Sharps SSS

Hi everyone,

I would appreciate a few moments of your time on the following wheel/tire combos I'm ready to pull the trigger on.
I would hate to make a mistake after spending good $$$!

First the wheels: I want to buy Work CR Ultimate in matte black for my 2003 stock height/suspension baby.
I'm looking at 17x8+47 for the front and 17x9+38 for the rear. (These are the highest offset available in 9" wide)
Will these specs work without any rolling with stock height/suspension?
If not, what else would you recommend ?

Tires: I'm buying Yokahama AD08's and am considering the following options:

Rear: I have pretty much decided to get 255/40/17 which are 10.3 wide and have an 25.0" diameter. (Talk me out of it if I'm wrong)

Front: 225/45/17 vs 235/40/17.
The 45's are 8.9" wide and have a 24.8" diameter.
The 40's are 9.5" wide and have a 24.4" diameter (Please offer your opinions on these sizes or if others would be better)

Which front size would offer the best stagger with the 255 rears?
Or if you have a better front size recommendation let me know.

Thanks in advance!

ian05s2k

From what I have seen, it seems like the 225 tires are more common with a 255 rear than any other size. I personally run stock ap2 size tires for street use, but the track use does see benefit to the 225/255 combo in my experience. Good luck with the new setup man.

s2000Junky

On an ap1 I would run less tire up front, so id stick to the 225/255 stagger. Now as far as rim fitment, your going to need to roll the fenders, especially in the rear. You need a +50 minimum to get away from it with these tires. And no the stock tires size still wont give you enough leeway.

Sharps SSS

So,
will 17x8+47 with a 225/45/17 on the front need rolling with stock height and suspension?

How about 17x9+38 with 245/40/17 tires instead of 255's?

The problem is the max offset is +38 in 17x9

I really would prefer not rolling the rear. If I can switch to the 245's I would do it.

s2000Junky

You should be alright up front with enough camber, -1.5 to -2 but you will have to watch it. If you start rubbing the liner with the tire its just a matter of time before it wears through and your tire grabs one of the steel tabs and f@#ks your fender up. You might consider a 215 to give you some added margin. The rear there is no way around it at that offset and width, you have to roll, even with a 245.

MidwestAP2

Hi guys just needed your recommendation on wheels tires....
I'm looking to get wheels for my AP2 - the vehicle has OEM suspension and springs...

I'm looking to get this size and need to know if there will be any rubbing or issues fitting them now, and if I drop the car 1" if that will be an issue with these wheels?

F: 18x8
R: 18x8.5
offset 46
Bolt pattern 5x114.3

also what size tires are recommended for this setup?

feedback much appreciated

Manga_Spawn

You will need to roll the fenders and reload the tabs.

Tires should be 225/40/18 front 255/35/18 rears.