For that amount of lowering, I prefer to leave the front alone and tweak the back with bolts and washers. For purely street driving it wouldn't hurt to adjust the front as well. If you want to optimize handling, leave the front alone.
Please answer the following questions when requesting tire size recommendations.
1. My car is a:
a) 1g DSM
b) 2g DSM
2. My wheel size is:
Diameter: _____
Width: _____
Offset: _____
3. My current or future suspension height will be lowered
a) One inch or less
b) One to 1.5 inches
c) 1.5 - 2 inches
d) More than 2 inches.
4. If suspension is lowered,
a) Rear camber will be adjusted to less than 1° negative.
b) Rear camber will be adjusted to within 1° to 1.5° negative.
c) Rear camber will be more than 1.5° negative.
5. Rear fender flange rolling:
a) My fenders are rolled or will be if necessary.
b) I will not roll the fenders.
6. My driving style is:
a) Street only, with no special performance requirements.
b) Street only, but I like to feel secure on twisty roads.
c) Street and Strip.
d) Street and Autocross.
e) Other
7. I have searched for and read the FAQ's, Tech Articles, and threads on wheel and tire fitment:
a) Yes, but I just need someone with experience to validate my choices.
b) No, I just want someone to tell me what to do.
1. 1g DSM awd
2. Evo 8 enkeis. 17x8 offset 38
3. Kyb agx with eibach sportlines (~1" lowered)
4. not sure, probqbly factory specs. any suggestions?
5. not rolled, not really interested in rolling
6. street wheel with drag strip outings 1x every 1-2 months. Want to be secure on turns and twisties although turns are not my #1 passion
7. a. see most people run 235/45-17, but not sure if thats great for my application, lots of people are running 40 series, would this be better or worse for drag racing?
ive been leaning towards a 235/45/17. would this fit my car with this setup without any problems?
This is pretty much a request for a good street/dragstrip tire that will see daily driving, time at the dragstrip, and still needs to be able to handle on sprited twistie roads (although thats not my #1passion, traction at the drag strip and street drivability are #1)
Im looking to spend like $130 or less per tire, before shipping.
One other thing, I live in san francisco which is foggy and in the 60*-70* range for most of the year so i need a tire that doesnt need to be ran in 100*+ temp to work. I race at infineon in sonoma and its generally a lot hotter and drier at the dragstrip.
Thanks for any help. Car will be in the 12 sec range this season with a 16g, then im looking to upgrade and hit 11's with a larger turbo (looking at the s200), probably as far as i'm going to take the car in the 1/4 mile.
I have the Kumho MX on my car. I like them for drag racing, street use, and some twisty road action. They stick really well in the summer, and they stick well in turns. I was out driving fast in the hills yesterday when the roads were wet and cold from a recent rain and they still gripped well. They don't seem to stick as good at the dragstrip when it's cold, maybe because cold air makes the engine stronger, too. A 12 second car shouldn't have traction problems with Kumho MX's. I started having traction issues when I got in the mid 11's, but then the car only spun in first gear when I lauched it really hard.
cool nice to know! seems like ive heard of lots of dsmrs using these tires and they are a little cheaper than the dunlops. They are also lighter when compared to the dunlops and have a little difference in treadwear rating . 220 AA A for the kumho vs 200 A A for the dunlops.
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Do you guys think that 235/45-17 us the proper size for this rim in this application? I see a lot of people rinning 40 series as well. Would that be more for autocross/twistee driving? I was always under the impression that more sidewall is better for drag racing, but on the other hand ive heard that a 24.5" wheel is ideal for drag racing. The 40 series is 24.5 and the 45 series is like 25.5 Im not sure if that target size was for a 17" rim with a small sidewall or for a more dedicated drag wheel (say 15") running slicks or drag radials.
Stock tires on the evo are 235/45. Stock diameter for a DSM is 24.9" so you're right in between sizes. Either way you go, it's only 1/2" difference in diameter.
Personally, I like the fat tire look that fills up the wheelwells, but I'm not sure if 235/45 will be too big and rub. 234/40 will give you a little breathing room.
btw, offset of evo wheels is 38mm.
ive seen a few people running 235/45 and im pretty sure they fit proper, but thats one of the main reasons i made this thread, to get confirmation that this particular size will fit my car. I'd like to rum the extra sidewall if i can get away with it, im not going for the "rubber band" tire look.
Can anyone confirm that 235/45-17 will fit evo 8 rims, 17x8 with 38mm offset on a 1g awd with a 1" drop?
Im leaning towards running the dunlops, are these a stiff sidewall autocross tire like the rt-615, or are they soft enough for drag racing/daily driving?
