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Help upgrading wheels for AP1 (Maintain performance)

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Old Oct 19, 2012 | 04:39 PM
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I drive mine everyday, ill see how it goes this winter. Im dropped 1 inch on eibachs. For those of you who want to know what wheels you can run check out the wheel fitment guide
https://www.s2ki.com/s2000/topic/342...fitment-guide/
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Old Dec 30, 2012 | 12:27 AM
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Oh I've had the same question for like 4 months since I bought my 2000 AP1 in August....

The previous owner had 1-inch lowering springs from Eibach installed... and it seems that cambers, casters, and toes were all modified accordingly at a tire shop (Butler's Tires in Atlanta, if you ask).


L/R

Front
Camber: -1.4'/ -1.4'
Caster: 5.9'/ 5.9'
Toe: 0 in./ 0 in.

Total Toe: 0 in.
Steer Ahead: -0.01'

Rear
Camber: -2.0'/ -2.0'
Toe: -3/32 in./ -3/32 in.

Total Toe: -7/32 in.
Thrust Angle: 0.00'


I will be purchasing Enkei RPF-1's in 17"*8" and 17"*9" with +45 offsets (since +45 is the most staggered they can go).
I am hoping to mount Hankook Ventus Evo v12's in 225/45/17 F / 255/40/17 R (215/245 if definitely necessary)


Now, without modifying the fenders at all (such as rolling or pulling),

Will I be able to install these setup's as is and not rub the tires? I know it may sound very silly since I think the alignment needs to be adjusted whenever there's a change in height, tire size, or wheel size.

If not, I am definitely willing to adjust the alignment (Camber, Toe, and Caster) to a point the performance isn't lost as long as I can run these setups.



Has anyone done this before? Please help out a poor newb.. (Been browsing S2ki before god knows how long..like 5 years.. and still not getting it right )



+ I will be getting Tein Flex Coilovers and dropping the height just the same amount (1") in the near future... like 4 months after I get the new wheels.


Thanks you pros!!!!
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Old Dec 31, 2012 | 07:05 PM
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figured id post this to help you since its pretty close to what you are looking at. rpf1 17x9 +45 all around, dropped on koni/gc, and rolled and flared fenders with v12 evos

Help upgrading wheels for AP1 (Maintain performance)-pvno2l.jpg
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Old Jan 2, 2013 | 06:44 AM
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Originally Posted by hwoo6
Oh I've had the same question for like 4 months since I bought my 2000 AP1 in August....

The previous owner had 1-inch lowering springs from Eibach installed... and it seems that cambers, casters, and toes were all modified accordingly at a tire shop (Butler's Tires in Atlanta, if you ask).


L/R

Front
Camber: -1.4'/ -1.4'
Caster: 5.9'/ 5.9'
Toe: 0 in./ 0 in.

Total Toe: 0 in.
Steer Ahead: -0.01'

Rear
Camber: -2.0'/ -2.0'
Toe: -3/32 in./ -3/32 in.

Total Toe: -7/32 in.
Thrust Angle: 0.00'


I will be purchasing Enkei RPF-1's in 17"*8" and 17"*9" with +45 offsets (since +45 is the most staggered they can go).
I am hoping to mount Hankook Ventus Evo v12's in 225/45/17 F / 255/40/17 R (215/245 if definitely necessary)


Now, without modifying the fenders at all (such as rolling or pulling),

Will I be able to install these setup's as is and not rub the tires? I know it may sound very silly since I think the alignment needs to be adjusted whenever there's a change in height, tire size, or wheel size.

If not, I am definitely willing to adjust the alignment (Camber, Toe, and Caster) to a point the performance isn't lost as long as I can run these setups.



Has anyone done this before? Please help out a poor newb.. (Been browsing S2ki before god knows how long..like 5 years.. and still not getting it right )



+ I will be getting Tein Flex Coilovers and dropping the height just the same amount (1") in the near future... like 4 months after I get the new wheels.


Thanks you pros!!!!
You will most likely have to have at least a light roll to get that set up to fit without any clearance issues.
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Old Jan 2, 2013 | 08:24 AM
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weather permitting, no such thing as "too much tire"
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Old Jan 2, 2013 | 11:18 AM
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I would.go with a set of SSR Comps, 17x7.5 and 17x9. Plus they fit with no fender roll and are lighter then both those wheels and possibly cheaper.
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