New Wheels and Tires

[boy wonder]

Here's a photo of my new stuff. Now you can see why I need to lower it so bad.

http://www.subaru-svx.net/photos/fil...alex/14512.jpg

Dooray 18 X 7.5 w/ 42mm offset and Toyo Proxes FZ-4 245/40-18. I stole them off ebay for next to nothing.

[92droppedx]

that doesn't look like it needs to be lowered that bad. i've heard that much bigger tires on 18"s will cause problems with weight and acceleration. i overall think those look pretty good.

[boy wonder]

Thanks. But a little lowerin' wouldn't hurt none. These 18s made a HUGE difference in steering response.

[rodtice]

so, how's the ride? It'll be even worse when you lower it.
Get it low enough and you'll be bouncing going over a quarter.

[boy wonder]

Originally Posted by rodtice

so, how's the ride? It'll be even worse when you lower it.
Get it low enough and you'll be bouncing going over a quarter.

I haven't noticed any difference in the ride. Of course, I have only put about 15 miles on it with this setup.

[92droppedx]

eibachs are supposed to help with spring bounce compared to factory from what i hear.

[Indy8]

If you have not noticed a ride difference going from a 60 series to a 40, then you're not real picky about the harshness over all the little road imperfections. That's a good thing. I would like to go to a 17"/50 aspect combination, my Dad has that on his new Concorde, very harsh. I could'nt tolerate that for a little better look on the Rora.

[boy wonder]

Originally Posted by Indy8

If you have not noticed a ride difference going from a 60 series to a 40, then you're not real picky about the harshness over all the little road imperfections. That's a good thing. I would like to go to a 17"/50 aspect combination, my Dad has that on his new Concorde, very harsh. I could'nt tolerate that for a little better look on the Rora.

Well now that I have driven to work and back a couple times, I do notice a difference. Its a little louder and stiffer, but it also has much more accurate steering and better handling. It was way to cushy before, now it seems just right to me.

Stephen

[Indy8]

Are your struts in good shape now?

[boy wonder]

Originally Posted by Indy8

Are your struts in good shape now?

They seem to be at the moment.

[92droppedx]

i can never really find any good rims for a good price on ebay. i guess i'm just not the best searcher on there. it sounds like you came out pretty good on your rims boy wonder

[boy wonder]

Originally Posted by 92droppedx

i can never really find any good rims for a good price on ebay. i guess i'm just not the best searcher on there. it sounds like you came out pretty good on your rims boy wonder

Yeah, I think I just got pretty lucky. I think I was the only one to bid because it was kind of a weird combination of wheels and tires that wouldn't really work on many other cars.

[_Fixxxer]

how much on ebay if you don't mind me asking?

[_Fixxxer]

Oops, and also is 42 mm the optimal offset?

[Indy8]

Yes, -42mm is the sweet spot for aftermarket rims. They will stick out a little wider than stock without stressing the spindles and/or related components.