X-Ped

I finally decided on which wheels Im getting. I first wanted the SSR Gt-3 but I have decided on the SSR Decoltes, since I live only 45 min away from rod millen motorsports.

I have a 93 touring fd.

I want to do 9.5x17 offset+47 w/ 255/40/17 in front
and
10.5x17 w/ 275/40/17 offset+43 in the back, But I want to know will it fit with racing beat springs w/o rolling the fender?

Or should I do 9.5x17 all around.
Heres the site for the offset choice.
http://www.speedstar.co.jp/collection/gp_deco/spec.html

If anybody could help me with the question above and the offset I would appreciate it.

Thanks


BTW I have searched.

rynberg

I don't think a 10.5x17 +43 offset is going to work. You will very likely have to roll your fenders and in a 17-inch size, you will also need aftermarket trailing arms.

The 9.5x17 +47 offset looks good for all four with 255/40 tires.

X-Ped

would 10x17 work in the back?

Which would be better for performance? I dont realy care if I can rotate the wheels.

The 9.5x17 all around or 10x17 in back and 9x17 in front?

Thanks

rynberg

9.5x17 all around would maintain the balanced handling of the stock set-up. Going with wider rears will induce more understeer. This may be desirable, that's up to you to decide.

I wouldn't underestimate the benefits of being able to rotate all 4 tires either.

10x17 may still require aftermarket trailing arms, depending on the actual width of the wheel (it will be close). 10x17 +43 offset will probably not rub.

X-Ped

Thanks rynberg I realy appreciate it. Im going to go with all 9.5x17.

X-Ped

BTW rynberg, will my rims be flesh with the fender with a offset of +47? Also Im going to go with the Yokohama AVS ES100 but will the lip be sticking out since the tire has a more square sidewall?

Thanks.

rynberg

It won't be flush but it will be pretty damn close. And yes, the lip of the rim will stick out further than the sidewall with 255/40s on 9.5 inch wide.

I would suggest getting better tires if you can afford it. The ES100s are a "budget" performance tire. Step up to the Toyo T1-S, Bridgestone S-03, Yoko AVS Sport class and you will enjoy your car more.

X-Ped

How bout the dunlop sp sport 8000, will it eliminate most of the lip from sticking out? Thanks for taking the time to help me out. Sware this is my last q.

rynberg

The lip is probably going to stick out a little bit regardless of what tire you run in that size, although the 8000s do have a more rounded sidewall than the Yokos. I wouldn't worry about it, the car will still look good, man.

Dunlop SP8000s have become a "budget" performance tire as well, due to their age (they've been out for several years--shows how good the original design was). I like them (they're on my car now), they grip well, break away smoothly, and they're cheap at the tirerack. I will be going with Toyo T1-S next time though.

SleepR1

Excellent advice from rynberg

rynberg

Thank you, Sensai.

Slidin FD

LOL, what's Flush and Rotating the wheels mean?

rynberg

"flush" was referring to the outside of the wheel being "flush" with the fender edge -- lined up with each other.

"rotating the wheels" literally means rotating the wheels -- front to back (usually not side-to-side with high performance tires, as they are usually directional). It provides more even wear and you will get more miles out of your tires.

SleepR1

Another plus with running same size wheels/tires all the way around, is if you get a puncture in one of the four tires during a track weekend, and you run a full size spare wheel/tire--that spare can go at any wheel position. It's a real pisser if you have punctured rear tire, and you have to put a narrower front tire in back (asymmetric fr/rr wheel/tire setup).

Just a little bit of advice from my bad experiences...

Your humble "sifu"/"sensai"