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

[YOWStinger]

@Kamauxx Updated you in the sheet, pulled specs from your other posts, noticing that in your case the tires are wrong, I'll update that tooView attachment 24127

@Kamauxx I updated here as above, this is what's in the sheet:



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Wheels: Vertini RF 1.1
Wheel sizes: 20x9 +35 front. 20X10.5 +45 rear.
Tires: Nitto NT555G2
Tire sizes: 245/35 and 285/30

 

[Shrikecorp]

@Kamauxx I updated here as above, this is what's in the sheet:

View attachment 24302

Pulled from:

Your search-fu is stronger than mine, I was rooting around

 

[YOWStinger]

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.

Agreed, I had the same need. There are 31 pages in the Aftermarket Wheels thread, and there is misinformation spread across all of them, you'd need to read every page to figure out what the recommended sizes are, who has done what and what worked all in one place. That's what the new spreadsheet is for. Additionally, we've standardized and curated the data so that it's all in the same format, and from the sheet you can link from any setup into wheel-size.com to see exactly how it fits compared to stock (or eibach which is so common)

 

[YOWStinger]

Additionally, while the look of the wheels is important, and the shape of the spokes could have an affect on fitment with brakes, the only thing that really matters is diameter, width, offset, tread width and sidewall, everything else is just eye-of-the-beholder. So, you might not see exactly the wheel you're looking for, but you want to know if it fits, the spreadsheet in the first post here will tell you for sure. The most common questions are "will it poke" or "will it rub", you can get that answer here.

 

[Kamauxx]

@Kamauxx I updated here as above, this is what's in the sheet:

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Pulled from:

I was mostly concerned about the tire sizes. If anyone ordered what was previously listed they'd be in for some heartache.

Looks good now.

 

[Kamauxx]

Your search-fu is stronger than mine, I was rooting around

It's on page 2 of this thread.

 

[Shrikecorp]

It's on page 2 of this thread.

Okay, so I need to stop drinking at work.

 

[Ek9max]

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.

I've seen 9.5+35 that actually looked slight tucked. He's 20x9.5 +35 with 245/35/20 all the way around.

See attached.

That's what I figure 9 +30 would he even 1mm more tucked.

 

[YOWStinger]

Yeah, I would say that 9+30 would be pretty safe, it'll stick out an extra 1/4 inch farther than 8.5+30 which is pretty respectable, you'd barely notice

 

[CoconutRob]

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.

Yes same here. The federation also runs a taller setup. 245 35 20. I want to do the same but 245 40 19 but want confirmation

 

[CoconutRob]

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:
View attachment 24293 View attachment 24294

Can you tell if a 245 40 fit on your front?

 

[MisterMac]

Can you tell if a 245 40 fit on your front?

Yes, they do. I ran that size for quite a while squared

 

[Shrikecorp]

Asking here first...67.1mm hub fitting a wheel with 74.1mm bore means rings, correct? Or is it common to let the lugs handle the burden of centering the wheel? Never considered it before. Does this represent any compromise, near or long term? I won't be tracking the car, but I'm a fairly...spirited driver.

 

[MisterMac]

Asking here first...67.1mm hub fitting a wheel with 74.1mm bore means rings, correct? Or is it common to let the lugs handle the burden of centering the wheel? Never considered it before. Does this represent any compromise, near or long term? I won't be tracking the car, but I'm a fairly...spirited driver.

If you want the most stable and vibration free ride, then put on hub Centric rings. Are they mandatory? No.

 

[Shrikecorp]

If you want the most stable and vibration free ride, then put on hub Centric rings. Are they mandatory? No.

Whatever's best. This is one area where I'm not going to skimp.

 

[MisterMac]

Whatever's best. This is one area where I'm not going to skimp.

Great choice!

The only wheel I've ever seen sheer off a car had after market wheels without HCR. For less than ten bucks, you can't go wrong.

 

[MisterMac]

I recently purchased some Ark Performance 225S from Nick. He was less expensive than the K8Stinger store. I had Discount Tire (DT) mount them for me.

On my drive home I had vibration I had never experienced before, so a couple days later I had DT check them out. They told me I should get some Hub Centric Rings.

Stupid me. I assumed that because HCR and new lugs were included in the set from K8 that the set through Nick would also. They didn't....

So, I bought some aluminum HCR and some racing lugs, put them on, and all is well.

As an aside, on the cost side, it ended up costing me more in total than if I had ordered from K8.

 

[Shrikecorp]

I recently purchased some Ark Performance 225S from Nick. He was less expensive than the K8Stinger store. I had Discount Tire (DT) mount them for me.

On my drive home I had vibration I had never experienced before, so a couple days later I had DT check them out. They told me I should get some Hub Centric Rings.

Stupid me. I assumed that because HCR and new lugs were included in the set from K8 that the set through Nick would also. They didn't....

So, I bought some aluminum HCR and some racing lugs, put them on, and all is well.

As an aside, on the cost side, it ended up costing me more in total than if I had ordered from K8.

Those are nice rims...I was coveting the 270s on K8, but sold out. Suppose I could find elsewhere.

 

[YOWStinger]

Would highly suggest that HCRs are not optional

 

[Shrikecorp]

Would highly suggest that HCRs are not optional

I gather. Don't see that much selection in a precise fit for our hubs, so rings it'll be.