dirtymatt

So i got some enkei ERO2 nice wheels in anthrax but anyways. i read the forums and am so lost on what tires to get.

Front at 17x7 with a 42 offset Current Tire: 235.45.17
Rear at 18x8.5 with a 35 offset Current Tire: 235.40.17

It looks a little odd with the front tires being a little bit more bigger. I drive fine everywhere but once i hit a dip i smell some good rubber burning..
i need to know what tire size to get cause these are crappy.

silentdancer

those rears are really aggressive. and you say you have 18 inch rims in the rear with 17 inch tires on them? . from your set up i am assuming you are rubbing front and rear. from i would try a 215, and rear hmmm... rolled fenders + camber you should be able to fit a 235 without rubbing.

Johnny Sack

i agree, forget trying to find tires to fit the rears, get new rims.

silentdancer

dirtymatt

Yeah i meant 18"tire sry. And from what i see i dont know how the fender is even rubbing, the car is stock height and there is a pretty big gap between the fender and tire. im gonna check tonight and see if anything else is rubbing but i might just roll the fender cause thats pretty easy. ITs the Rear thats rubbing when i hit a big dip. the fronts are fine.

dirtymatt

So is it OK if i keep the rims and run:
Front: 235.40.17
Rear: 235.40.18

Sinji

You can run 255/35-18 in the back if you roll the fender and dial in camber at 2.2 degrees in the rear. You should go with a smaller tire in the front like a 215 or 225 profile to keep a stagger on the width if you're going to keep the 235 in the rear. The reason you're rubbing on the rear right now is because the spring rate on the s2k is somewhat soft and your on the stock camber setting. You are more likely rubbing where the rear bumper is bolted onto the body, thats where mose of the problems are.

fwi, I was running 18x9+34 offset on the rear with 255/35 tires and there was no rubbing. However, I have coilovers with stiffer spring rate and I dialed in my camber at 2.5 degrees. Fenders are rolled, and the tab that holds the rear bumper has been bent up. You're running nsx style huh, 17 front 18 rears, hows the handling...

dirtymatt

Man it handles really nice and looks mean as hell!!! I think im gonna run a 235.35.18 in the rear and roll the fender a lil bit. and the front i think im gonna run a 215.35.17. This sound about right?

DerrS2K

No, proper size would be 215/45/17 for the front. If you think it handles well now try putting the right size tires on. You do realize stock stagger is 215 front 245 rear right. Running a 235 in the rear is giving you less grip than stock. We won't go into what brand and model tire you are using. It may look nice but you definately aren't getting max performance out of your car.

dirtymatt

well i understand that but really im not a auto x guy or, just want something that looks nice to roll around in. drag race every now and then.