Should i just stick with the stock 205/55/16 ft 225/50/16 rr? Or stay with stock front and run a 245/45/16? I will be running S388 16x7 +35 ft 16x8 +45 rr.
Any input will be helpful.

 

245 in the rear would be best. Why were you gonna run a smaller patch in the rear than stock?

 

I'm staying with 16's so why not use the rubber I have? Will the 245 really make a difference?

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by OBSeRiouso &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">245 in the rear. why would u plan on running a smaller patch for the rear?</TD></TR></TABLE>

Its not smaller its just stock.

 

You can run the current tires, if you want to go through dismount and remount/rebalance. Why not use the full potential of the wheel width? 225/245 combo is perfect for those wheels.

 

Congrats on the wheel choice. You'll love the steering feel. I know I do.

 

what kind of tires were you gonna run

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by FR-MOB: Projekt &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote"> Why not use the full potential of the wheel width? 225/245 combo is perfect for those wheels.</TD></TR></TABLE>

This is what i was thinking but i was unsure if they would fit properly.

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by trejap1 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">what kind of tires were you gonna run</TD></TR></TABLE>

SO3's or Pilot Sport Cup's if I go 225/50/16 ft & 245/45/16
TA KD if I stick with stock sizes.

 

bump for you just because you have SW388

 

Don't have em yet, but in 2 more weeks...

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by carbonk20 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">I'm staying with 16's so why not use the rubber I have? Will the 245 really make a difference?

Its not smaller its just stock. </TD></TR></TABLE>

R they the Stock "225" Potenza S-02's on the spoons?

Those are really a 245.

Thats why if you were going to mount different tires OTHER than the S-02s, then a 245 would be your best bet.

 

No, they are BFG TA K/D. They were on the car when i bought it. I will probably run the 225/245 setup. Just wasn't sure about the fit on a stock height car. I don't want any rub.

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by carbonk20 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">No, they are BFG TA K/D. They were on the car when i bought it. I will probably run the 225/245 setup. Just wasn't sure about the fit on a stock height car. I don't want any rub.</TD></TR></TABLE>

unless you are at stock height, you will rub running 225's in the front on the spoon wheels, especially the +35 front wheel

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by evil vapor &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote"> unless you are at stock height, you will rub running 225's in the front on the spoon wheels, especially the +35 front wheel</TD></TR></TABLE>

No drop here just stock. So I can get away with the 225 front right? (for sure no rub?)

 

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No drop here just stock. So I can get away with the 225 front right? (for sure no rub?)</TD></TR></TABLE>'

you are correct sir

but im pretty sure that if you run a 205 maybe a 215 you could get away WITH a drop also

 

Don't have any plans on droping the car anytime soon. I'm saving my cheddar for
either J's FX 70RR or T1R 70RT and AEM EMS!

 

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No drop here just stock. So I can get away with the 225 front right? (for sure no rub?)</TD></TR></TABLE>

if you hit a bump that causes the suspenion to bottom out, you might damage your fender, tire, or the liners since it will rub. You'll experience long compression bumps when travelling at speed and hitting a dip in the road surface.

 

Wow, I never knew the Spoon SW388 had such a low offset for the fronts, +35.

 

To clear their calipers? They made the Regas in +45 too right? I think Sideways has them.

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by FR-MOB: Projekt &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">To clear their calipers? They made the Regas in +45 too right? I think Sideways has them.</TD></TR></TABLE>

yes to clear the spoon calipers.

and vapor is right, 225 is alittle too big on fronts. i would go with a 205, i ate the **** out of my fender...

 

Spoon has or had a +45 offset 16x7 front wheel, you have to request it when picking up a set. I've been out of the loop so I don't know if you can still order sw388 wheels from spoon. It's not practical to run the +35 fronts since your tire options are severely limited.

 

They HAD it. Basically a set of powdercoated Regas in that same size, 16x7 +45

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by FR-MOB: Projekt &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">They HAD it. Basically a set of powdercoated Regas in that same size, 16x7 +45</TD></TR></TABLE>

Weren't all the Spoon SW388 wheels black powdercoated Regamasters?

 

Correct. I was referring to this comment:

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by evil vapor &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Spoon has or had a +45 offset 16x7 front wheel, you have to request it when picking up a set. I've been out of the loop so I don't know if you can still order sw388 wheels from spoon. It's not practical to run the +35 fronts since your tire options are severely limited. </TD></TR></TABLE>

 

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Weren't all the Spoon SW388 wheels black powdercoated Regamasters?</TD></TR></TABLE>

neg, I don't think the sw388's were powdercoated. More likely they were andonized or shot with a very light coating. Powdercoating is very tough where the finish on the sw388's easily scratched. Desmond was the manufacturer for the sw388 aka regamaster.

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by evil vapor &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">

neg, I don't think the sw388's were powdercoated. More likely they were andonized or shot with a very light coating. Powdercoating is very tough where the finish on the sw388's easily scratched. Desmond was the manufacturer for the sw388 aka regamaster. </TD></TR></TABLE>


Correct there anodized, they look like a dark blue in certain light......