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Jinglz 18-11-2013 06:37 PM

Wide Wheels?
 
Im considering buying a new set of wheels so i do i know how wide i can go? im considering fenders as well so help plz

Rupewrecht 18-11-2013 06:42 PM

What kind of Astina? What kind of suspension? How much camber are you running?

ghetto3 18-11-2013 07:01 PM

8" wide is the reasonable limit of width to rims. Offset would have to be 35 or 30 and youd need coilovers and lipped guards, maybe a pinch of camber to fit them.
You can go wider with flares (fenders?) but you're already past the legal limitations and you put high load on your bearings. A 9" may fit with lower offset than 30 if your brave.
8"35 offset is a nice fit and you can run 205 or 215 tyre.

Jinglz 18-11-2013 07:17 PM

yea im considering doing something stupidly cool since i hardly get to drive it

Its a BA 1994 the only chance from stock is the engine to a klze
but i will be doing suspension possibly with wheel upgrade.
so i wanna 18 inch and 8 inchs wide was what i was thinking but the wider the more umm grip lets just say lol
oww and i have no idea how camber works and all that negative & positive offset or how its relevant, if we dont need to go into that its sweet.

so something stupid and yes flares my bad for some reason i call it fenders :S

project.r.racing 18-11-2013 07:32 PM

you really cannot go wider than 8 inches. when the wheels are at full lock, the wheel section closest to drivers/passenger feet almost rubs the inside of the arches.

also finding a tyre that fits a 18x8 will be a scretch or likely extreme large oversize like 225/35R18 etc.

15x8 or 16x8 will giv you many more options to play with.

Rupewrecht 18-11-2013 08:07 PM

Hatch or Hardtop?

With stock strut-type suspension, an 8.5 +40 will fit on the front and still be inside the guards, but will rub on the struts on the rear. A +30 with a fair bit of camber is doable if it's more looks over handling that you're going for.

8" +30 is a relatively sensible size/width, but you'll have to roll and flare the rear a little (on a Hardtop, at least)

ghetto3 18-11-2013 08:13 PM

Source your rims from this guy ^^^.

Jinglz 19-11-2013 09:30 AM

And my final question
How would I find or where would I find a set of rims that I like with a +30 and 8" wide? Any recommended places or sites?

ghetto3 19-11-2013 09:37 AM

Rupewrecht! Have a look at the traders section on this forum. I can vouch (along with many others) for his service and products.

There are plenty of sets of rims that would suit your requirements.
Scroll down 'parts from the latest container' to see what is available now.
The wedsport SA70s' are 17x8 +32 with stud pattern to suit your v6.

Rupewrecht 19-11-2013 11:59 AM

Haha i'll have to put you on commission, Daniel ;)

Have a browse here - i've got a few sets in stock that would suit:
http://www.astinagt.com/forums/showp...44&postcount=3

Clean_Cookie 19-11-2013 01:05 PM

warning. only look at the list when you've got money to spend/lots of excess drool. it's an impressive collection.

SLY 323 20-11-2013 12:24 PM

Ill be going 17x8s with 20 offset. Lots of camber

project.r.racing 20-11-2013 12:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SLY 323 (Post 330727)
Ill be going 17x8s with 20 offset. Lots of camber

about 3.5 degrees of camber on the rears to get the top of the wheel to line up with the top of the arch.

your tyre bill will be costly. :p

SLY 323 20-11-2013 01:26 PM

Yes it will. Should look great though!

project.r.racing 20-11-2013 03:15 PM

if they were +35 offset, you'd only need the stock camber figure

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letsgoty 03-01-2019 11:31 PM

Did you push through with the wide wheels?


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