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08-15-2002, 06:43 PM
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will this effect handling ( pic inside, come read lol )
Hi, what is the perfect offset, tire size and wheel width F&R for 18" wheel
I always thought that the rear should be an 1" wider for rear wheel drive cars but I really like the BBS CH in 18" but they only come 8.5" wide. Will this cause problem performance wise?
will it be a big differnece handling wise compare if I get 8"Front and 9"Rear? also if I get 8.5" F&R should I go 225/40/18(front) and 245/35/18(rear)?
also would 8.5" front be sticking the wheel out of the fender alittle bit, I would really like the tucking look so I want it with in inside of the fenders.
sorry for all the question, hope u experts out there can help me out. thanks in advance and if some one else have another pic of a C with bbs it would turely be a bonus.
I always thought that the rear should be an 1" wider for rear wheel drive cars but I really like the BBS CH in 18" but they only come 8.5" wide. Will this cause problem performance wise?
will it be a big differnece handling wise compare if I get 8"Front and 9"Rear? also if I get 8.5" F&R should I go 225/40/18(front) and 245/35/18(rear)?
also would 8.5" front be sticking the wheel out of the fender alittle bit, I would really like the tucking look so I want it with in inside of the fenders.
sorry for all the question, hope u experts out there can help me out. thanks in advance and if some one else have another pic of a C with bbs it would turely be a bonus.
08-15-2002, 06:54 PM
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i don't think it'll be much advantage to stagger your wheels like that on a c230k. there's just too little power on these little car for it to take affect since the rear tires don't spin out when you accelerate from a stop.
but if you just want to look, then go for it.
but if you just want to look, then go for it.
08-15-2002, 07:36 PM
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there's just too little power on these little car for it to take affect since the rear tires don't spin out when you accelerate from a stop.
there's just too little power on these little car for it to take affect since the rear tires don't spin out when you accelerate from a stop.
08-15-2002, 08:34 PM
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I have an auto and i can spin the tires too. albeit not like a stick but hey still chirp good. the less unsprung weight you have the better acceleration, and braking you will have.
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I am getting TSW 18/8 in front and 18/9.5 in the back. I hope it will drive good on them. I think I spin to much right now on stock rims with winter tires.
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c230k coupe
i have the c230 coupe and all i do is turn off the ESP and stomp the gas off the line, even with the esp it spins a little, open parking lots are great just turn off the ESP and hold the break for a second while stomping the gas i slide like crazy.... all this on stock rims and tires
