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gstjoker
09-21-2006, 08:53 PM
Okay, I've done some research around here and I couldn't find what I wanted to know. If it's been talked about already, just direct me to it or just leave inputs in my thread here. I'm just wondering what's the best size rims and tire size to get for a 2g gst. The car is used for daily driving a some weekend fun at the tracks.
sleepy2lazy
09-21-2006, 09:12 PM
The best size is really up to you. Whether you want 16, 17, 18.....is really up to you.
Try picturing it on your car at tirerack.com.
My rims are 18x8 +35 offset. Tires - 225/40/18
It works, no rubbing.

Only thing I hate is the giant wheelgap, which is hideous.

From RRE - Wheels for the track. 16's or 17's.

http://roadraceengineering.com/marctech/2000_9.htm
Kracka
09-21-2006, 09:22 PM
If you aint rollin' on dubs then you just aint a playa now are you? Pffffff, chump.

18's looks great on 2G's and would probably be my choice (I am more into handling than I am drag, keep that in mind). 18x8 is a good size, but I'd go with a 245 width tire instead, just make sure it'll clear.
1ViciousGSX
09-21-2006, 09:39 PM
18x8 on mine. Can't remember the off-set at the moment though. Either 36mm or 41mm, or something like that.
Nitto N555 225/40/ZR18 tires.
Nicely fills in the wheel gap, that's why I went with what I have.

http://www.dsmstyle.com/forums/vbgarage.php?do=getimage&id=7
Krazy_boi05
09-21-2006, 11:04 PM
I think that if ur going for speed?? then 16s or 17s but if looks then 18s or 19s
Goat Blower
09-22-2006, 12:13 PM
Heavy 18's are for ricers. :D
1ViciousGSX
09-23-2006, 03:00 AM
Heavy 18's are for ricers. :D
Good thing I got some light weight 18's. :p
sleepy2lazy
09-23-2006, 01:31 PM
Good thing I got some light weight 18's. :p

hehe, same here =)
Hoffer00
09-23-2006, 02:58 PM
The 19 are definitely for looks. my rubber is Toyo Proxy 4's 235/35
CVD
09-23-2006, 07:14 PM
As far as I am concerned the wheels only NEED to be big enough to clear the brakes, and I would never go more than 1 inch larger than factory size. Come to think of it, I never have gone over factor size wheels and probably never would. In my experience the handling benefit is effectively nil. Wheel weight, tire choice, and driver all have far more to do with it. Having a stiffer, shorter sidewall is not always going to be a good thing. In fact, from what I have seen in autox it tends to be a bad thing.

And if you are thinking about light track duty, your next thought should be AWD brakes.