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Which one is the better set-up?

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Old Oct 7, 2003 | 12:08 AM
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Which one is the better set-up?

17x7 +35 Front 17x8 +38 Rear
17x8 +38 Front 17x9 +35 Rear
17x8 All around
17x9 All around
Which one will be a better set-up for the Coupe?

Also, what aspect ratio i should be looking for when buying winter tire? Same as the factory ones?

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Old Oct 7, 2003 | 10:48 PM
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Re: Which one is the better set-up?

Go bigger than 17s IMHO. Be at LEAST 18" and max 20". 17's are too small for this car especially with the wheelgap you will have.

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Old Oct 8, 2003 | 12:35 AM
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Re: Which one is the better set-up?

I'm just getting this for winter tire, so i think 17s will be fine, so... any comment on the combos?

 
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Old Oct 8, 2003 | 01:16 AM
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Re: Which one is the better set-up?

Either 9" all around or the 8"/9" combo

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Old Oct 9, 2003 | 02:23 AM
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Re: Which one is the better set-up?

you want skinner wheels/tires for better winter traction. don't get anything bigger than 8".
if you want stagger, get 7.5 front and 8 in the rear.
but 7.5 all around makes more sense for winter use.

I would even consider 7", as long as the offset is right and they don't look too "shrunken" into the wheel well

anyone got picks? I need to buy a set soon for a toronto winter

 
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Old Oct 16, 2003 | 02:35 AM
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Re: Which one is the better set-up?

In agreement with previous postings, go bigger. 18 is an ideal size and only a little bit more than 17. And go staggered.

 
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