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GSXRBOBBY
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« on: June 06, 2004, 08:54:26 pm »
I have been looking into getting a set of Chip Foose wheels just need help picking the right size after I install the coilovers, what size would fit and look the best?
18X7.5 / PCD: 5X100mm / Offset: 33 / CB: 66.0
18X7.5 / PCD: 5X100mm / Offset: 45 / CB: 66.0
19X7.5 / PCD: 5X100mm / Offset: 33 / CB: 66.1
19X7.5 / PCD: 5X100mm / Offset: 45 / CB: 66.1
20X7.5 / PCD: 5X100mm / Offset: 45 / CB: 72.6
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GoFast85
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« Reply #1 on: June 07, 2004, 07:29:34 am »
Get ready for a bumpy ride Huh. It will corner and look like the devil, though! Wink
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« Reply #2 on: June 07, 2004, 11:38:30 am »
Holley shit!  I won’t go any larger than 16” rims.

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GSXRBOBBY
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« Reply #3 on: June 07, 2004, 10:13:57 pm »
I was going to go with 17", but these are the rims I have been looking for. I love the 5 star look and the little screw type things going around it look kick a$$. Plus I have become a big fan of Chip Foose in the last few months so 18's here I come I guess, what offset?
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GSXRBOBBY
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« Reply #4 on: June 07, 2004, 10:15:53 pm »
http://www.fierodrivers.com/forum/index.php?topic=1703.0
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GSXRBOBBY
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« Reply #5 on: July 20, 2004, 03:39:28 pm »
I WAS TOLD THIS MAYBE THE BEST SET UP?
18X7.5 / PCD: 5X100mm / Offset: 45 / CB: 66.0
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« Reply #6 on: July 26, 2004, 12:12:13 pm »
The best set up for what?

Ride?
Handling?
Looks?

If you want to corner like you are on rails then yes.  But that’s only the feeling of it, my 16” rims with 50 series tires will corner better than your 18” with 30 series tires.

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GoFast85
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« Reply #7 on: July 26, 2004, 12:22:48 pm »
That's because of the extra inch lower that your car sits to the ground arron 18-16=2 divided by half equals one inch? Better cornerabliliy with the 1 inch?
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« Reply #8 on: July 26, 2004, 01:44:22 pm »
1 st and far most is a good ride, then 2nd is a mix between looks and cornering, not like I can push it to much where I live. But I have a few times, you all know you have to try it and push it?!?!?!?
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« Reply #9 on: July 26, 2004, 03:32:35 pm »
Quote from: GoFast85 on July 26, 2004, 12:22:48 pm
That's because of the extra inch lower that your car sits to the ground arron 18-16=2 divided by half equals one inch? Better cornerabliliy with the 1 inch?

Not so. A 215 60 R15 is almost exactly the same size as a 225 40 R18 or a 235 50 R16.  A 25.2" diameter vs. 25.1" vs. 25.3".


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« Reply #10 on: July 26, 2004, 05:27:00 pm »
Really, the tire is that short!?!?
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« Reply #11 on: July 27, 2004, 12:15:17 pm »
one of the easiest ways to test different tire sizes on your new rims in comparison to your old tire size is this website.

http://www.miata.net/garage/tirecalc.html

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« Reply #12 on: July 27, 2004, 12:48:11 pm »
Quote from: GSXRBOBBY on July 26, 2004, 01:44:22 pm
1 st and far most is a good ride, then 2nd is a mix between looks and cornering, not like I can push it to much where I live. But I have a few times, you all know you have to try it and push it?!?!?!?

well, Bobby
if ride is first and foremost as you say then you are going to have a rough one as the sidewall gets shorter.  No two ways about it.  You are going to have to make a choice on that one.  You could compensate (somewhat) for the 35 series by going to softer springs and shocks, but there goes the benefit of handling - increased body roll etc.
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« Reply #13 on: July 27, 2004, 11:03:15 pm »
I thought about it some more and 1st is more about performance, then looks, then smooth ride. If I wanted a smooth comfortable ride I would buy a van! Sorry for the miss lead!!!
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