18's on an 'S'
1st Gear
Joined: Aug 2002
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From: Vancouver
>>What wheels are they? How much did the springs lower the car? Has the wheel tire package and springs made a noticable improvement? Can you elaborate somewhat?
Hold on... lemme rip it around first....
6th Gear
Joined: Sep 2002
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From: South Bend Indiana
>>Dan...you must be talking about 215/35-18 right?? By my calculations 215/35-17 is way too small to keep the speedo readings correct...
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>>Also, what are your thoughts on 18x7.5? Too wide, or will those work? Also, i was thinking about 225/40-17 or maybe even 235 on a 17 or 18!!! The problem i see is that those would require an 8" wheel, which you say you guys dont do.... What are the [dis]advantages to a wider tire/wheel? More grip, but less what (there's always a tradeoff!)? Thanks for all the great info Dan!
215/35/18
Increased cornering capabilty/ balaced with added weight. I would say its more importand to select the appropriate tire, than be concerned over 10 mm. An s-03 in 205, will for example run circles areound a goodyear eagle in 225.
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>>Also, what are your thoughts on 18x7.5? Too wide, or will those work? Also, i was thinking about 225/40-17 or maybe even 235 on a 17 or 18!!! The problem i see is that those would require an 8" wheel, which you say you guys dont do.... What are the [dis]advantages to a wider tire/wheel? More grip, but less what (there's always a tradeoff!)? Thanks for all the great info Dan!
215/35/18
Increased cornering capabilty/ balaced with added weight. I would say its more importand to select the appropriate tire, than be concerned over 10 mm. An s-03 in 205, will for example run circles areound a goodyear eagle in 225.
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