Got my stock ap2 v1 widen to 17x10.5 with 275/40/17 nt05
10-08-2013, 10:53 AM
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Originally Posted by s2000Junky' timestamp='1380735399' post='22807414
Cool 
fun to see someone other then myself implement a creative solution to a problem. I'm not sure if I would have executed it in the exact fashion with stock wheels, but looks like you achieved what you wanted with a good centered fitment for the tire of choice 
As someone who runs the discontinued 295/35/17 XS, when/if they start producing that size again in the next XS gen/replacement in 2014, you may find fitting it on that narrow of a rim with your current offset an issue. Its a wide 12" tire and will be slightly pinched on that rim, so inner and outer clearance is going to be something you will have to look at closely as your wheel travels through its suspension travel. A wider rim actually helps with spreading the sidewall out to help fitment as the wheel cambers in on upstroke. With some added fender work and playing with different spacers, you might be able to make it happen.
*** Also the large factory shocks are going to limit the wheel spacing you can run as well depending on your ride height. Lowering would actually help in that regard. Or better yet get some aftermarket coilovers.
fun to see someone other then myself implement a creative solution to a problem. I'm not sure if I would have executed it in the exact fashion with stock wheels, but looks like you achieved what you wanted with a good centered fitment for the tire of choice As someone who runs the discontinued 295/35/17 XS, when/if they start producing that size again in the next XS gen/replacement in 2014, you may find fitting it on that narrow of a rim with your current offset an issue. Its a wide 12" tire and will be slightly pinched on that rim, so inner and outer clearance is going to be something you will have to look at closely as your wheel travels through its suspension travel. A wider rim actually helps with spreading the sidewall out to help fitment as the wheel cambers in on upstroke. With some added fender work and playing with different spacers, you might be able to make it happen.
*** Also the large factory shocks are going to limit the wheel spacing you can run as well depending on your ride height. Lowering would actually help in that regard. Or better yet get some aftermarket coilovers.
Summit racing shows as havering the kumho 295-35-17 in stock. I hope more people will come out with street tires in that size.
Can you post some good pics of your car with the 295-35-17. What kind of work did you have to do to make them fit? I feel if I roll my fenders I should be able to fit them. Do you think my rims are wide enough to run the 295-35-17? My 275/40/17 most definitely are stretched on my 10.5 rim.
10-08-2013, 11:12 AM
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How’s the traction improvement in a strait line with those tires? Ive heard some mixed feelings on the NT05's, haven’t run them myself.
10-08-2013, 10:22 PM
#14
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Originally Posted by riceball777' timestamp='1380746232' post='22807826
[quote name='s2000Junky' timestamp='1380735399' post='22807414']
Cool fun to see someone other then myself implement a creative solution to a problem. I'm not sure if I would have executed it in the exact fashion with stock wheels, but looks like you achieved what you wanted with a good centered fitment for the tire of choice
As someone who runs the discontinued 295/35/17 XS, when/if they start producing that size again in the next XS gen/replacement in 2014, you may find fitting it on that narrow of a rim with your current offset an issue. Its a wide 12" tire and will be slightly pinched on that rim, so inner and outer clearance is going to be something you will have to look at closely as your wheel travels through its suspension travel. A wider rim actually helps with spreading the sidewall out to help fitment as the wheel cambers in on upstroke. With some added fender work and playing with different spacers, you might be able to make it happen.
*** Also the large factory shocks are going to limit the wheel spacing you can run as well depending on your ride height. Lowering would actually help in that regard. Or better yet get some aftermarket coilovers.
Cool
fun to see someone other then myself implement a creative solution to a problem. I'm not sure if I would have executed it in the exact fashion with stock wheels, but looks like you achieved what you wanted with a good centered fitment for the tire of choice As someone who runs the discontinued 295/35/17 XS, when/if they start producing that size again in the next XS gen/replacement in 2014, you may find fitting it on that narrow of a rim with your current offset an issue. Its a wide 12" tire and will be slightly pinched on that rim, so inner and outer clearance is going to be something you will have to look at closely as your wheel travels through its suspension travel. A wider rim actually helps with spreading the sidewall out to help fitment as the wheel cambers in on upstroke. With some added fender work and playing with different spacers, you might be able to make it happen.
*** Also the large factory shocks are going to limit the wheel spacing you can run as well depending on your ride height. Lowering would actually help in that regard. Or better yet get some aftermarket coilovers.
Summit racing shows as havering the kumho 295-35-17 in stock. I hope more people will come out with street tires in that size.
Can you post some good pics of your car with the 295-35-17. What kind of work did you have to do to make them fit? I feel if I roll my fenders I should be able to fit them. Do you think my rims are wide enough to run the 295-35-17? My 275/40/17 most definitely are stretched on my 10.5 rim.
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Yes I drive 100-150 miles per day. I have my turbo s2000 and my highly modded evo 8 to split my miles. I been doing this for 7 years now as I'm an insurance agent that drive to meet with lots of clients. So I spend a hell of a lot of money and time maintaining my cars. That plus my $30 per day fuel expense it can get quite expensive. But it's all worth it to me as I love driving my cars. I would hate my life if I had to drive some pos beater or even worse some shitty hybrid/ Prius. I dont like driving slow cars. If you spend the time and money to maintain your car even a high power turbo s2000/evo can be reliable. When ever my car breaks down or has some kind of issue (which happens lot) I just end up working on the car of my time off and just drive my other car to work.
