Suspension wheel and tire size
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wheel and tire size
Hey folks... its about time to look into new wheels for my car.
currently running: 205/45/17 ET:UNKNOWN?
I am looking at Team Dynamic pro race 1.2 on outmotorings website and there are a lot of options.
Ill keep my questions short and to the point.
1. Will 215 or width tires fit 17x7, 17x8, and 18x8
2. Are 215 too wide? i do plan and dropping/like to have option to drop car
3. Are 215/45/17 or 214/40/18 even popular/recommended sizes?
4. What offsets should i consider if i want to purchase 17x8 or 18x8... I know 45mm is a good start but if the tires are wider... possibly 40mm? spacers? keep in mind, i do plan on dropping in the future
The reason i want 18s is that the TD look way too much like stock gti wheels. I figure with a larger wheel with a shorter sidewall will keep things fresh... yes i understand the lack of possible performance gains from increasing size, but perhaps the increase in width will make up for some of the losses...
criticism is always welcome...
edit: just did some research and saw someone had sold his 18x8 (et45?) wheels with 225/35/18s dropped on h&rs... sounds a bit extreme but looks amazing... anything less extreme?
currently running: 205/45/17 ET:UNKNOWN?
I am looking at Team Dynamic pro race 1.2 on outmotorings website and there are a lot of options.
Ill keep my questions short and to the point.
1. Will 215 or width tires fit 17x7, 17x8, and 18x8
2. Are 215 too wide? i do plan and dropping/like to have option to drop car
3. Are 215/45/17 or 214/40/18 even popular/recommended sizes?
4. What offsets should i consider if i want to purchase 17x8 or 18x8... I know 45mm is a good start but if the tires are wider... possibly 40mm? spacers? keep in mind, i do plan on dropping in the future
The reason i want 18s is that the TD look way too much like stock gti wheels. I figure with a larger wheel with a shorter sidewall will keep things fresh... yes i understand the lack of possible performance gains from increasing size, but perhaps the increase in width will make up for some of the losses...
criticism is always welcome...
edit: just did some research and saw someone had sold his 18x8 (et45?) wheels with 225/35/18s dropped on h&rs... sounds a bit extreme but looks amazing... anything less extreme?
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Hi,
I wont be TONS of help as I havent tested the limits of my wheel wells, but I have H&R coils with 215/40/18 and they fit like a glove. No fitment issues at all, no rubbing, and it fills the wheel wells perfect.
The reason I didnt go with 215/35/18 is because I wanted SOME ride comfort...I love the way my car feels now..better than stock
I wont be TONS of help as I havent tested the limits of my wheel wells, but I have H&R coils with 215/40/18 and they fit like a glove. No fitment issues at all, no rubbing, and it fills the wheel wells perfect.
The reason I didnt go with 215/35/18 is because I wanted SOME ride comfort...I love the way my car feels now..better than stock
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