F55/F56 Using Bigger Wheels on the F56
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From: Tsunami Zone
The wheel gap is black and tires are black. The only way to get to bigger looking wheels is to fit larger wheels. If you're running black wheels it won't make that much of a difference.
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From: Left coast of Fla.
The gap, the tires and often the wheels are black, so I doubt if many people see a problem. With non-black (white, silver) wheels, the differences are much more noticeable to me -- bigger is better, up to a point.
My R56 with 17" rims and 205/45's
New F56 with 17" rims and 205 45's
Problem is clearly visible and I thinking that lowering the car will not change the front and back gap.
Sorry I know the first photo is a bit dark!
New F56 with 17" rims and 205 45's
Problem is clearly visible and I thinking that lowering the car will not change the front and back gap.
Sorry I know the first photo is a bit dark!
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From: Lebanon TN
Oh yeah, I see exactly what you mean.
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From: Jersey City, NJ
I tried running 17's in NJ and it doesn't work...because of the geographical location, I also can't put the JCW body kit...however if I lived in SC...I would run the 17's and a body kit.
I went with 16's with bigger offset non-runflat tires and that works well...
I went with 16's with bigger offset non-runflat tires and that works well...
Mini #1. Are you saying because of snow? or pot holes. I'm in Toronto and we have both. Ran 17" 215 45's winter and summers and all-seasons. All were fine but you have to watch the unplowed lanes!
I make no bones about the fact that I think the wheels look too small. They have increased the size of the car and not the wheels. Even if you lower this car the gap will still be there front and back of the wheel. Most people naturally photograph their New F56's from front and back because those are the best angles but at some angles it does not look so good. The big gap shows off the large overhang too.
So what if you put on 18' rims with 215/45 R18 tires.
Might look good but would give the wheels a bigger diameter. It would likely throw off the speedo and mileage calculations...but there may be a way to adjust those.... They would be quieter and smoother at speed...
Might look mean. Any thoughts??
So what if you put on 18' rims with 215/45 R18 tires.
Might look good but would give the wheels a bigger diameter. It would likely throw off the speedo and mileage calculations...but there may be a way to adjust those.... They would be quieter and smoother at speed...
Might look mean. Any thoughts??
They look just fine to me on my MCS but as always that is just my opinion.
Terry
So ended up getting 18" Rims and 215 40 18" tires...I posted some pics here.
https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...wheel-gap.html
Thanks for your feedback and ideas.
Greg
https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...wheel-gap.html
Thanks for your feedback and ideas.
Greg
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