Aggressive Wheel Fitment Thread
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I know this kid. He's a local and posts on a forum I moderate. Well, he did until he got banned - multiple times.
He went to a VW show and bought that car specifically for the show. It got impounded at that point in the pictures and he left the car there. He only had like $500 total into it. He's quite the jokester. And an idiot to boot.
He went to a VW show and bought that car specifically for the show. It got impounded at that point in the pictures and he left the car there. He only had like $500 total into it. He's quite the jokester. And an idiot to boot.
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Could use some more replies to my inquiry here......
Anyone know for a good measure again what offset difference should be used between front and rear wheels to get them flush with one another? 5mm, 8mm?
Anyone know for a good measure again what offset difference should be used between front and rear wheels to get them flush with one another? 5mm, 8mm?
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Well since no one is answering mah questioon gonna bump it up.
If the stock offset is +50, then I presume if I were to run 255/35 all around I'd want to stick with equal offset on both front and rear to align them up, no?
If the stock offset is +50, then I presume if I were to run 255/35 all around I'd want to stick with equal offset on both front and rear to align them up, no?
This is NOT the will it fit thread, there is another thread for that. Look at the stickies.
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You have not been reading my earlier posts. Read them first, then reply.
I have been and am currently talking aggressive stance but my last post was in regards to if the wheels are aligned up with the same sized tire used all around and equal offset. I mentioned the stock offset since it's the same as are the tires all around yet some people I've read have been using the same size tire all around yet different offsets between front and rear, which if it's aligned up stock, then it should be with the same size tires and equal offset all around hence my question to clarify this.
I have been and am currently talking aggressive stance but my last post was in regards to if the wheels are aligned up with the same sized tire used all around and equal offset. I mentioned the stock offset since it's the same as are the tires all around yet some people I've read have been using the same size tire all around yet different offsets between front and rear, which if it's aligned up stock, then it should be with the same size tires and equal offset all around hence my question to clarify this.
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I would think that Imput reads all the post in this thread....could be wrong though....He does have a point though.
It's kinda like going to McDonalds and asking for a Happy Meal and a Whopper. You might just have to go to two place to get what you want.
Best analogy I could come up with
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Aight I think I'm going down with 18x9.5 w/ +25 offset on 255x35x18's. I like Rex's look and think 255 will get some better numbers than the 245 performance wise. Did anyone have any issue with this tire profile braking or performance wise? It states on 1010 tires 3-4% more on the speedometer will show which is fine with me as it's already 2mph under what the speedometer shows according to radars in town that pick up my speed.
I know I'm looking at some fender rolling with a 1-2" drop, hopefully no fender pulling. Let me know your experience on this tire/wheel size guys
I know I'm looking at some fender rolling with a 1-2" drop, hopefully no fender pulling. Let me know your experience on this tire/wheel size guys
I'm looking at the deal from Endless on the Forgestar F14's, 18x9.5 +26mm offset (can't do 25, 26 is the lowest). I don't mind running negative camber say at most around -2 degrees. Question though, how bad for those who have run negative camber past -1 is the uneven tread wear (no toe)? Also, does the front end need to have less offset to align up with the rear? I'm not going to re-re-research through the zillion threads trying to find an answer to this after I've been reading till my head is spinning for the past month on wheels. I'm guessing 5-8mm less offset on the front to align up with the rear is my guess.
I've seen people here who've run 255/35 plus +30 offset with just a fender roll so I have a hard time believing a low profile 255/35/18 would cause that much more of an issue with just +4 mm lower in offset. I'm not slamming the car down; perhaps 1"-1.5" drop from stock depending on what I want. A roll I can do, but I will not resort to pulling the fenders and messing up the paint. A co-worker has a lifter in his garage and fender roller so I'm set there and plan on heating them up to prevent any paint cracks. I can do some shaving under the fenders so long the metal exterior portion itself doesn't need to be touched.
I plan on aligning the wheels up (camber/toe) myself after setting the suspension up for around 1-2k miles then take it in to shop to fine tune the alignment after the suspension has set in.
Let me know what you think, thanks.
