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*HaLo* · 03-24-2003, 02:19 PM

Well, my high offset wheels caught up with me.

I just got some Ground Control with AGX and got them installed on my S13. I had some decent Ventus Plus 225/50ZR16 tires all around the car. Now my front tires "barely" clear the shocks, but they rub on them. I got a 7 mm spacer and the thing is solved. However, I hate how the car "handles" itself. That is why I need your help.

I have though of 2 solutions, which would cost me about the same price.

1. Get longer studs installed on all my hubs with spacers for the rear, hoping everything will equal out.

2. Get some 205/55ZR16 tires for the front.

Now, I am actually leaning on the second option because it would give me a spare set of tires for the rear (which will come handy this summer with Auto-X and my newly installed SR20DET).

What are the disadvantages of a staggered setup on a HICAS equipped S13? (205 in front, 225 in rear) How will my handling change?

Thanks a lot.

turbo240sx · 03-25-2003, 03:11 PM

i have a 225 45 17 on the front and a 235 45 17 on the rear, and the handling is fine the front is tighter than the back to begin with i think. i have no problems at all, except the tire rubbing the front suspension i also put a 7 mm spacer, but then changed it for a 20 mm spacer to clear 300 z brakes, also longer studs too front and back. i have no problems with it at all

*sykikchimp* · 03-25-2003, 03:43 PM

how does the car "Handle" itself differently?

03-24-2003, 02:19 PM	#1
HaLo from Canada, eh! Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Montreal, Quebec Age: 46 Posts: 5,201 Trader Rating: (0) Rides Gallery: HaLo Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Need suggestions/information on tire "setup" Well, my high offset wheels caught up with me. I just got some Ground Control with AGX and got them installed on my S13. I had some decent Ventus Plus 225/50ZR16 tires all around the car. Now my front tires "barely" clear the shocks, but they rub on them. I got a 7 mm spacer and the thing is solved. However, I hate how the car "handles" itself. That is why I need your help. I have though of 2 solutions, which would cost me about the same price. 1. Get longer studs installed on all my hubs with spacers for the rear, hoping everything will equal out. 2. Get some 205/55ZR16 tires for the front. Now, I am actually leaning on the second option because it would give me a spare set of tires for the rear (which will come handy this summer with Auto-X and my newly installed SR20DET). What are the disadvantages of a staggered setup on a HICAS equipped S13? (205 in front, 225 in rear) How will my handling change? Thanks a lot. __________________ -> HaLo Race Car: '98 E36 BMW M3 Daily Drivers: '23 Audi Q4 e-tron & '13 VW Touareg SOLD: 01 GPW Honda S2000 PARTED: 93 Pearl White 240SX LE Fastback w/SR20DET SOLD: 93 Super White 240SX SE Convertible w/Silvia Front

03-25-2003, 03:11 PM	#2
turbo240sx Zilvia Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: CT Posts: 166 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	i have a 225 45 17 on the front and a 235 45 17 on the rear, and the handling is fine the front is tighter than the back to begin with i think. i have no problems at all, except the tire rubbing the front suspension i also put a 7 mm spacer, but then changed it for a 20 mm spacer to clear 300 z brakes, also longer studs too front and back. i have no problems with it at all __________________ 240sx s-13 TURBO weekend v-8 killer 90 Talon TSI WARNING.THIS CAR IS EQUIPPED WITH A TURBOCHARGER. DUE TO POSSIBLE BREATHING PROBLEMS UNDER HEAVY ACCELERATION, ALL FEMALES ARE ADVISED TO REMOVE ANY TIGHT FITTING OR RESTRICTIVE CLOTHING FOR SAFETY.

03-25-2003, 03:43 PM	#3
sykikchimp WOW addicted Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: the moon Age: 44 Posts: 6,525 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	how does the car "Handle" itself differently? __________________