Wheel/size/offset and tire/size/profile...can be confusing.

[Ek9max]

I have spoken to a few people with squared setups on eibachs.

All have ran 255/35/20. To rubbing. 20x9 +38 and 20x9.5 +35

I just haven't seen 20x9 +30 which the wheel I'm interested in is.

Going 255/30/20 sounds ideal for me to keep the Speedo right. But do you think it would be super rough? Also I don't really want to bent a wheel easily.

 

[YOWStinger]

Awesome, that's great to hear, those higher offsets will bring the wheel and tire a little further inside the fender which might help to prevent that rubbing. If we use the calculator to update the offset from +30 to +35 or +38, the fender warning disappears in the rear, but it's still there in the front. That doesn't guarantee that there is/isn't a problem, just that it's close.

I would suggest that if you're really concerned about ride quality or rim protection, go with a 245/35 which will be a little less tall and wide (not by much, but is a pretty common size), or go with a 19" wheel.

Personally, I don't think it's a huge difference, especially with Eibachs with their progressively wound springs, they're a little softer on initial compression to smooth things out, and firmer for the rest of the travel which will reduce body roll.

If you're keen, go for it and report back then we'll know for sure!

 

[Ek9max]

Sorry. I meant no rubbing.

 

[YOWStinger]

Sorry. I meant no rubbing.

Edited my last post after you responded!

 

[Shrikecorp]

I have spoken to a few people with squared setups on eibachs.

All have ran 255/35/20. To rubbing. 20x9 +38 and 20x9.5 +35

I just haven't seen 20x9 +30 which the wheel I'm interested in is.

Going 255/30/20 sounds ideal for me to keep the Speedo right. But do you think it would be super rough? Also I don't really want to bent a wheel easily.

Have you looked at
Squared option 20A on the sheet? Might be a decent compromise, reasonable tire options.

 

[Ek9max]

Have you looked at
Squared option 20A on the sheet? Might be a decent compromise, reasonable tire options.

20x9 +26 might be quite a bit of poke, no?

 

[Shrikecorp]

20x9 +26 might be quite a bit of poke, no?

Yikes, yeah. But that part could be tweaked. You were looking at 20x9 30 offset?

 

[YOWStinger]

Anything over 8.5+30, 9+35 or 9.5+40 will poke, every -10 offset will be about another 7/16" out (~1/2" give or take). Depends on what you're going for, I doubt anyone will be disappointed with 8.5+30, 9+35 or 9.5+40, but if you're going for a flush look, I would suggest avoiding going beyond that unless you're trying to extend past the fender. If you want a wider or taller tire up front, definitely stick to that range.

Obviously take this with a grain of salt, if you really measure things out you can certainly go beyond those recommendations, but I would suggest that the point of this thread is to find out "what's recommended", the rest is buyer beware, it's your car, do what feels good to you.

 

[YOWStinger]

Personally, I have my own tastes, I'm trying to validate what 8.5+40s will fit the front, a little less track width up front makes it look like the back end of the car is just that much wider

I like that Porsche look with wide rear fenders. They got 20x8.5+40s to fit on the Federation Stinger, I'm aiming to do that too, just need to make sure I can clear the brakes.

 

[YOWStinger]

Also worth noting, when in doubt, go with a higher offset, worst case scenario you can get spacers. Too low and you're not going to be able to get the wheels machined to raise that offset.

 

[MerlintheMad]

I'm trying to validate what 8.5+40s will fit the front

These do. Aftermarket Wheels

 

[YOWStinger]

Nice @MerlintheMad ! Can you have a quick look on the sheet? We have you down for 19x9+40 in the front, are you running 8.5+40??

Wheel Tire Options

And damn, I didn't realize the Watkins came in L/R variations.

 

[MerlintheMad]

Nice @MerlintheMad ! Can you have a quick look on the sheet? We have you down for 19x9+40 in the front, are you running 8.5+40??

Wheel Tire Options

And damn, I didn't realize the Watkins came in L/R variations.

Yeah, I am 8.5 front, not 9. Yeah, the Watkins are true directional rims.

Here are a couple of pics I posted earlier today. You decide if the front is flush or slightly inside; I think it's slightly inside; and the rear is flush:

 

[YOWStinger]

Definitely slightly inside, I would expect just like the Federation Stinger which you can see most clearly in this shot, I love this setup personally, just looking at a different style of wheel, though the Sprint is amazing looking.

 

[YOWStinger]

Also, wow that's snug

 

[MisterMac]

Use a level to check plumb, then you'll know for certain.

 

[MerlintheMad]

Also, wow that's snug

That wasn't me getting lucky: that was Wheel Werks knowing their stuff!

 

[Kamauxx]

@Shrikecorp the info you have for my setup is mucho wrongo. Hopefully no one buys the set up listed because it won't be pretty.

Otherwise, good job!


For the most complete list of aftermarket wheels, specs, pics, etc on Stingers I encourage forum members to check out this 31 page thread:

Aftermarket Wheels

 

[Shrikecorp]

@Shrikecorp the info you have for my setup is mucho wrongo. Hopefully no one buys the set up listed because it won't be pretty.

Otherwise, good job!


For the most complete list of aftermarket wheels, specs, pics, etc on Stingers I encourage forum members to check out this 31 page thread:

Aftermarket Wheels

Then let's get it correct

 

[Shrikecorp]

Then let's get it correct

My reason for creating the new thread was to bring together the actual info from the Aftermarket Wheels thread as well as other sources. Sifting through a bazillion posts, 90% of which had no actual facts (though still fun), for facts was a lot.