spatz2k

Whats up everybody? First post. I hear this is the place to get the info Im lookn for. Ive had my S for about a year now and just recently started makn some mods. One of my mods was upgrading the rims. After about 6 months of looking I finally found a set I liked. I went with the NZO mantas. 18x7.5 in the front and 18x8.5 in the rear wrapped in 225/40-ZR18s.

(http://www.nzowheels.com/nzoimages/manta.jpg)

My issue was the offset being 45. the fronts were perfect but the rears stick out just enough to rub if I hit a dipp in the road. My question is about the suspension. What type of upgrades can I do to help the situation. Also I was curious If anybody has noticed a decrease in acceleration by moving up to 18s.

Thanks

S2K 4 ME

You should be running 35-ZR18's in the rear

[AP2-2NV]

should be 225/40 or a 215/40 ip front. 245/35 in back.

also, some negative camber would help. try to run at least 2 degrees negative camber in the rear.

also, you can roll your rear fenders using http://www.tirerack.com/accessories/tools/fenderlip.jsp something like that.

Jim@tirerack

AP2-2NV is correct. The 225/40R18 front and 245/35R18 rear would be the best set up for the wheels and the car. The camber and or fender lip roll should solve any rubbing issues.
If I can help with the tires let me know.