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For some reason I feel like wheels are harder to match on FD's than most cars. not sure why... maybe the bar is just set higher since they're such beautiful cars to begin with.
What are you running and how do you like them? Remember to post the model and what size/offset you're using.
I'll start off with a classic choice (not mine), CCW "Classics":
I would love to see an FD with a set of CCW D110's using the same color scheme as above:
I basically measured the car and ordered the right offset wheels.
You just need +45 offset to fit the 18x11 wheels.
To fit the wide tires you need the +45 offset as well to center the tire between fender and suspension, but also have to roll the front fenders and max the front camber adjusters to about -2.5 degrees.
In the rear you can roll the fender lip under or run some camber, I chose to roll the lip under.
Did some research on the wheels that came on my car when I bought it.
Enkei Shogun RACESPEC S-09's
I think they look pretty slick and suit the car, but I'm not much of a wheel nut myself.
I basically measured the car and ordered the right offset wheels.
You just need +45 offset to fit the 18x11 wheels.
To fit the wide tires you need the +45 offset as well to center the tire between fender and suspension, but also have to roll the front fenders and max the front camber adjusters to about -2.5 degrees.
In the rear you can roll the fender lip under or run some camber, I chose to roll the lip under.
What do you do for tires? A quick search on tire rack shows no results for a 305-30-18 tires but they have plenty for 315 and 295.
18x10 with 7.5" back space (works out to +50 offset) is the classic CCW FD fitment. An 18x10 wheel will measure ~11" wide as wheel width is measured from bead seat to bead seat.
If an 18x11 wheel (12" wide) has a 7.5" backspace it would be +38 offset and so would fit 14mm narrower tire than +45 offset (7mm too close to fender, requires 14mm narrower tire because tire centers itself on the wheel).
If 18x11 was +50 offset it would hit suspension on FD because it would have 8" backspace.
My 18x11 +45 is 7.77" backspace. Its really close ti trailing arms, shock bodies and swaybar.
For tires I have run these wheels on-
3 sets 295/30-18 Hankook Ventus TD Z221
1 set 285/30-18 BFG R1S
1 set 285/30-18 Ventus TD
current Hoosier made Continental Rolex GT rain tires (non DOT) 305/650R18 (305/30-18).
Next tire I plan to try is either 295/30-18 Nankang AR1, 315/30-18 AR1 (a bit tall) or Nitto NT01 315/30-18.
I have a bit of room for more width, but up front it is the tire diameter that becomes an issue and will rub the plastic wheel well liner (area that shows in the engine bay) and the back of the wheel arch/mud flap which I dont like.
18x10 with 7.5" back space (works out to +50 offset) is the classic CCW FD fitment. An 18x10 wheel will measure ~11" wide as wheel width is measured from bead seat to bead seat.
If an 18x11 wheel (12" wide) has a 7.5" backspace it would be +38 offset and so would fit 14mm narrower tire than +45 offset (7mm too close to fender, requires 14mm narrower tire because tire centers itself on the wheel).
If 18x11 was +50 offset it would hit suspension on FD because it would have 8" backspace.
My 18x11 +45 is 7.77" backspace. Its really close ti trailing arms, shock bodies and swaybar.
I used to run the 18x10 with 7.5 back space classic CCW FD fitment with 285 mm wide tires, then I switched out the outer barrel to widen the wheel to 18x11 to fit 315 mm wide Hoosier tires. I am still rocking the same inner barrel with 7.5 back spacing. I had to modified the stock front fenders and rolled the rear fenders to make it work. Also, I replaced the OEM toe control arms and trailing arms with aftermarket ones and the trailing arms is offset inboard to eliminate tire rubbing.
Street beaters:
SVE Drift matte bronze
18X10 +43
Nankang NS2R 255/35/18 front, 265/35/18 rear
Autocross:
AMR Dark Stainless 18X10 +45
255/35/18 Hoosier A7's all around
No pics of these on the car yet
-2.5 camber all around to make the Hoosiers happy. Front fenders rolled and wheel liners shimmed up with home brewed mounting tabs.
I like both wheel sets. They fit great, are inexpensive, I like the style, and they are track proven on heavier, higher HP cars. The only downside to me is they are a bit heavy and they don't have the cool factor of high end wheels.
05-02-20, 06:57 PM
