17's vs 18's Only one set can stay. Winner decided see post 46
04-06-2011, 04:59 PM
#31
Nordschleife Master
^^^^^
To wide up front and careful spacer use required in the rear for 295... Hit a bad pot hole with those 245's on there Jon and you will not only break a wheel but you will also damage your fender badly.
To wide up front and careful spacer use required in the rear for 295... Hit a bad pot hole with those 245's on there Jon and you will not only break a wheel but you will also damage your fender badly.
04-06-2011, 05:04 PM
#32
Three Wheelin'
My car must sit a little high up front, I don't see the wheels moving into the fender unless I hit something at speed. But then, they are called accidents...
04-06-2011, 05:14 PM
#34
Nordschleife Master
You will be GOLDEN with those installed! I think I have 285/30's on my car though, but 35's should be fine...maybe a bit taller than stock so you might get some speedo error on the low side.
04-06-2011, 05:14 PM
#35
Three Wheelin'
That will likely be just about perfect.
I'm a fan of the wider rubber so once my rears are done, I'll likely roll or pull the fenders slightly and see if I can't fit a 305/315 back there.
I'm a fan of the wider rubber so once my rears are done, I'll likely roll or pull the fenders slightly and see if I can't fit a 305/315 back there.
04-06-2011, 05:42 PM
#37
Three Wheelin'
Very true.
04-06-2011, 07:59 PM
#39
Rennlist Member
04-06-2011, 08:35 PM
#41
Rennlist Member
Thanks! Yes, I'm running OEM 17x9 ET70 Cup II's up front with 255/40/ZR17's. Rears are 18x10 ET47 Cup II replicas with 265/35/ZR18's. Has more front grip than I'm willing to explore on the street. Seems flatter, less sidewall roll, can definitely tell you have more width up front. Ride is borderline harsh IMHO, but that's undoubtedly due in part to my Bilstein/Eibach combo. Have given some thought to putting the Bilsteins back on my stock springs.
04-06-2011, 10:27 PM
#44
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Plan is to roll with the 18's for a little bit to judge for myself. These fell into my lap and others seem to like them. Are they my all time favorite wheel and will be the last wheels I buy, No.