i know here we go again wheel offsets
06-25-2007, 08:08 AM
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Originally Posted by mugen888,Jun 24 2007, 11:48 PM
Im looking at buying a set of wheels i just want some advice on offsets and fitments
can this work 17x7.5 ET+48 all round?
with 215 on front and 225 on rear
is this a good combo ?
can this work 17x7.5 ET+48 all round?
with 215 on front and 225 on rear
is this a good combo ?
Handles fine and the wet is not a problem. Probably cause I don't have baloons on the rears
Doesnt struggle with traction so no point going wider on the back IMO. Wider tyres just have a wider, thinner contact patch. Don't neccessarily mean more grip on the corners
06-25-2007, 09:37 AM
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Originally Posted by Si2k,Jun 25 2007, 08:08 AM
... Wider tyres just have a wider, thinner contact patch....
I always thought the wider the tyre the wider the contact patch but as fat if you know what i meen.
I know it will make the car lighter on the contact patch as weight is spread out and also more chance of Aquaplaning due to the width.... never heard of it makeing the contact patch thinner though. I could be wrong though.
06-25-2007, 10:12 AM
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Originally Posted by RobJ1,Jun 25 2007, 05:37 PM
Do they?
I always thought the wider the tyre the wider the contact patch but as fat if you know what i meen.
I know it will make the car lighter on the contact patch as weight is spread out and also more chance of Aquaplaning due to the width.... never heard of it makeing the contact patch thinner though. I could be wrong though.
I always thought the wider the tyre the wider the contact patch but as fat if you know what i meen.
I know it will make the car lighter on the contact patch as weight is spread out and also more chance of Aquaplaning due to the width.... never heard of it makeing the contact patch thinner though. I could be wrong though.
Notice how skinny tyres usually look flat?
