I'm looking into getting a set of advan rg rims. possibly 17 x 8.5 in the front and 17 x 9.5 in the rear? anybody know how this will change the driving characteristics of my FD?? I also thought about going 17 x 9 all the way around which wouldnt change the feel much from stock. I also was wandering what offset i should get if I do the 8.5 in the front and 9.5 in the rear? I know if I wanted to have the 9 all the way around i would need to do a +45 offset. well if any one can help me or give me any advice on what they (you) have and like that would be killer.

thanks
~josh

 

Assuming FD3S fitments:

8.5 wide fronts, 38 to 50 mm offset

9.5 wide rears, 38 to 50 mm offset

9 wide all around with 255/40-17 is ideal

 

any idea how having smaller width tires on the front will change how my fd drives? or handles??

 

If you're only on the street you couldn't possibly hope to ever notice a difference.

 

i'm looking to use it for scca, i'm really trying hard to build my car to the specs for regional compitition.

 

Solo2 or IT?

 

It depends on whether you have adjustable sway bar or other stuff and how hard you "abuse" the car on the street. Sometimes I experienced some understeer with 17x8.5F/9.5R on the street. Of course I can always fix it with fiddling with the sway bar.
Go with 18x10.5 all four and put on 305/30/18, that's what I'll do if I were to start over.

 

18x10.5 seem alittle large for a street car, i know on the track it would perform amazingly. also my wet weather breaking would blow. i'm looking at both solo 2 and it. im not sure which to go with.