staggered wheels on an awd dsm
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November 14, 2012 02:13 pm UTC
November 14, 2012 02:13 pm UTC
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Mike Eng
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I've seen it done...successfully? I don't know, I understand the rolling diameter needs to match back and front but could someone run a 7.5" wheel up front and 8" in the rear? then 225 and 245? My current wheels are 18x8 +40mm offset and they fit PERFECTLY. tires are 245/40/18 which is a VERY common size and doesn't break the bank to buy them. I'm just already sick of these wheels (Enkei EKM3 in hyper silver)..and I miss having a machined lip. AND, I found a great deal on some SPYN SPYDER EVO's which are the size's i described up top. appreciate your input guys!
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Re: staggered wheels on an awd dsm
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November 14, 2012 03:22 pm UTC
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Mike Eng
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although, I could technically run the same tire size front and back 245/40/18 and 18x8 in the rear with a 2" lip and +40 offset, then no lip up front in a +45 offset and 18x7.5
but...that's more show than go. i just may do that HAHAHAHA
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Re: staggered wheels on an awd dsm
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November 15, 2012 11:13 pm UTC
November 15, 2012 11:13 pm UTC
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Ryan Laliberte
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The only disadvantage with running staggered wheels is the viscous coupler in the transmission.
Its a big disadvantage. You lose your AWD if that thing shits the bed. I wouldn't do it if I were you.
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Re: staggered wheels on an awd dsm
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November 15, 2012 11:22 pm UTC
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naww i've decided against it. if anything, I'll keep looking for my machined lip rims. I miss my Racing Hart Evo C5's problem is, they're discontinued.
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Re: staggered wheels on an awd dsm
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November 16, 2012 04:39 am UTC
November 16, 2012 04:39 am UTC
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Bryan Lawrence
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LOL, I have to agree with Rob on this one. I will say that I still take my sweet time over speed bumps, enough that the girl friend gets annoyed. I think what annoys her the most is when we are in her SUV and I still take it slow over the speed bumps
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Re: staggered wheels on an awd dsm
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November 16, 2012 04:55 am UTC
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Rob Cauduro
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I bet my inch and a half gapped dsm will handle ten fold better than your VW wanna be tucked DSM When you lower the car THAT much, and wanna DRIVE it, your gonna bang bump stops and hit the strut towers, unless you baby the thing, ......pretty boy Function over form, We have AWD, use it
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Re: staggered wheels on an awd dsm
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November 16, 2012 04:10 pm UTC
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Michael Lee
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The car with the "Got Grip" plates and the last Red car are absolutely gorgeous.
I agree with Rob. I had my car lowered on Eibach Sportline springs and it was WAY too low. I was scraping everywhere, had trouble getting into parking lots, underground garages, etc.
I also found it dangerous when entering some stripmalls making a left turn. I had to slow down to a crawl with oncoming traffic rolling in.
It was unnerving.
I don't know how much of a gap there is with stock springs, but it doesn't look too bad.
I know the Eibach Prokit springs aren't the greatest for handling, but for straight looks they seem to be just right, not too low not too high.
I don't think you have to worry about scraping with the Prokit.
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Re: staggered wheels on an awd dsm
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November 16, 2012 04:55 pm UTC
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Mike Eng
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yeah man, I literally just installed two new front white's and the rears are maybe 2 seasons old by now. the reason I replace the two front was because one was leaking and i figured seeing as I had the transmission out and the axles off, including upper control arms (powdered btw ) may aswell spend the extra $150 or whatever it was to refresh the front end. I've put MAYBE 2,000kms on them by now? and as for the prokit springs, they're new last summer, so also, 2 season. I've also got some spare top hats that could use a sand blast and powder coat but if I go coilover next season, I'll just give those to you Mike, they're still in great shape too.
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Re: staggered wheels on an awd dsm
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November 17, 2012 02:05 am UTC
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Michael Lee
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yeah man, I literally just installed two new front white's and the rears are maybe 2 seasons old by now. the reason I replace the two front was because one was leaking and i figured seeing as I had the transmission out and the axles off, including upper control arms (powdered btw ) may aswell spend the extra $150 or whatever it was to refresh the front end. I've put MAYBE 2,000kms on them by now? and as for the prokit springs, they're new last summer, so also, 2 season. I've also got some spare top hats that could use a sand blast and powder coat but if I go coilover next season, I'll just give those to you Mike, they're still in great shape too. Sick, spring is looking mighty fine. I'm gonna try and get dirty this weekend so I'm ready in the spring and I can just toss 'em in on my own.
1997 Eclipse GST/X Eat in small amounts. Otherwise be prepared to paint toilet bowls~ Mike Eng
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