Please answer the following questions when requesting tire size recommendations.
1. My car is a:
a) 1g DSM
b) 2g DSM
2. My wheel size is:
Diameter: _____
Width: _____
Offset: _____
3. My current or future suspension height will be lowered
a) One inch or less
b) One to 1.5 inches
c) 1.5 - 2 inches
d) More than 2 inches.
4. If suspension is lowered,
a) Rear camber will be adjusted to less than 1° negative.
b) Rear camber will be adjusted to within 1° to 1.5° negative.
c) Rear camber will be more than 1.5° negative.
5. Rear fender flange rolling:
a) My fenders are rolled or will be if necessary.
b) I will not roll the fenders.
6. My driving style is:
a) Street only, with no special performance requirements.
b) Street only, but I like to feel secure on twisty roads.
c) Street and Strip.
d) Street and Autocross.
e) Other
7. I have searched for and read the FAQ's, Tech Articles, and threads on wheel and tire fitment:
a) Yes, but I just need someone with experience to validate my choices.
b) No, I just want someone to tell me what to do.
4.B Rear camber will be adjusted to within 1° to 1.5° negative
5.A My fenders are rolled or will be if necessary.
6.B and C Street, strip and ocassional twisty roads
7.A Yes, but I just need someone with experience to validate my choices.
What I am looking for is what offset to run so that my 235/45R17's (kumho supra 712's) wont rub on the suspension side and still tuck(with or without fender rolling, doesnt matter). I plan on running spacers, Im just not sure which size of a spacer I would need to fit my criteria. I was thinking of a 5mm or 8mm spacer to move the offset from 45 to 40 or 37. Just looking for some experience to guide me in the right direction. Thanks!
O and if there is any room to play with, Id rather have the tire closer to the fender.
With that offset you should have no problem with fender clearance. The graphic below shows the approximate location of the edge or your tire tread realative to the knuckle. Compared to stock, the tire you propose is 15 mm wider (on each side). The radius is 6mm taller. The offset is 1mm less.
Looks like you'll have about 3mm clearance but this depends on actual treadwidth of the tire brand you choose.
Thanks for the reply Wret! I just have one more question. Knowing that even without spacers it will clear the arm fine, is there a way to determine how much room I have to play with on the fender side? like say I want to run a spacer to make the wheel closer to the fender to make the wheel flush with the body rather than sunken in the fender. This is probably going to be different for front and rear, correct? Basically I want the tire to be very close to the fender and yes I will roll the fender flange, as well as everything else I listed above. Thanks!
P.S you can delete my thread I started in the handling tech forum.
You are probably looking at something like a 10mm spacer. Get the wheels. Mount them up. Check the clearance of the fender arches to see how far out you can go.
The fronts may give the appearance of protruding slighly more but there is less fitment concern.
My wheel size is: 16" rim, I am still on the stock rim.
My current or future suspension height will be lowered
My car have kyb adjustable shocks with sportline springs.
Rear fender flange rolling:
a) My fenders are rolled or will be if necessary.
6. My driving style is:
Street and Strip. Pretty much my car is my DD. But it sees a lot of twiesties. And will be run at the 1320 and road racing comming spring.
I have searched for and read the FAQ's, Tech Articles, and threads on wheel and tire fitment:
a) Yes, but I just need someone with experience to validate my choices.
I'v been looking at many different kindof tires in the market for my stock. I really would want to try and fit a 225 tire on there but right now purchasing a aftermarket rim is not the awnser. So any of you guys have any advice on wider tires for our stock rims, without rubbing the fender.
4.B Rear camber will be adjusted to within 1° to 1.5° negative
5.A My fenders are rolled or will be if necessary.
6.B and C Street, strip and ocassional twisty roads
7.A Yes, but I just need someone with experience to validate my choices.
One more time, I changed my mind. The tire I plan to run is a 245/45. I am thinking that I would have to run a spacer with these as all they offer is a +48mm offset. basically I am just looking for a safe clearance while still being as close as I can to the spindle. Thanks again. looks like this setup will be +20mm to the right, 2.5mm down and 2mm to the right, correct? perhaps a 5mm spacer will work?
Your math looks close. I get 3mm less radius but that's probably due to rounding. Either way you probably splitting hairs with the clearance. I would try them but be prepared to get 5mm spacers and longer studs.
And sorry Chavez. I can't respond to 1g tire questions but I was hoping someone else would help you.
Hey guys
I am wanting to buy wheels and tires within the next day or so, and I have a couple questions. I am looking at the 5zigen fn01R-C wheels.
