Hey guys,
I am looking for some guidance as far as what my options are. I did a lot of reading recently but wasn't able to find a clear answer so here it goes... Appreciate any feedback I can get...

I am trying to decide on wheel offset + tire width + suspension height and here are my requirements:

a) performance first
I understand that aggressive flushed wheels look great (and they soooo do) but they also kill performance. No 19 inchers or extreme wheel widths. Thinking of wheel size 18x9 for slight improvement in width as well as keeping the weight down to a minimum. ...and don't try to talk me out of it. :-)

b) no fender work
Some day I will want to sell the car and want to keep it in a condition that next owner would appreciate. Under no circumstances I wish to roll or pull fenders

c) some improvement in appearance
Want to decrease space between wheel and fender as much as possible but car has to be able to carry me (170lbs), wife (110lbs), and 2 kids (under 50 lbs at the moment) without rubbing, even during some spirited driving

d) suspension work
No coilovers (at least for now). Thinking of upgrading springs but can forgo the idea if it won't work for me. Will however install rear sway to reduce the body roll


Having said that, I am pretty much set on Forgestar F14s (18x9) as far as wheels but the following are still open / tbd:

a) wheel offset
b) tire width
c) springs kind/brand

Any recommendations as far as the combination I should go with? Are my requrements even realistic?

Thx in advance...

Kris

 

How about throwing some 15mm spacers behind your OE wheels and calling it a day?

 

e) no spacers

BTW, I do intend to use stock wheels for winter, hence Forgestars as summer-only wheels.


thx for the recommendation

 

...and to add a couple more points...

will consider 18x9.5 wheel size as well and would like to go as wide as possible as far as the tire without rubbing and without fenderwork...

thx

 

18x9.5 +22 (or more) wheels with 255/35 or 265/35 tires.

For example, TE37's in that size. I've read at a few places people running that size w/o rubbing issues lowered on springs.

 

Thx Sev...

 

coilovers should give you the adjustability you are after. as far as spacers, im far too new to give any comments on that

However coilovers allow you to choose what height works for you and where you live. coming from ohio, i know that my ride height has to be set higher than people living in AZ.

 

f) No small diameters that will make my car rev too high on the highway and/or make my speedo inaccurate.

 

 

from my findings, I have seen most evo guys running 255 or 265 either staggered or equal fitment all around. However I have also seen them running 275 285 and even 305, IMO those are too big for the car!

 

Thx guys...