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Originally Posted by y180sx
I'm sure this is a duplicate post but i'm having trouble finding the answer i need.
I recently moved and now have a drift track 30 min away and a circuit 2ish hours away. I've been drifting my 180 for a while now, but i'd like to start getting into some grippy driving.
My question is what wheel/tire sizes should I go for? I know that has been asked a million times, but i'm looking for performance, not looks. Currently, I have Enkei RPF-1's 17x9.5+18's all around. 235/40 up front and 245/45 in the rear. Front rubs at lock and I'm sure would rub under hard turning. Would i be better off getting a 16x9 or 17x9(+15?)? Can anything bigger than 235 fit under a stock front fender (rolled not pulled)? Do I even need a 235? or would a 225 be okay? I know the tire i choose plays a lot into it. Right now i'll probably get Nankangs as i cant spend $500+ for a set of tires.
My suspension is pretty well upgraded. just needs to be set up to grip, not drift.
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Unfortunately a 16x9 will limit your tire choices if you're looking for a grippy 200TW tire. A 17x9 opens up lots of choices for 255 street tires. Try to find some takeoffs from your local autocross guys who are trying to stay at the forefront of tire grip. Why run a +15 offset? A higher offset will probably give you the clearance you need. Let me know, we can get you a great deal on a set of Enkeis. There are a few cast wheels cheaper than the RPF1s that make great budget track wheels.