Because i spend so much time in my car i want it to be as comfertable as possible. I use to have coilovers on my s200 and evo but i got tires of driving so much with a lower car. Stock suspension is so much easier on my 100+ mile a day commute. I also actually run faster times when i autocross my cars with the stock suspension compared to my old tein flex setup.
10-08-2013, 10:39 PM
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Originally Posted by riceball777' timestamp='1381219742' post='22816547
The back end is raised a little do to the taller tire. I really want to go with the 295/35/17
How’s the traction improvement in a strait line with those tires? Ive heard some mixed feelings on the NT05's, haven’t run the myself.
In terms are straight line traction this actually made a substantial difference. Before with the stock 17x8.5 with 255/40/17 hankook rs3's the car would loose traction about 50% of the time in first gear when boost came on. Not that problem is virtually gone.
I'm also going to an autocross next month so well see how this setup does there.
10-08-2013, 10:42 PM
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Originally Posted by Manga_Spawn' timestamp='1381258403' post='22817405
[quote name='riceball777' timestamp='1380746232' post='22807826']
[quote name='s2000Junky' timestamp='1380735399' post='22807414']
Cool fun to see someone other then myself implement a creative solution to a problem. I'm not sure if I would have executed it in the exact fashion with stock wheels, but looks like you achieved what you wanted with a good centered fitment for the tire of choice
As someone who runs the discontinued 295/35/17 XS, when/if they start producing that size again in the next XS gen/replacement in 2014, you may find fitting it on that narrow of a rim with your current offset an issue. Its a wide 12" tire and will be slightly pinched on that rim, so inner and outer clearance is going to be something you will have to look at closely as your wheel travels through its suspension travel. A wider rim actually helps with spreading the sidewall out to help fitment as the wheel cambers in on upstroke. With some added fender work and playing with different spacers, you might be able to make it happen.
*** Also the large factory shocks are going to limit the wheel spacing you can run as well depending on your ride height. Lowering would actually help in that regard. Or better yet get some aftermarket coilovers.
[quote name='s2000Junky' timestamp='1380735399' post='22807414']
Cool
fun to see someone other then myself implement a creative solution to a problem. I'm not sure if I would have executed it in the exact fashion with stock wheels, but looks like you achieved what you wanted with a good centered fitment for the tire of choice As someone who runs the discontinued 295/35/17 XS, when/if they start producing that size again in the next XS gen/replacement in 2014, you may find fitting it on that narrow of a rim with your current offset an issue. Its a wide 12" tire and will be slightly pinched on that rim, so inner and outer clearance is going to be something you will have to look at closely as your wheel travels through its suspension travel. A wider rim actually helps with spreading the sidewall out to help fitment as the wheel cambers in on upstroke. With some added fender work and playing with different spacers, you might be able to make it happen.
*** Also the large factory shocks are going to limit the wheel spacing you can run as well depending on your ride height. Lowering would actually help in that regard. Or better yet get some aftermarket coilovers.
Summit racing shows as havering the kumho 295-35-17 in stock. I hope more people will come out with street tires in that size.
Can you post some good pics of your car with the 295-35-17. What kind of work did you have to do to make them fit? I feel if I roll my fenders I should be able to fit them. Do you think my rims are wide enough to run the 295-35-17? My 275/40/17 most definitely are stretched on my 10.5 rim.
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Yes I drive 100-150 miles per day. I have my turbo s2000 and my highly modded evo 8 to split my miles. I been doing this for 7 years now as I'm an insurance agent that drive to meet with lots of clients. So I spend a hell of a lot of money and time maintaining my cars. That plus my $30 per day fuel expense it can get quite expensive. But it's all worth it to me as I love driving my cars. I would hate my life if I had to drive some pos beater or even worse some shitty hybrid/ Prius. If you spend the time and money to maintain your car even a high power turbo s2000/evo can be reliable. When ever my car breaks down or has some kind of issue (which happens lot) I just end up working on the car of my time off and just drive my other car to work.
Because i spend so much time in my car i want it to be as comfertable as possible. I use to have coilovers on my s200 and evo but i got tires of driving so much with a lower car. Stock suspension is so much easier on my 100+ mile a day commute. I also actually run faster times when i autocross my cars with the stock suspension compared to my old tein flex setup.
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Sounds all to familiar. Mine is 85 miles a day $20 gas.
My S is highly modded however, but when the weather is decent, its my primary choice to DD, too damn fun to stay out of.
11-28-2013, 10:56 AM
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I have done an auto cross and have went drag racing with this setup now and I can say that this mod makes a huge huge difference in terms of traction and grip in both straight line drag racing and in auto cross.
03-17-2014, 08:52 AM
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How many autocross, drag and other kind of race have you done since you widened your wheels ? Any signs of weakness on the wheels ? Thinking about doing it too but want to see/know how it holds vs stress