I want 17" diameter but I dont know whether an 8 or 9 inch width would be best or what offset. I would like to run falken rt-615 tires, but I am totally lost on the best size. I would like to go as wide as possible without too much modification. I have tein coilovers with about a 2.5 inch drop but I would raise it as necessary. Could some of you handling tech experts help me out?
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Please answer the following questions when requesting tire size recommendations.
1. My car is a:
b) 2g DSM
2. My wheel size is:
Diameter: _____17
Width: _____8 or 9
Offset: _____?
3. My current or future suspension height will be lowered
c) 1.5 - 2 inches
4. If suspension is lowered,
a) Rear camber will be adjusted to less than 1° negative.
...but I am sure I will have to do something about that.
5. Rear fender flange rolling:
a) My fenders are rolled or will be if necessary.
6. My driving style is:
b) Street, but I like to feel secure on twisty roads.
7. I have searched for and read the FAQ's, Tech Articles, and threads on wheel and tire fitment:
a) Yes, but I just need someone with experience to validate my choices.
....I think I just confused myself by staring at a computer screen for too long lol.
8 or 9 width is personal preference, they'll both fit. The nines will bulge a bit. 245/40/17's ar the size tires you want. Keep the offset clsoe to +40mm though you'll have some space on either side with those tires. Offset could go as high as +45mm, but you won't want to go much less.
Thanks,
That helps out a lot! That is what I was quessing on the tire size but I didnt want to order the wrong ones. Wheels and tires should make a nice addition along with my new JMF SMIM and fp race manifold Hoping for 450whp+!!
Thanks again,
Justin
2. My wheel size is:
Diameter: 17
Width: 8.5
Offset: 50mm
3. My current or future suspension height will be lowered
c) 1.5 - 2 inches
4. If suspension is lowered,
a) Rear camber will be adjusted to less than 1° negative.
b) Rear camber will be adjusted to within 1° to 1.5° negative.
c) Rear camber will be more than 1.5° negative.
5. Rear fender flange rolling:
a) My fenders are rolled or will be if necessary.
b) I will not roll the fenders.
6. My driving style is:
c) Street and Strip.
7. I have searched for and read the FAQ's, Tech Articles, and threads on wheel and tire fitment:
a) Yes, but I just need someone with experience to validate my choices.
The deal is, a friend of mine has some Volk TE37s in a 17x8.5, 114.3x5, 50mm offset, and it's too good of a deal to pass up. The car is currently sitting on Progress Technology 1.7" lowering springs, and KYB AGX struts. The springs were not my choice, they were on the car when I bought it. I have a stock 2G AWD suspension waiting to go n the car. I will have the camber adjusted to whatever it needs to be, and will have the fenders rolled if need be. I am a noob to wheels, so I'm not sure how the offset works, and if I'd need spacers or not. From what I've read, I think I would to the tune of 8-10mm. Is this correct?
I'd really like to know how well they would fit with the current lowered suspension setup as well as with the stock 2G suspension setup, and what size tires would be best for either setup.
Thank you in advance.
EDIT: If it means anything, the current wheel setup is Enkei 5+ (17x7, 40mm) wheels, with Hankook Ventus HRII 215/45ZR17 tires.
225/45/17 would fit without a spacer.
235/40/17 would probably fit as is but they're a little small.
235/45/17 will require at least a 5mm spacer.
235/40/17 might fit with a 5mm spacer but closer to 10 would be better.
You won't need to roll the fender with 225's.
You might get by without rolling fenders with the 235's, especially with a smaller spacer.
You'll need rolled fenders with the 245's
225/45/17 would fit without a spacer.
235/40/17 would probably fit as is but they're a little small.
235/45/17 will require at least a 5mm spacer.
235/40/17 might fit with a 5mm spacer but closer to 10 would be better.
You won't need to roll the fender with 225's.
You might get by without rolling fenders with the 235's, especially with a smaller spacer.
You'll need rolled fenders with the 245's
I've got a 2g GST. I was looking into a set of rims that are 18"x8" with a +38mm offset. The tires I was thinking about getting on them would be 245/40/18's. I do have options to get 225/40/18's and 235/40/18's as well.
I've got stock suspension, and really don't have any plans on ever lowering unless I can't get around it when it comes time to upgrade due to wear and tear. As such, my fenders aren't currently rolled, and I'd like it to stay that way if possible.
What would be your recommendation on tire size based on this info? I took a look at the new graphs that you guys put together, but these kinds of things are definetly not my strong suit.
Although many of us have run 245/40/18's, you'll see from the table that they really are too big. Even with stock suspension height, I don't think you will tuck them past the rear fender flange without rolling. Your 2nd and 3rd choices have a much better chance of fitting without fender mods.
Hoping for 450whp+!! 
