Tire Size, Wheel Spacer, And Camber Kit, Help Needed with All

[DSMpwr25]

Ok my car is a 2g AWD, The Rims are 17x7 RSL's but I forgot the offset I will update later on that much. I have the Tokico Blues with the 1.75 drop lowering springs. I have not actully put the car on the ground with the full set up yet(big project). I also have the poly bushings in the front havent got the time or patience(sp?) to do the rear yet, trying to get the whole car done soon. I would like to get 235/40/17 TOYO T1-R's because I have read about them being a good all around tire for the price. I cant find anyone that sells them on the internet so If you can find someone let me know. I want the rim/tire to be even with the car when you look down the side of it, so spacers are needed. Would the ones on ebay(25mm) be too much for my car? I just want some meaty looking tires that handle(I live in the Country) but also some that perform at the track(1/4) when I take it there. Also should I need a camber kit? thanks for all the help always

 

[eclipsegsx1736]

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Is that the kind of offset you're looking for? It's pretty close to being flush with the fenders. Those are 17x8 with a +40 offset, so depending on your offset (which we definitely need to know in order to help you) you'll probably end up needing some kind of spacer.

If you're going to be making considerable power with this setup and are worrying about traction down the 1/4, you'll want to go with a wider tire than normal for your wheel width. If you're going for handling, get a wider wheel first. 7" just won't cut it. A 235 will be ok with a 7" wheel for drag racing or around town.. If you're going for serious handling, a 235 is pretty wide for a 7"... If I were you I would look for a wider wheel, if you want to meet all of your requirements, but that may be out of the question.

As for a camber kit, you'll definitely want to lose some of your rear camber with that kind of drop, and once you have your toe all straightened out after the rear camber mod, have your front camber measured. If you want the car to handle, aim for minimum 1.5* front camber and 1.0* rear camber, but more front would be beneficial. If you have less front camber or too much when measured(less than 1.5* orover say 2.5*) you may consider a camber kit, just make sure you get one that can actually increase negative camber, if that's what you need. You may wish to go for more than 2.5* if you're truely serious, but from your post I doubt that will be necessary.

Remember, most of the tire wear on the inside comes from improper toe, not camber.

-Beau

 

[jtmcinder]

I wouldn't put 235s on a 7"-wide wheel, especially when you are running a smaller diameter with a 40 profile. I'd go with 225/45/17, which can use any offset from about 38 to 46 (stock) without fender-rolling.

- Jtoby

 

[DSMpwr25]

Well I was looking just for a meaty tire to put on my rims. What would look/Perform the best with the 7' rim? Anyone know about the tire dealer? or the wheel spacers? thanks

Eric

 

[wret]

What you propose is what most of us try to avoid: putting the tire into the fender.

But if that's what you really want; 225/45/17's, 10mm spacers, and longer studs.

 

[DSMpwr25]

Why do you try to aviod it? The only good priced spacers are on ebay and they are +25mm, and they come with studs already in them. What kinda tire would be good with that much of a spacer? thanks for all this help, I am not really all that good with the tire/suspension stuff right now.

 

[jtmcinder]

What would look/Perform the best with the 7' rim?

We've now both answered this question: 225/45/17. And the right way to get the tires to be out as far as possible (without rubbing) is to choose the right offset when you buy the new wheels. And I already told you the answer here, too: around +38, if you aren't going to roll the rear fender-lips. If you do roll the fender-lips, drop the offset down to about +32.

Spacers are a band-aid for when you screwed up when you chose your wheels. You don't want them unless you have to have them. They are a hassle, add weight, and are just one more thing that can go wrong.

- Jtoby