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So what sizes tires should I get for my 17x9 et24 cobra reps? 205/40 or 205/45??? I know Armanda has the same wheels on 205/40, but I always like a little more meat on the tires. Will 205/45 still be able to stretch and fit up under the fender?

 

you could run a 215/40 stretched on a 9" wheel with an ET24 vs the 205/40 on Amanda's 9" 20et wheel... although you'd still need the same camber and rolling.

another option would be a 215/35/17....
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/TireSearchResults.jsp?width=215/&ratio=35&diameter=17&x=86&y=11

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you could run a 215/40 stretched on a 9" wheel with an ET24....

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see dean i told you, 215/40's will be good lol. This thread is gonna be full of win!

Here's my question:
How much of a difference will camber bolts make with a 17x9 wheel, et 24 i think?

 

Ewwww s.drives:lol:

Never though about 215/40. I think 35s would be way to small of a tire for my area with bumps, dips and holes everywhere. So 205/45s is not a good option?

 

i know eh?


205/45, they will work...

 

ZX3TUNING, Most Benevolent

This thread is simply for Stanced fitment [poke-N-stretch] questions ONLY! Take all that other ***** elsewhere!! :thumbup:

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You spelled my name wrong :lol:

 

Wheel Spec(size/width/offset): 17x9 +20
Tire Brand/model/Spec: 205/40 Falken something.
Suspension parts: Bilstein PSS-9, stage 3 camber arms.
Drop and alignment spec: Coilovers all the way down in the front, cut springs in the rear. Rear camber at -4.5 degrees. Natural camber up front; driver: -1.3 passenger: -2.7

zx3, we all want to know your specs! DO IT.

 

The actual tire specs that get recommended should be looked at. The same size tire from different manufacturers is going to be different. Break out the specs.

 

True, I heard Falkens run smaller..

 

Almost nothing. Camber bolts only give you +1- degrees of camber..

 

^Agreed, you need arms to fit x9s nicely

 

Another tire question...I'm currently running S.Drives in a 195/40-16 front, 215/40-16 rear, on a 16"x7.5" and 16"x9" respectively (were on the wheels when I bought them), both are et35. What other tire size options are out there for the front that will fit similarly, but widen my tire brand/model options (as I'm currently limited to the S.Drives if I stay with the same size tires)?

Thanks.

Mike

 

you are very limited in that size!
Toyo used to make the T1-S in those sizes but tire was discontinued as were those sizes in the T1-R!

going with the tire rack you do have the option of a 195/45/16 and a 205/45/16....
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires...Model=Pilot+Exalto+PE2&partnum=945VR6PE2XL&vehicleSearch=false&fromCompare1=yes
&
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires...helin&tireModel=Pilot+Exalto+PE2&sidewall=Blackwall&partnum=045WR6PE2&tab=Specs
they are more expensive than the S-drives but it would be pretty hard to match the levels of crappiness achieved in all areas by those Yoko's! :lol:
that being said, i have ZERO exp with those Michelin tires, how they stretch or any other form of feed back about them!
the 195s are on close-out so you better act fast!


and to give you an idea of how they could look on those wheels...
9s:
http://www.tyrestretch.com/9_205_45_R16/
7.5s:
http://www.tyrestretch.com/7.5_195_45_R17/


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Mike, please do us a favor and get some gasoline and and a liter and set those s.drives on fire! :lol: I went through 2 sets in about 10k miles and they are horrible in wet conditions, but a great looking tire!

To keep the same side wall stretch you have right now, 185/45 or 205/35. If you don't mind having a straighter side wall than you have now, then 205/40.

Not sure about your tire options since discount tire and tire rack both list only the s.drives.

 

Wheel Spec(size/width/offset):
(F) 17x8.5" 32mm et - 2" lips
(R) 17x9.5" 38mm et - 3" lips

Tire Brand/model/Spec:
(F) Dunlop Direzza 205/45-17 tires
(R) Dunlop Direzza 215/45-17 tires


Suspension parts:
KW Coilovers, 4 threads from the bottom up front, just springs, no perches in the rear.

Drop and alignment spec:
No custom camber parts, just factory alignment.

