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Just wondering if a set of 16x7 rpf1s with 225/50/16 tires would have clearance issues on the stock FC fenders, plan on running a square setup all around. Want to avoid rolling fenders but am pretty set on 16 inch rpf1s. Thanks to anyone who can chime in here!
If you're talking about an FC, that will 100% clear. Unless you're lowered substantially, which then of course offset has to be taken into account. That won't require any fender rolling, unless once again, you're lowered
If you're talking about an FC, that will 100% clear. Unless you're lowered substantially, which then of course offset has to be taken into account. That won't require any fender rolling, unless once again, you're lowered
Awesome, I'm not lowered and if I do lower it in the future it would only be an inch or two. I'd already heard that 225's can fit I just wanted to make sure the +43 offset of those wheels was good. Thanks!
Some really great looking setups in this thread. Amazing how much information is in here!!! I am getting ready to install my Infini wheels and dont want to deviate too much from stock for OEM look.
The stock Infini rim is 16x7 40offset. Stock tire size for this rim is 205-55 16 which gives a 24.7" tire. I am thinking of running Dunlop 215-50-16's square setup which will give a 24.5" tire. Thoughts on what to run on a stock T2/infini rim?
To the top! It looks like this thread has died, but I need INFORMATION
Since I'm sticking with 16's, I'm really hindered by tire sizes. Especially, since I'm in need of serious rear grip. Ideally, I'd like to run 225/45/16 front and 245/45/16 rear, but the only tire available in both sizes is the R888 (do not want 100 treadwear). The other options I have are 225/45 all around (maybe not enough grip for 250-300 hp?) or 245/45 all around.
SO, I'm tagging some of the tire experts I've seen on this forum for answers to the following:
*Would 225/45's be sufficient for a 250-300whp peripheral port (peak hp at 9800 rpm)?
*Could I fit 245/45/16 in the front with a 16x8 +11 on stock fenders (rolled, with coilovers)?
*Would 245/45's in the front be detrimental to handling?
A bigger front tire is never detrimental to handling. I’d try for 235 or 245s all around if possible.
Do you have coilovers up front?
245s up front with that offset is gonna be close. You’ll need -2 degrees of negative camber up front and a fender roll. You’ll need coilovers to get the negative camber needed.
A bigger front tire is never detrimental to handling. I’d try for 235 or 245s all around if possible.
Do you have coilovers up front?
245s up front with that offset is gonna be close. You’ll need -2 degrees of negative camber up front and a fender roll. You’ll need coilovers to get the negative camber needed.
Thanks for the prompt response!
Current set up: 16x7 +6 (5mm spacer on front, so technically +1) with 205/50 on all four corners with coilovers.
Unfortunately, 235's aren't an option for 16's in a 40 or 45 series sidewall.
If a square 245/45 set up won't induce understeer in the front, I'll likely run that as I'll have a few more options for tires in the 200 treadwear category.
Edit: aside from the toyo T1R, it looks like all 245/45/16's are race tires (aside from 250.00 per tire Pirelli's and R888).
225/45/16 yields many more options, but I'm still concerned with grip at that size. If I went this size, I'd likely be getting Dunlop Direzza ziii's or Toyo R1R's.
Current set up: 16x7 +6 (5mm spacer on front, so technically +1) with 205/50 on all four corners with coilovers.
Unfortunately, 235's aren't an option for 16's in a 40 or 45 series sidewall.
If a square 245/45 set up won't induce understeer in the front, I'll likely run that as I'll have a few more options for tires in the 200 treadwear category.
Edit: aside from the toyo T1R, it looks like all 245/45/16's are race tires (aside from 250.00 per tire Pirelli's and R888).
225/45/16 yields many more options, but I'm still concerned with grip at that size. If I went this size, I'd likely be getting Dunlop Direzza ziii's or Toyo R1R's.
Maybe I should just sack up and get R888's? :/
I'd get 17" wheels honestly. You can run a 17X9 +24 all around. The effective offset is identical to what you are proposing, you can run 235/40 or 245/40 all around.
The bigger tire you put on the front the better the car will handle.
Unfortunately, wheel size is non negotiable for me. I know I'm making it hard on myself, but I'll be staying 16's as I'm nearly done rebuilding a set of my "dream" wheels.
225's are a no go, eh? If that's the case, I'm stuck with R888R's.
When I had my first set of Volk TE37 they were 16" and I ran square 245/45-16 Toyo RA1 (100utqg DOTRs that are basically tamer/more streetable/longer lasting than todays top 200utqg street tires).
That was on +30 offset and ~2 deg negative camber with front fender lips just rolled under (no pull).
This had pretty good grip on my 2,500lb TII with 380rwhp/300ftlbs torque- should hook up well with NA car having half the torque.
