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I checked 215/45/17 and 225/45/17 there isnt much difference but the 225/45/17 are much closer to the stock then the 215/45/17. But on the tyre calculator i compared it to my stock. And say my speedo reads 100km/hr on my stock wheels, on the 215/45 im doing about 98.94km/hr where as the 225/45 it is about 100.38. Which one am i better off running?sigpic
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Originally posted by Hau View PostI checked 215/45/17 and 225/45/17 there isnt much difference but the 225/45/17 are much closer to the stock then the 215/45/17. But on the tyre calculator i compared it to my stock. And say my speedo reads 100km/hr on my stock wheels, on the 215/45 im doing about 98.94km/hr where as the 225/45 it is about 100.38. Which one am i better off running?
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Hi guys, i have owned my DC5S for about 6 months now, have just been enjoying it stock and i'm starting to collect a few parts for it at the moment. Have read through a lot of this thread and i think i've come to a conclusion for my wheels. I'm looking at some Weds Sport TC105N wheels in 17x9+25 all round.
From looking through this thread a 235/40 tyre would fit with guards rolled and 3 degrees camber at the rear and 4 at the front? is there a better tyre size i can use? I don't want too much stretch if any, and i would preffer the side walls to feel quite stiff, i just dont want them to feel sloppy like my stock tyres. Obviously this will vary between different types of tyres but i will be looking at a UHP street/semi slick tyre to give you a rough idea. I want the car to look good but i want it too handle well too.
I don't expect to slam the car, probably more like a 1-1.5 finger gap or similar. I will be using coilovers with 12K spring rates front and rear, front with have camber plates and rear will have camber bolts.
Also after reading this thread it seems that some people consider a x9 wheel a decrease in performance over a x8. My car is a daily and if i tracked the car i would probably use a different set of wheels however i do go for the occasional spirited drive through some hills near my house, i always thought a slightly wider wheel increased wheel track and also the amount of tyre in contact with the road so it would improve performance?
I just want to clarify this, so i don't buy these wheels/tyres and end up unhappy with them.
Cheers
Ryan
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Originally posted by Oz Striker View PostHi guys, i have owned my DC5S for about 6 months now, have just been enjoying it stock and i'm starting to collect a few parts for it at the moment. Have read through a lot of this thread and i think i've come to a conclusion for my wheels. I'm looking at some Weds Sport TC105N wheels in 17x9+25 all round.
From looking through this thread a 235/40 tyre would fit with guards rolled and 3 degrees camber at the rear and 4 at the front? is there a better tyre size i can use? I don't want too much stretch if any, and i would preffer the side walls to feel quite stiff, i just dont want them to feel sloppy like my stock tyres. Obviously this will vary between different types of tyres but i will be looking at a UHP street/semi slick tyre to give you a rough idea. I want the car to look good but i want it too handle well too.
I don't expect to slam the car, probably more like a 1-1.5 finger gap or similar. I will be using coilovers with 12K spring rates front and rear, front with have camber plates and rear will have camber bolts.
Also after reading this thread it seems that some people consider a x9 wheel a decrease in performance over a x8. My car is a daily and if i tracked the car i would probably use a different set of wheels however i do go for the occasional spirited drive through some hills near my house, i always thought a slightly wider wheel increased wheel track and also the amount of tyre in contact with the road so it would improve performance?
I just want to clarify this, so i don't buy these wheels/tyres and end up unhappy with them.
In regards to performance, given the same tyre type/compound the increase in lateral grip from a 235 tyre on a 9" wide wheel will be noticeable compared to stock. It will probably be more responsive on turn in and direction changes as well. The only negative is that you may experience more tramlining and kickback in the steering. Why not fit them with some good high performance street tyres and then if you decide to hit the track you can just use the same wheels?
You could go for a 245/40 but that will be slightly tougher to fit.
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Originally posted by ChargeR View PostSeems like you have done your research and you are definitely on the right track, the wheel and tyre size you suggest is a great choice for a balance of looks and performance. You may not need as much camber as you think, but that will be very ride height dependent.
In regards to performance, given the same tyre type/compound the increase in lateral grip from a 235 tyre on a 9" wide wheel will be noticeable compared to stock. It will probably be more responsive on turn in and direction changes as well. The only negative is that you may experience more tramlining and kickback in the steering. Why not fit them with some good high performance street tyres and then if you decide to hit the track you can just use the same wheels?
You could go for a 245/40 but that will be slightly tougher to fit.
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Good research Ryan (As stated by ChargeR).
Also good choice on rims, and sizes.
As for tyres, I'm using the Z1 Starspecs on my Integra, and rate them highly! I have used KU36's in the past, and there is day and light between the two... and I liked the KU36's. I've also heard good things about the 595RSR's, but haven't done much research into them, as I'll probably run the Z1's again.
I have run 17x8 +35, and 17x9 +22 (Current rims). I would say that the performance with the 9's is better then the 8's. I ran the same sized tyre with both (225/45). Stance is also much better. Only problem you might get is that with the rims having slight poke in the front, it might look a little weird with having so much of a gap. But this is a personal preference.
I did run 17x9.5 +35 with a 245/40 for a little while (Front only). I can't really comment on them to much, as I had to run minimal camber up front due to the offset and being too close to the struts.
Look forward to seeing the finish product.
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Originally posted by 45SET View PostGood research Ryan (As stated by ChargeR).
Also good choice on rims, and sizes.
As for tyres, I'm using the Z1 Starspecs on my Integra, and rate them highly! I have used KU36's in the past, and there is day and light between the two... and I liked the KU36's. I've also heard good things about the 595RSR's, but haven't done much research into them, as I'll probably run the Z1's again.
I have run 17x8 +35, and 17x9 +22 (Current rims). I would say that the performance with the 9's is better then the 8's. I ran the same sized tyre with both (225/45). Stance is also much better. Only problem you might get is that with the rims having slight poke in the front, it might look a little weird with having so much of a gap. But this is a personal preference.
I did run 17x9.5 +35 with a 245/40 for a little while (Front only). I can't really comment on them to much, as I had to run minimal camber up front due to the offset and being too close to the struts.
Look forward to seeing the finish product.
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Originally posted by Oz Striker View PostCheers for some more helpful info 45SET, looks like the star specs are the way to go then. I think you mean "day and night" dont you? :P Having a little trouble sourcing the wheels ATM, hopefully I can find someone that has a set
As for sourcing the rims, have a talk to Jesse Streeter (You should be able to google it, other wise I'll PM you his email address when I get home).
He is an Australian based in Japan that can assist with getting parts sent over from Japan. I got my TE37's through him, and I know a few others have got parts through him.
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I also have Z1 starspecs, probably one of the best tyres I've ever run. I can WOT and not lose any traction, don't know about launching though.. as I never launch my car.
Only downside is that they're slightly noisy, but if you have engine mounts you will barely hear the noise. Highly recommend these tyres!
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Originally posted by 45SET View PostDay and light... nigth and day... same thing
As for sourcing the rims, have a talk to Jesse Streeter (You should be able to google it, other wise I'll PM you his email address when I get home).
He is an Australian based in Japan that can assist with getting parts sent over from Japan. I got my TE37's through him, and I know a few others have got parts through him.
Originally posted by Lemmiwinks View PostI also have Z1 starspecs, probably one of the best tyres I've ever run. I can WOT and not lose any traction, don't know about launching though.. as I never launch my car.
Only downside is that they're slightly noisy, but if you have engine mounts you will barely hear the noise. Highly recommend these tyres!
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