Reasonably priced Wheel and Tire setups
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Reasonably priced Wheel and Tire setups
Hey guys,
Im in the market for a new set of wheels and just wondering whats the best wheel/tire setups I can run that has little to no tire stretch and retains function of my VDC (I have a track model). I kinda wanna run 235/40R18's (Front) and 255/40R18 (Rear) on 18 x 8.5's (square) +25mm. This setup i feel like would give a nice increase in performance but doesn't break the bank like 18 x 9.5's will.
Im in the market for a new set of wheels and just wondering whats the best wheel/tire setups I can run that has little to no tire stretch and retains function of my VDC (I have a track model). I kinda wanna run 235/40R18's (Front) and 255/40R18 (Rear) on 18 x 8.5's (square) +25mm. This setup i feel like would give a nice increase in performance but doesn't break the bank like 18 x 9.5's will.
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Hey guys,
Im in the market for a new set of wheels and just wondering whats the best wheel/tire setups I can run that has little to no tire stretch and retains function of my VDC (I have a track model). I kinda wanna run 235/40R18's (Front) and 255/40R18 (Rear) on 18 x 8.5's (square) +25mm. This setup i feel like would give a nice increase in performance but doesn't break the bank like 18 x 9.5's will.
Im in the market for a new set of wheels and just wondering whats the best wheel/tire setups I can run that has little to no tire stretch and retains function of my VDC (I have a track model). I kinda wanna run 235/40R18's (Front) and 255/40R18 (Rear) on 18 x 8.5's (square) +25mm. This setup i feel like would give a nice increase in performance but doesn't break the bank like 18 x 9.5's will.
I get this is a cost issue but honestly, not worth it. Most aftermarket wheels that are sold in 8.5 are going to be heavier and any gain from a good tire will be negated.
If you wanna play, gotta pay and suggest at least 8.5/9.5 staggered lightweight wheels like Enkei RPF1, Konig Hypergram or Dekagram - all of these roll forged for weight and strength. Run with 245/40-18 F, 275/40-18 R. (The sizes you list are both 1/2" shorter than stock. VDC will work as stagger is within 3% but too short for aesthetics and speedo.) At least with this setup you'll gain some ultimate grip without too much of a weight penalty. 9 out of 10 people who "upgrade" without considering weight makes it worthless coming from Track wheels.
Last edited by MicVelo; 08-19-2021 at 04:59 PM.
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I've kept my track wheels on this whole year, I have a lovely set of aftermarket wheels with summer tires on them... They are 18X9.5+15s and I wouldn't recommend anything smaller.
My only words of advice for anyone in the northeast is get all season tires...
Swapping out wheels every 6 months on a car I hardly ever drive has become a real PITA.
My only words of advice for anyone in the northeast is get all season tires...
Swapping out wheels every 6 months on a car I hardly ever drive has become a real PITA.
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