THE FD wheel fitment page
04-04-05, 09:56 AM
#26
Originally Posted by mark57
275/40/17 on Fikse FM10 17x10 on yellow Koni and sleeve-over Ground-control spring. No fender mod needed. Up front, it was another story......
04-05-05, 02:10 AM
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I think most of the times I have read posts people said 19" wheels would rub.
Maybe you could add a 19" section at the bottom to state "No 19" wheels fit the FD" or what not to save on the 19" question that will probably be asked.
-Joseph
Maybe you could add a 19" section at the bottom to state "No 19" wheels fit the FD" or what not to save on the 19" question that will probably be asked.
-Joseph
04-05-05, 10:31 AM
#28
Temple of Cornd0g
>From (http://www.fikse.com/offsets.html)
F: 17x8.5 - offset = 37.7mm, backspacing = 6.23"
R: 17x10 - offset = 44.0mm, backspacing = 7.32"
The best and most expensive way to ruin FD handling and looks is to install heavy wheels and, in the case of 19" wheels, heavier tires. You'll wind up with a fabulous "Pimp My Ride" ghetto look resulting in a waste of money and a laugh.
F: 17x8.5 - offset = 37.7mm, backspacing = 6.23"
R: 17x10 - offset = 44.0mm, backspacing = 7.32"
The best and most expensive way to ruin FD handling and looks is to install heavy wheels and, in the case of 19" wheels, heavier tires. You'll wind up with a fabulous "Pimp My Ride" ghetto look resulting in a waste of money and a laugh.
Last edited by mark57; 04-05-05 at 10:36 AM.
04-05-05, 10:55 AM
#29
19" wheels, given the same widths and offsets, really shouldn't rub any more than 17's or 18's. The external dimentions will be virtually the same with the appropriate aspect ratio tires...
275/40/17
275/35/18
275/30/19
...are all virtually the same size, other than variations from manufacturer to manufacturer. There is the issue of weight, but that will vary from wheel manufacturer to manufacturer. A 19" CE28N might be lighter than an 18" Forgeline or other wheel. Similarly, sometimes lower-aspect tires of the same with are lighter... because there's essentially less material. Just depends.
There is the issue of ride quality, and relative traction available w/ tiny sidewalls, but once again, that depends on a lot of factors.
275/40/17
275/35/18
275/30/19
...are all virtually the same size, other than variations from manufacturer to manufacturer. There is the issue of weight, but that will vary from wheel manufacturer to manufacturer. A 19" CE28N might be lighter than an 18" Forgeline or other wheel. Similarly, sometimes lower-aspect tires of the same with are lighter... because there's essentially less material. Just depends.
There is the issue of ride quality, and relative traction available w/ tiny sidewalls, but once again, that depends on a lot of factors.
Originally Posted by TAMAatWork
I think most of the times I have read posts people said 19" wheels would rub.
Maybe you could add a 19" section at the bottom to state "No 19" wheels fit the FD" or what not to save on the 19" question that will probably be asked.
-Joseph
Maybe you could add a 19" section at the bottom to state "No 19" wheels fit the FD" or what not to save on the 19" question that will probably be asked.
-Joseph
04-05-05, 02:05 PM
#30
Temple of Cornd0g
I should add that when going to 17" and 18" wheels that Eibach Pro Kit springs w/ 1" drop work really well w/ stock shocks and are inexpensive alternative to adjustable springs and shocks.