Toyo T1R are trash, dont use them on a performace car with full on race engine.
Later I used 225/50-16 hankook RS3 and they were nearly as good as RA1.
on that set up I got up to -5 deg front camber as well which helped the understeer from the tall tire sidewall deforming and the old front strut plus body roll dance.
But I Preferred my 17" TE37s with 255/40-17 square. Also +30 offset but less sidewall so less front camber required.
Offset fits the tire- you want about +30 on stock rolled front fender FC to fit a wide tire.
Unfortunately, wheel size is non negotiable for me. I know I'm making it hard on myself, but I'll be staying 16's as I'm nearly done rebuilding a set of my "dream" wheels.
225's are a no go, eh? If that's the case, I'm stuck with R888R's.
225s will work just fine, you will just have less overall grip.
T1Rs do suck, but they are round and black, so there is that .
The 245s will be very square sidewalled on an 8 inch wheel and you are about maxed out on offset for putting “real” tires up front. You will be cutting it really close with that square sidewalk profile.
I ran up to 17x 9.5 up front with 255/40/17 with the stock front fenders.
255 all around would be the best performing setup you could put on the car.
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I think for this first set of tires, I'll run some sticky 225/45's all around (Either ZIII's or R1R's). Maybe the next set, I'll try to stuff 245's under all 4 corners.
I've also heard that T1R's are garbage and really didn't want to run them. So at this point, I just need to determine if I want the ZIII's or R1R's
I'm currently searching for wheels on my TII, been pretty **** about it, so I've been taking a lot of dimensions. Thought I would share, hopefully it helps others.
I don't want to go quite so crazy or do I? I was actually thinking front 16 or 17 x 8- 0mm and rear 17 x 9 -10mm or -20mm
I don't currently have an angle kit, but that's a future plan and I want to roll or cut fenders and get rivet on fender flares.
These are longer term plans, for now I have some 15 x 8 rims with I think +20mm offsets I'm probably putting on for this summer. I do plan on doing some Drifting and I'm not sure I will need a ton of tire actually so maybe I don't need huge tires and rims hmm
I bought 15x8" with 5.5" backspacing Weld Prostar wheels for the rear. Was going to run around on those and the stock fronts for a bit but seeing the big tires in the rear with the stock fronts kills the vibe for me. I know that 15x3.5" with 1.375" backspacing clears the front calipers with a 8-10 mm spacer, but I would like to run something more streetable, like a 15x6". Weld makes three different offsets in a 15x6" Prostar wheel: 2.5, 3.5, and 4.5. Using online calculators, the 4.5" backspacing gets the wheel pretty close to the stock location in the wheel well, but the offset at that point is 25 versus the stock 40. I'm worried about clearing the calipers. Based on measurements, it should still wind up inside the wheel well, pretty close to flush. It should tuck and clear when the suspension compresses. Worst case is it'd need a roll.
Anyway, can anyone provide insight to whether or not that wheel will work? Do I need one of the other offsets? Or am I stuck with front runners on the street?
Hey guys, just finished putting on my new NT03RR wheels with Yokohama A052.
Front: 17x8 +35 225 45, flat face wheel
Rear: 17x9 +35 245 40, concave face wheel
stock fenders with Tokico Blues and stockish ride height. Haven't driven it too much but so far no rubbing and pretty smooth ride. The front tire is pretty close to the spring perch, still about 1/8" clearance.
Opinions on JNC, size17x8.5, 215/45/17, front +30; 17x9.5 ,245/40/17 rear +32.
Jnc 005 17x8.5 with 215/45/17 front +30, 17x9.5 with 245/40/17 rear +32. Someone told me these will fit, what is your opinion on JNC and these rim/tire size in general?
Jnc 005 17x8.5 with 215/45/17 front +30, 17x9.5 with 245/40/17 rear +32. Someone told me these will fit, what is your opinion on JNC and these rim/tire size in general?
Those will be a very good fit. You may need a fender roll depending on camber and if you decide to go up on tire sizes.
Years later and this is the most helpful thread I found. I been looking at a set of wheels (17x8 +35) all around for my FC Vert but I wasn't sure on the clearance. I'm sure this will fit the rear with no issues I was concerned with the front. Thanks for this.
Years later and this is the most helpful thread I found. I been looking at a set of wheels (17x8 +35) all around for my FC Vert but I wasn't sure on the clearance. I'm sure this will fit the rear with no issues I was concerned with the front. Thanks for this.
235/40R17 is the largest tire you can fit on the front with stock springs(depending how square the tire is) at that +35 offset with 225's most common/safest size used..some aftermarket lowering springs like the tanabe and tein have a larger wound diameter at the tire height so it would be less without a spacer in the front.
02-09-19, 12:20 PM
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