I've seen people here who've run 255/35 plus +30 offset with just a fender roll so I have a hard time believing a low profile 255/35/18 would cause that much more of an issue with just +4 mm lower in offset. I'm not slamming the car down; perhaps 1"-1.5" drop from stock depending on what I want. A roll I can do, but I will not resort to pulling the fenders and messing up the paint. A co-worker has a lifter in his garage and fender roller so I'm set there and plan on heating them up to prevent any paint cracks. I can do some shaving under the fenders so long the metal exterior portion itself doesn't need to be touched.
I plan on aligning the wheels up (camber/toe) myself after setting the suspension up for around 1-2k miles then take it in to shop to fine tune the alignment after the suspension has set in.
Let me know what you think, thanks.
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Yet I've seen people up and down this thread ask for advice so they could post pictures later one showing their finished product.
Help me out, and you'll get more pictures.
I already know it won't "fit" so it's a little pointless to put in the other thread. It's aggressive so like every other person in here, I'm inquiring from those who have aggressive setups and have been through this already on their expertise.
Help me out, and you'll get more pictures.
I already know it won't "fit" so it's a little pointless to put in the other thread. It's aggressive so like every other person in here, I'm inquiring from those who have aggressive setups and have been through this already on their expertise.
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ha ha...thats your answer to almost everything. But I agree.
Been reading up on this thread for a while now. Bunch of crazinesss!!!
I love this thread......
my old/current grip setup
245/40/18 on 18x9.5 +35
New project will be on these:
Gram Lights 17x9.5 +22
again grip oriented with most likely 255/40/17 but may go wider depending on the tire choice.
Pics mounted coming soon...darn Chicago weather makes thing difficult.
-Adam
Been reading up on this thread for a while now. Bunch of crazinesss!!!
I love this thread......
my old/current grip setup
245/40/18 on 18x9.5 +35
New project will be on these:
Gram Lights 17x9.5 +22
again grip oriented with most likely 255/40/17 but may go wider depending on the tire choice.
Pics mounted coming soon...darn Chicago weather makes thing difficult.
-Adam
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Has anyone when running different rear to front offsets notice any difference in handling?
From what I measured it looks like from stock, it's a good 10 mm difference in offset between rear and front to reach the fender for a flush look. In other words if I get +26 for the rear I need +36 for the front to give them equal flush looks in regards to their respective fender. The stock setup has the same offset all around so I wonder if anyone has noticed anything with difference in offset, especially when going aggressive lowering the vehicle w/ camber.
From what I measured it looks like from stock, it's a good 10 mm difference in offset between rear and front to reach the fender for a flush look. In other words if I get +26 for the rear I need +36 for the front to give them equal flush looks in regards to their respective fender. The stock setup has the same offset all around so I wonder if anyone has noticed anything with difference in offset, especially when going aggressive lowering the vehicle w/ camber.
If anyone can notice a difference in something that small, I'll give you a cookie. Are you willing to never be able to rotate tires and have wheels that only an rx8 could love instead of spacers?
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I'm still thinking it over.
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Vlaze - You're worried about the front/rear being more sunk than the other? Use logic rather than posting over and over - our car was designed for a non-staggered setup, don't you think the fenders would thus be designed to accommodate? Furthermore, a bit more sunk in the front than the rear is typical and somewhat desired - you need room to steer. Do yourself a favor and don't try to get meticulously detailed with a few mm of offset when ordering wheels. Unless you are ridiculously flush you nor anyone else will realize the difference. If need be, throw on some 5mm spacers in the rear, or perhaps 10mm, if you're that ****. Keep in mind, 10mm spacers will either require reinstalling the studs on your OEM hubs or built in studs in the spacers themselves while 5mm can simply be slipped on and ran. Also, the reason no one was answering your question is entirely because this is the wrong thread for that (will it fit thread). You're asking about something that can be answered by looking at pictures...
TH - It's always nice to see a new setup around here. Can't wait to see pics, Form X Function = win. Nice choice...
Meh, a couple pics to keep this post bump worthy, lol...
