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I'm currently running a staggered setup with 18x8 225/40/18 and 18x8.5 255/35/18 on stock 7 spoke rims. I found some rims that i reaaaaaaaally like, but unfortunately, the rim being mainly for jdm cars, is very limited to 1 size that would fit my rwd c350. They have a **** ton of combinations for all possible 5x114.3 fit... but only 1 available for a 5x112 fit.... The new setup will be square 18x8.5 245/35/18.
Can anymore tell me the pros and cons of changing from a staggered to a square?? my rear will still be the same width. Only thing really changing is my fronts will be a bit wider.
I can't see many cons to be honest except for maybe a SLIGHTLY stiffer steering feel although I don't think it would be noticeable. Plenty have done what you are looking to do, with no issues.
I have that setup on my car and the steering became a little stiffer but that was a big plus to me. Make sure the rims does not have an offset more than 45 or you might rub in the front. I have 245s at front and 255s at the back on a square setup.
I can't see many cons to be honest except for maybe a SLIGHTLY stiffer steering feel although I don't think it would be noticeable. Plenty have done what you are looking to do, with no issues.
Please pay CLOSE ATTENTION to the OFFSETS.
Are these big numbers??? according to willitfit.com,
For the front
"Compared to your existing wheel, this new wheel will have an inner rim which is 0.3mm closer to the suspension strut. The outer rim will poke out 12.4mm more than before."
For the rear
"Compared to your existing wheel, this new wheel will have an inner rim which is 10mm further away from the suspension strut. The outer rim will poke out 10mm more than before"
I have that setup on my car and the steering became a little stiffer but that was a big plus to me. Make sure the rims does not have an offset more than 45 or you might rub in the front. I have 245s at front and 255s at the back on a square setup.
Oooooh, what rims do you have?? and are you also lowered? im currently lowered on h&r coils, almost max low.
This is my wheels. They are replicas but are really nice. Not lowered as the car is already low (sport suspension). The sport suspension is low already and when the wheels you use have an offset of 45 it will be flush at front and tad tucked-in at the back which is a good thing if you want a wider tire as it will just look mean and perfect if you ask me.
Last edited by shotgun_banjo; Sep 16, 2016 at 12:59 AM.
Are these big numbers??? according to willitfit.com,
For the front
"Compared to your existing wheel, this new wheel will have an inner rim which is 0.3mm closer to the suspension strut. The outer rim will poke out 12.4mm more than before."
For the rear
"Compared to your existing wheel, this new wheel will have an inner rim which is 10mm further away from the suspension strut. The outer rim will poke out 10mm more than before"
Those numbers sound fine to me!
Check your current setup and see how far you are away from the fenders and RIM edge, you should be fine though.
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and are you also lowered? im currently lowered on h&r coils, almost max low.
