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MaczPayne · 12-23-2010, 02:23 AM

I didn't read the whole thread, but just wanted to add some of my experiences. Use the information however you want, it's here for you.

255/40/17 on 17x9 +24

-You will need a coilover type suspension since OE style coils will interfere.
-If you have sloppy wheel bearings, the wheel will most likely rub on the coils.
-I was running -2deg F -1R on the street, with rolled fenders. The car was also my DD so tire wear was adversely affected (especially during my new motor's break-in)

I wanted to run a more DD friendly camber setting, so I ended up flaring the fronts and rears a little bit, it's not really noticeable.

I have since moved to a different car, running a different set of wheels.

17x9 +17, 255/40/17

The Mandeville BBK gives me a 3mm thinner rotor hat up front, so the wheel is essentially +20mm. To use 255's up front with tire friendly camber settings, I had to really flare out the fender - about an inch. I did an okay job - it could be done better but it suits my purposes for now.

The rears got the same roll and flare, and was considerably easier to do than the fronts.

The alignment I run on the street is very mild - -0.5deg F -1deg R

Autocross: -3deg F -1deg R, 1/16th toe out F, 0 rear, OE caster
Road course: Similar, but 0 toe F and R, and -2deg F (Really doesn't hold much weight since I auto-x more)

Pics:

Hope this helps!

12-23-2010, 02:23 AM	#36
MaczPayne Bah! Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Riverside, SoCal Posts: 442 Rep Power: 18	I didn't read the whole thread, but just wanted to add some of my experiences. Use the information however you want, it's here for you. 255/40/17 on 17x9 +24 -You will need a coilover type suspension since OE style coils will interfere. -If you have sloppy wheel bearings, the wheel will most likely rub on the coils. -I was running -2deg F -1R on the street, with rolled fenders. The car was also my DD so tire wear was adversely affected (especially during my new motor's break-in) I wanted to run a more DD friendly camber setting, so I ended up flaring the fronts and rears a little bit, it's not really noticeable. I have since moved to a different car, running a different set of wheels. 17x9 +17, 255/40/17 The Mandeville BBK gives me a 3mm thinner rotor hat up front, so the wheel is essentially +20mm. To use 255's up front with tire friendly camber settings, I had to really flare out the fender - about an inch. I did an okay job - it could be done better but it suits my purposes for now. The rears got the same roll and flare, and was considerably easier to do than the fronts. The alignment I run on the street is very mild - -0.5deg F -1deg R Autocross: -3deg F -1deg R, 1/16th toe out F, 0 rear, OE caster Road course: Similar, but 0 toe F and R, and -2deg F (Really doesn't hold much weight since I auto-x more) Pics: Hope this helps! __________________ Johnson TA FC in the works! Last edited by MaczPayne; 12-23-2010 at 02:27 AM.