Perfect specs for 18 on the S2000
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Perfect specs for 18 on the S2000
If I was wanting to run S-02s in 225/40/18 front and 265/35/18 rear; what would be the correct rim widths and offsets for a car that has beem lowered 1"? The tires have to stick out further than the wheels do. Nice to have a little protection for the wheel lips.
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I would say, if you don't want to rub through the whole suspension travel (turning or going straight), you would need at least:
18x8.0 +56 or higher
18x9.0 +64 or higher
This if from my own experience with my setup lowered. But it all depends on the cars construction (cuz not all cars are created equal), tires used, wheel manufacture, weight on the car, wheel alignment, etc.
Good luck!
18x8.0 +56 or higher
18x9.0 +64 or higher
This if from my own experience with my setup lowered. But it all depends on the cars construction (cuz not all cars are created equal), tires used, wheel manufacture, weight on the car, wheel alignment, etc.
Good luck!
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If you want the over hang tire effect you'll be happier w/ 18x7.5's up front (although 18x8's are the "correct" rim widths for the 225/40's).
My best guess at an optimum set up for 225/265 using 7.5's up front is:
18x7.5 ET55
18x9 ET65
you could go down on offsets and still not rub (even lowered) with:
18x7.5 ET52
18x9 ET60
However, the ultimate set-up ("perfect specs") IMHO:
18x8 ET55 w/ 225/40-18
18x10 ET77 w/ 285/30-18
(no, that's not what I'm running, wish it was
)
My best guess at an optimum set up for 225/265 using 7.5's up front is:
18x7.5 ET55
18x9 ET65
you could go down on offsets and still not rub (even lowered) with:
18x7.5 ET52
18x9 ET60
However, the ultimate set-up ("perfect specs") IMHO:
18x8 ET55 w/ 225/40-18
18x10 ET77 w/ 285/30-18
(no, that's not what I'm running, wish it was
)
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Originally posted by RT
However, the ultimate set-up ("perfect specs") IMHO:
18x8 ET55 w/ 225/40-18
18x10 ET77 w/ 285/30-18
(no, that's not what I'm running, wish it was )
However, the ultimate set-up ("perfect specs") IMHO:
18x8 ET55 w/ 225/40-18
18x10 ET77 w/ 285/30-18
(no, that's not what I'm running, wish it was
)
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Originally posted by BAD S2K
That's not too much difference in tire size? Also I was running 285 in the rear on HRE wheels and the car had no room for lowering. The inside wheel to fender clearence was to tight.
That's not too much difference in tire size? Also I was running 285 in the rear on HRE wheels and the car had no room for lowering. The inside wheel to fender clearence was to tight.
I don't think that's too much tire in the rear based on the stock rear bias (percentage wise). My rear end will still step out on call (see S2000Porn Vol 1 for plenty-o-examples
)