RIGZ link:
http://forums.focaljet.com/team-rigz/634890-ccwagon.html

 

^ ^ ^ That is some wagon WIN right there. :thumbup:

How bad/how little is the rubbage through the heavier roadway elevation changes?

 

Mild roll of rear fenders, no rolling of front. DOES NOT rub with 1 or 2 passengers in front. With rear passengers or cargo, the rear springs are way too soft, and it will rub. New stiffer rear springs are in order for next Summer.

 

Rev,
Should be noted that the centers/faces on the CCW's stick out ~3/4-1" into that lip measurement because of how the wheels are constructed. the lip and the barrel bolt together with the center/face mounted on the outside rather than some wheels where the center in sandwiched between the lip and the barrel. while the lips are those sizes, they (visually at least) are smaller less the face thicknesses.

Here is the old setup on the Mistake....

Wheel Spec(size/width/offset):
ARE 16x7 25et front and rear, 1.5" lips F&R

Tire Brand/model/Spec:
Yokohama S.Drives, 195/40/16

Suspension parts:
KW V1 coils, LCR camber plates, SPC rear camber bolts

Drop and alignment spec:
Coils 3/4"(+ thickness of top spring perch) up from top of sway bar tab in the front, ~ -4to-5deg camber.
Rear Perches down 1", camber bolts maxed back at -2.5deg total camber
No rolling or flaring of ANY fenders(too lazy )

New setup for the spring will be as follows:

Wheel Spec(size/width/offset):
Front: 17x8 et32.5, 1.5" lip
Rear: 17x9.5 et31.5, 2" lip

Tire Brand/model/Spec:
Front: Conti-3s 195/45/17s
Rear: Conti-3s 215/40/17s

Suspension parts:
As above plus Custom rear Shock drop/spacer kits(me), Stage3 Camber and toe arms, front swaybar links.... maybe front and rear LCA's.... MAYBE!

Drop and alignment spec:
Expected similar drop as above, ~ -2.5to-3deg camber all around
fenders rolled in the front and rear, flared slightly in the rear

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maybe you could post the minimum backspacing required to clear the trailing arm in the rear and the strut in the front.

from that people should be able to back calculate to a wheel width/offset.

 

I can tell you this about a wagon, 9.5" wide wheel with 38mm offset is the ABSOLUTE CLOSEST you can go. I have faint rim lip wear patterns on the carpet lining in the rear of the wagon. Any closer, or added camber would rub the metal body of the car.

As for the trailing arm, 9.5" wide wheel with a 40mm offset will clear the trailing arm. I chose 38mm to be safe, and so I can add camber.

 

My measurements have the ABSOLUTE MAXIMUM backspacing TO THE TRAILING ARM @ ~~ 6.9".
This does require a shock spacer and also careful choice of how far out you go as it limits your camber drastically!

 

Also different shocks are different diameters, when we're running as aggressive setups as some of us are that plays a big role. My set up was perfect for my H&R shocks but when one blew (bought used, something was wrong) I replaced with KYB AGX just as a cheap replacement. AGX's have larger diameter which required me to run a 5mm spacer to keep from hitting shock.

My set up has been posted before elsewhere but if its wanted I can post here.

 

Falkens are great for stretching..but they usually always run smaller.

 

i love that look of those falkens might wrap my 17s in them

 

Sweet Jesus that looks good, even in gold!

 

Sweet Jesus that looks good, even in gold!

Did you not see it in the Rigz thread when I posted it? It looks sick in person, love it.

 

Gerald - He knows where the gold at and his wagon is proof :thumbup:

 

195/50/15 on a 15x7.5 BBS Mahle et25. Opinions? I'm thinking Falken ZE512s, as I loved those tires on my Contour.

BTW, for those who are wondering, this would be my show set-up. My everyday set-up will be strictly for good handling/ride quality... 17x7.5 Elbrus I05 et42 with 5mm rear spacers and 215/45/17. I may move to a 225/40/17, though.

 

I'm sure this sounds hilarious coming from me, but that'd probably only really work visually if it was REALLY, REALLY low! :lol:

 

It would be low, don't you worry:thumbup:

for reference:

 

Personally, I think a 15" wheel (especially with a low ET wheel) is a cosmetic nightmare for a Focus, even at absolutely extreme lows. Some of it is corrected with a tall tire, but you can only swing that with a high offset wheel.

-spatakula