mick43 Posted June 27, 2009 Posted June 27, 2009 Lot's of very nice wheel upgrades on forum I'm considering the same myself, but would like a performance gain as well as looks. What's considered the optimum wheel size/tyre combination (sizes not manufacturer) ? Or is there nothing in it, so just buy what you fancy ? Quote
mick43 Posted June 27, 2009 Author Posted June 27, 2009 Lot's of very nice wheel upgrades on forum I'm considering the same myself, but would like a performance gain as well as looks. What's considered the optimum wheel size/tyre combination (sizes not manufacturer) ? Or is there nothing in it, so just buy what you fancy ? Quote
Ekona Posted June 27, 2009 Posted June 27, 2009 A nice set of 18's with stock tyre sizes will be the best. You don't really need any wider tyres unless you're putting down silly power, so keeping unsprung weight to the minimum is the way to go. A set of TE37s would be awesome if a tad pricey, but tbh there's not a lot wrong with a set of Rays and then some decent rubber on there: I run the PilotSport 2s after recommendations on here, and they're simply incredible. If money was no object I'd do the wheels as well, but for now the grip + feel I get is more than enough for fast road driving. Quote
Ekona Posted June 27, 2009 Posted June 27, 2009 A nice set of 18's with stock tyre sizes will be the best. You don't really need any wider tyres unless you're putting down silly power, so keeping unsprung weight to the minimum is the way to go. A set of TE37s would be awesome if a tad pricey, but tbh there's not a lot wrong with a set of Rays and then some decent rubber on there: I run the PilotSport 2s after recommendations on here, and they're simply incredible. If money was no object I'd do the wheels as well, but for now the grip + feel I get is more than enough for fast road driving. Quote
Stew Posted June 27, 2009 Posted June 27, 2009 If it's for posing then buy what you like the look of and get a good stance If it's for performance then just upgrade rubber on Rays Forged. Quote
Stew Posted June 27, 2009 Posted June 27, 2009 If it's for posing then buy what you like the look of and get a good stance If it's for performance then just upgrade rubber on Rays Forged. Quote
Chris`I Posted June 27, 2009 Posted June 27, 2009 If it's for posing then buy what you like the look of and get a good stance If it's for performance then just upgrade rubber on Rays Forged. +1 and what Ekona said. For perfomance, Rays with sticky rubber would be good enough, but for looks anything up to 20" is game. Quote
Chris`I Posted June 27, 2009 Posted June 27, 2009 If it's for posing then buy what you like the look of and get a good stance If it's for performance then just upgrade rubber on Rays Forged. +1 and what Ekona said. For perfomance, Rays with sticky rubber would be good enough, but for looks anything up to 20" is game. Quote
mick43 Posted June 28, 2009 Author Posted June 28, 2009 also meant to ask thoughts on lowering with rays... is this a mod many have followed ? Quote
mick43 Posted June 28, 2009 Author Posted June 28, 2009 also meant to ask thoughts on lowering with rays... is this a mod many have followed ? Quote
Stew Posted June 28, 2009 Posted June 28, 2009 also meant to ask thoughts on lowering with rays... is this a mod many have followed ? Mine is lowered on Eibach Pro. I run 20s for posing and put the Rays on for winter and I'll use them for track too now I'm on that slippery slope! Quote
Stew Posted June 28, 2009 Posted June 28, 2009 also meant to ask thoughts on lowering with rays... is this a mod many have followed ? Mine is lowered on Eibach Pro. I run 20s for posing and put the Rays on for winter and I'll use them for track too now I'm on that slippery slope! Quote
mick43 Posted June 29, 2009 Author Posted June 29, 2009 thanks Stew any pictures of lowered car wearing Rays ? thanks... Quote
MITZ@CougarStore Posted June 29, 2009 Posted June 29, 2009 Mick, from Stews post a few months back... Quote
MAYHEW820 Posted June 29, 2009 Posted June 29, 2009 A nice set of 18's with stock tyre sizes will be the best. You don't really need any wider tyres unless you're putting down silly power, so keeping unsprung weight to the minimum is the way to go. A set of TE37s would be awesome if a tad pricey, but tbh there's not a lot wrong with a set of Rays and then some decent rubber on there: I run the PilotSport 2s after recommendations on here, and they're simply incredible. If money was no object I'd do the wheels as well, but for now the grip + feel I get is more than enough for fast road driving. +2 Quote
Gaz Walker Posted June 29, 2009 Posted June 29, 2009 18" Nismo LM GT4's would be the ultimate in unsprung weight reduction combined with a good set of tyres it would be a sweet setup Pretty expensive way to go though, so you would definitely need to be performance focused Quote
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