FD3S Wheel Fitment Guide
05-18-02, 05:55 AM
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FD3S Wheel Fitment Guide
Figured this would make things easier for Manny and myself. Hopefully this will be rated and archived.
Many of these are street and track proven by both SleepR1 and myself. All decisions based on these recommended fitments are taken at your own risk. In no way can we assess whether or not your suspension has been damaged or bent in someway. These have worked for us and that's all we are here to share. Please brighten Manny's day by showing your appreciation here.
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FD3S; Rear fitments are arbitrary. All limitations are based on maximum front wheel width. Unless stated fitments are done with O.E. diameter springs.
17,8.5 +40 with 245/40 front; ARD Volk fitment w/Pzeros
17,9 +45 with 245/40 or 255/40 front; MANNY's PRIDE AND JOY. hehe.
18,9 +45 - +50; 245/35 or 255/35 front
18,10 +50 285/30 rear; JOHHNY SPECIAL
18,10 +50 with 2.5" springs, COOPER RECIPE/CCW, 285/30/18 front and rear. I repear 2.5" SPRINGS.
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Many of these are street and track proven by both SleepR1 and myself. All decisions based on these recommended fitments are taken at your own risk. In no way can we assess whether or not your suspension has been damaged or bent in someway. These have worked for us and that's all we are here to share. Please brighten Manny's day by showing your appreciation here.
TIA,
Rishie
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autornd@hotmail.com
Show me your appreciation by ranking this thread. PLEEEEAAAAAAAAAASSSSSSSSSEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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FD3S; Rear fitments are arbitrary. All limitations are based on maximum front wheel width. Unless stated fitments are done with O.E. diameter springs.
17,8.5 +40 with 245/40 front; ARD Volk fitment w/Pzeros
17,9 +45 with 245/40 or 255/40 front; MANNY's PRIDE AND JOY. hehe.
18,9 +45 - +50; 245/35 or 255/35 front
18,10 +50 285/30 rear; JOHHNY SPECIAL
18,10 +50 with 2.5" springs, COOPER RECIPE/CCW, 285/30/18 front and rear. I repear 2.5" SPRINGS.
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05-18-02, 06:11 AM
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Re: FD3S Wheel Fitment Guide
Originally posted by ARD T2
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Good idea!
05-18-02, 06:52 AM
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Rishie...
Works for me
My road setup of SSR IA2 9 x 17, 45-mm offsets with 255/40-17 Yokohama AVS I's have been a stellar fitment, as they also work very well on the road racing circuit, when I'm too lazy to swap to race tires and brake pads
My track-only asymmetric wheel/tire setup works very well when I'm trying to shoot for the lowest possible laptime or wanting to whoop-*** on some Porsche 993/996 Carreras
SSR Comp 8.5 x 17, 42-mm offset with 245/45-17 Hoosier R3S03 Fronts
SSR Comp 9.5 x 17, 42-mm offset with 275/40-17 Hoosier R3S03 Rears
No rubbing at all. Note that Hoosier R3S03s have a shorter overall diameter than a normal road tire, as those sizes are usually 25.7 inches in OD as opposed to Hoosiers' 25.3 inches.
Handling is slightly moderate understeer with 30 psi cold fronts and 35 psi cold rears.
Also Max Cooper's road setup is:
Volk SE37K 8.5 x 17, 40-mm offset, 245/40-17 S-03
Volk SE37K 9.5 x 17, 40-mm offset, 265/40-17 S-03
He has no rubbing either, and likes the handling. Max needs the wide rear contact patches to hook up his massive horsepower to the ground!
Works for me
My road setup of SSR IA2 9 x 17, 45-mm offsets with 255/40-17 Yokohama AVS I's have been a stellar fitment, as they also work very well on the road racing circuit, when I'm too lazy to swap to race tires and brake pads
My track-only asymmetric wheel/tire setup works very well when I'm trying to shoot for the lowest possible laptime or wanting to whoop-*** on some Porsche 993/996 Carreras
SSR Comp 8.5 x 17, 42-mm offset with 245/45-17 Hoosier R3S03 Fronts
SSR Comp 9.5 x 17, 42-mm offset with 275/40-17 Hoosier R3S03 Rears
No rubbing at all. Note that Hoosier R3S03s have a shorter overall diameter than a normal road tire, as those sizes are usually 25.7 inches in OD as opposed to Hoosiers' 25.3 inches.
Handling is slightly moderate understeer with 30 psi cold fronts and 35 psi cold rears.
Also Max Cooper's road setup is:
Volk SE37K 8.5 x 17, 40-mm offset, 245/40-17 S-03
Volk SE37K 9.5 x 17, 40-mm offset, 265/40-17 S-03
He has no rubbing either, and likes the handling. Max needs the wide rear contact patches to hook up his massive horsepower to the ground!
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05-18-02, 11:49 AM
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How about adding my recent observations.
255/40-17 on 17x9 - 45mm. 2.25" springs. Ride Height (ground to top of wheel wheel): 26" Mazdaspeed GT-C front bumper. Tire rubs on the lower wheel skirt/lip of the front bumper (I have rubber marks all over it).
255/40-17 on 17x9 - 45mm. 2.25" springs. Ride Height (ground to top of wheel wheel): 26" Mazdaspeed GT-C front bumper. Tire rubs on the lower wheel skirt/lip of the front bumper (I have rubber marks all over it).
05-18-02, 12:43 PM
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Great idea Hedge. We should collect data on any rubbing problems due to upgraded aero kits.
Johnny, I just ordered your special from Fikse and spoke to Allen about reccommended offset for the front with a 9" width. He replied with +50 working fine on stock suspension. I think I'll ask him again or I'll see you at the BBQ tommorrow and hopefully take a look at your fitment. See ya manana.
Thanks, Rishie
Wow, that was quick for rating. thanks guys. I'm sure we can all benefit from this and the title should be one that's easy to search, "FD3S Wheel fitment". I mean that's gotta be the first thing I'd type in.
Johnny, I just ordered your special from Fikse and spoke to Allen about reccommended offset for the front with a 9" width. He replied with +50 working fine on stock suspension. I think I'll ask him again or I'll see you at the BBQ tommorrow and hopefully take a look at your fitment. See ya manana.
Thanks, Rishie
Wow, that was quick for rating. thanks guys. I'm sure we can all benefit from this and the title should be one that's easy to search, "FD3S Wheel fitment". I mean that's gotta be the first thing I'd type in.
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05-18-02, 04:23 PM
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Hey Richie,
If HedgeHog is rubbing with 255/40-17's on 17x9's (+45) and the top of his wheel well is 26" then I will probably rub worse with same size tires on 17x9's (+43) since my car is lower (25 1/8"). Maybe I should run 235/40's up front and 255/40's on rear?
Waiting for your PM.
Marc
If HedgeHog is rubbing with 255/40-17's on 17x9's (+45) and the top of his wheel well is 26" then I will probably rub worse with same size tires on 17x9's (+43) since my car is lower (25 1/8"). Maybe I should run 235/40's up front and 255/40's on rear?
Waiting for your PM.
Marc
05-19-02, 02:25 PM
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Mike,
IMO, if you're running the Comps on the road, I think the wheels look better WITHOUT the decals. For my road racing SSR Comps, the decals do add a special touch, since product decals are the norm on road racing track cars
FWIW, you can probably order an SSR Comp decal set from Tire Rack?
IMO, if you're running the Comps on the road, I think the wheels look better WITHOUT the decals. For my road racing SSR Comps, the decals do add a special touch, since product decals are the norm on road racing track cars
FWIW, you can probably order an SSR Comp decal set from Tire Rack?
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