetricals now replacing the set of Goodyear F1 GS D3s that i just pulled off of it because the performance ratings were higher all across the board.
225/40/18 Front
245/35/18 Rear
This provides the same sidewall height and brings the outside of the tire flush with the fenders.

I drove it over a year with the OEM set and almost 3 years with these wheels and wider is better.
more grip + looks = best of both worlds

 

Ooo this is fun!

But wait - how do you fit an 18" tire on an 18.5" wheel?

 

Oh yea........S2Kobsession, the Alcoa hooters sucks ! lolol.
We all have to drive to Knoxville to get a decent selection of Hooters girls.
Im surprised you know about this little town being as far away as you are.