Would it be a good choice for me to go with Rear=18" and Front=19" Te37¡¯s for somewhat daily driven.

With the right offset and tire sizes will I experience any suspension problems in the long run?
Thanx
Alex

 

Luke,
Could you tell us what wheel , offset and if the tires you mounted were 295/30 or 295/35?

Thanks,
Bob

 

a couple things:

1) only the track has 8.5" rims. and that is the rear only.

2) did you measure that 1.25" (32mm), or are you pulling the info from somewhere? like guessing the offset and converting to inches?

3) if you did measure the rims at TireRack, please tell me what the offsets you got for the non-track 18x8.0, the track 18x8.0, and the track 18x8.5 (if its not the one above).

thanks

 

Luke, I like your example of 40mm offset versus 22mm offset for the rear wheels. Your example places the wheel closer to the suspension for the recommended 40mm -- is this closer placement an issue?

In any case, if you were to have 22mm offset on the front, putting a lot more of the tire to the outside I can see the steering becoming much more unstable/darty/sensitive. I don't know how much of that I could live with.

How about sticking with a 30mm offset?

 

No issue .... there is plenty of room inboard

That is the result of changing the scrub radius as I have previously and repeatedly said ...

we are recommending 29mm-40mm offset on the front

 

Luke, you have redeemed yourself in my opinion. Thanks for the info and the tolerance.

However, with a +22 up front do you honestly think that a mere 8mm (from the stock 30mm on the track models) makes a notable difference? Also doesn't going with a higher offset (greater than 30) in front increase the understeer that the car already has? Or do I have it backwards?

 

Yes, I do think that it will make a difference it will also make the car more prone to tracking (following road irregularities) and twitchy feeling (bump steer). As far as the under steer by going inwards a little you are right (if you used the exact same tire and wheel size) because the Ackerman Angle would change but, when you counter with a wider tire and wheel it eliminates that issue.

 

I've been running into lots of trouble finding the right off-set for the Volk GT-N 18x9 in front and 18x10 in back. After all the research, I still have conflicting offsets. Mackin Industries says go with 37 offset front and back. Where as Kenisis went with a 25 offset front and back. Kenisis had a 350z at SEMA with 18x9 and 18x10's. Who's right? I guess it really doesn't matter. It's only a 1/2" difference, right? If it will be lowered, I guess I should go with the 37 offset to make sure the wheels and tires won't rub the fender.

 

I have to say Luke is a very knowledgable salesman and knows what he is talking about. I am sponsored by Volk Racing (Mackin Industries) and I told them I wanted the biggest lip in the rear. Well, anyway we were talking and he was telling me that I needed to role my fender in the rear. Tire size is 275x35x19. And everything Luke said they told me the same thing. I just wanted to share that and give Luke some backup for those who think he is wrong. Anyhow, good info Thumbs Up!

Thanks Luke for sharing vital information!

 

for what size again??

and any wheel I order from tirerack, all sales associates will provide me with the "perfect" offset? Can you guarantee that a 17"x9" rim will have a tried and tested off set

 

Will VOLK RACING WHEELS come out with a 19 inch GT-N in the near future?

 

niiiice...WOW did you ever bring this back from the dead

 

wow!!! this thread was brought back from the dead

 

i don't know, but i am running volk sf-winnings 19mm fronts and 17mm rears with a drop and rolled rear fenders and have no problems.

i also have 22mm fronts and rears on 19x9.5 and 19x10.5s.

these were the recommended sizes and offsets for these wheels if ya went with the sizes from volk.

-john