Wider rims same offset same tyre changes alignment?
10-02-2017, 09:27 PM
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Wider rims same offset same tyre changes alignment?
G'day, I'm looking to replace beat up 2005 Touring 18's with 18x8.5 and the standard tyre sizes 225/45, 245/45 are within the margins for 8.5" rims. I understand that keeping the same 30p retains the scrub radius but for the tyre not riding quite as high on a wider rim. The extra rim width will be inconsequential to the clearances. That suits me fine. Should I ask for the standard wheel alignment?
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I have not owned it very long. I am no race driver but I drive faster than most, on the highways of NZ which are quite twisty in many places.
A previous owner flipped a tyre which was very worn on the outer corner. It escaped my notice when I picked up the car in the rain.
Driving it handles well enough. Pushing it too hard gets into understeer. That's a safe condition I think.
Plan is to quickly junk the mismatched fronts ( one asymmetric inside out ffs! ) and replace with non directional symmetrical tyres which can stand the feathering until I get it dialed out. Looking at Hankook Optimo which wear well on my Camry and conveniently come in 225/45. Then get new rims.
Have I missed anything?
More info that may be influential.
I have not owned it very long. I am no race driver but I drive faster than most, on the highways of NZ which are quite twisty in many places.
A previous owner flipped a tyre which was very worn on the outer corner. It escaped my notice when I picked up the car in the rain.
Driving it handles well enough. Pushing it too hard gets into understeer. That's a safe condition I think.
Plan is to quickly junk the mismatched fronts ( one asymmetric inside out ffs! ) and replace with non directional symmetrical tyres which can stand the feathering until I get it dialed out. Looking at Hankook Optimo which wear well on my Camry and conveniently come in 225/45. Then get new rims.
Have I missed anything?
10-08-2017, 10:55 PM
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It's been suggested there is a sharper handling front to be gained from reduced offset. I am not planning any suspension changes or bigfat wheels so I wonder if there's any benefit with 8.5" rims.
Does the sharper turn in make it more prone to snap oversteer?
Does the sharper turn in make it more prone to snap oversteer?