Sadly I'll be switching to 255/35's and dropping the car a bit more, for the time being. Once I get my fender work done I'll be able to run proper camber in the rear but for now, full negative isn't cutting it with my highway driving...
TH - It's always nice to see a new setup around here. Can't wait to see pics, Form X Function = win. Nice choice...
Meh, a couple pics to keep this post bump worthy, lol...
Sadly I'll be switching to 255/35's and dropping the car a bit more, for the time being. Once I get my fender work done I'll be able to run proper camber in the rear but for now, full negative isn't cutting it with my highway driving...
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Vlaze - You're worried about the front/rear being more sunk than the other? Use logic rather than posting over and over - our car was designed for a non-staggered setup, don't you think the fenders would thus be designed to accommodate? Furthermore, a bit more sunk in the front than the rear is typical and somewhat desired - you need room to steer. Do yourself a favor and don't try to get meticulously detailed with a few mm of offset when ordering wheels. Unless you are ridiculously flush you nor anyone else will realize the difference. If need be, throw on some 5mm spacers in the rear, or perhaps 10mm, if you're that ****. Keep in mind, 10mm spacers will either require reinstalling the studs on your OEM hubs or built in studs in the spacers themselves while 5mm can simply be slipped on and ran. Also, the reason no one was answering your question is entirely because this is the wrong thread for that (will it fit thread). You're asking about something that can be answered by looking at pictures...
Now, that being said I appreciate your information and the rest that have given their 2 cents. Secondly, I and a few others disagree a post like mine belongs in the "Will it fit" thread. Point being if we know it won't fit, then that itself defeats the purpose of being put in that thread and secondly, if it doesn't fit and we know the set up is an aggressive one then really where is a better place to ask then here? I've seen many in here give tips including imput himself to others as people have to me and I'm thankful for that (I'm likely just over thinking every detail with multiple q's).
But for the sake of others who come in here and want more than to just make it fit and want aggressive, where are they to go when asking for advice when those in the other thread are supposed to technically know just what fits the car for stock stance, not what needs to be done to get it to fit for an aggressive one, know what I mean? Perhaps another thread should be made for that I suppose if we solely just are to stick with pictures here where they can look into numbers, details, pics and what needs to be done to get the aggressive stance they want outside of stock stance.
Anyhow, thanks y'all, I'll post some pictures in here when my setup is up to nuff
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My car is clean in those shots. It rained earlier that day, hence the dirty spots. I have to park outside in an uncovered area, so it's not the easiest to keep my car clean. But yeah, the joke is still funny
I do have some rear shots from this gas station but only uploaded a few pics, too lazy to do any more from a spot I've already taken pictures at..
I do have some rear shots from this gas station but only uploaded a few pics, too lazy to do any more from a spot I've already taken pictures at..
I love your style man, I would just love to see some shots with your car fully detailed and corners in place. Too me, the dirt and lack of corners just takes a way from the whole package.
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It's cranked back to full maximum for these. I was going to have a shop put the toe to zero and leave the camber as it's purely for clearance but decided it wasn't worth the wear. I'd rather run a slightly stretched 255/35, lower my car a bit more to compensate, and wait for wide fenders to arrive I'm hoping I can then run a 265 or 275, now it's just a matter of time and patience not to sell these wheels, haha.
Those wide *** rs3's aren't helping either. When people said they're like a normal 275 I thought they were exaggerating. I'd like to make clear that they most definitely are not! lol
Might as well post the last one I have, glowing rear calipers!
I agree, a good detailing and some faux-clear corners would do a whole lot. I guess I rationalize that with other things in the works, the car in its current stage doesn't matter much. By the time of next sevenstock I hope to have all of my goals/plans realized, which many of you know from the things I post. Until then, my lazy *** should indeed break out the ol' clay bar 
I'm hoping I can then run a 265 or 275, now it's just a matter of time and patience not to sell these wheels, haha.Those wide *** rs3's aren't helping either. When people said they're like a normal 275 I thought they were exaggerating. I'd like to make clear that they most definitely are not! lol
Might as well post the last one I have, glowing rear calipers!
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