choosing Rims size for AP1

[albsta]

Hi all,

Im in the process of choosing some new rims for my silverstone AP1 which currently is running stock rims. Im a bit new to all this can you guys suggest what rim size, the offset, tyre size and if it will RUB against the fender at standard height, and also when lowered.

was thinking Volk CE28N....

Thank dudes!

[STAiN MASTER]

I run

Front: 18x8 +48 215/40
Rear: 18x9 +50 245/35

no rubbing when lowered even without camber, running more camber now and I could easily go up in tyre size widths, 17's would be a better choice in terms of weight saving, if I get new wheels id get 17x9 +45 non-staggered all round with 255/40 semi slicks.

[albsta]

whats the advantages and dis in running staggered and all round????

if its allround, will the front n rear offset different???

[JDM4RT]

one advantage would be for looks i guess, makes your car look good

[JAP-S2K]

Staggered mean's either different offset front to rear, or different rim width front to rear, or both.
Running staggered usually make's it feel more neutral, with a bit of understeer. Like the way the S2K feels from factory. Running same offset front and rear can prove to be a pain, if it's an aggressive offset and if your car is lowered. No doubt you'll munch the front guards unless you get your front guards rolled. But the steering feels more positive, with less (or no) understeer.
Some like the staggered setup, as they claim it makes the car more real to drive, others prefer the stronger steering response of running wider track on the front. There is no right or wrong, it's more a preference thing.
I've had both, and choose to run with same front and rear.
Most importantly though, these differences are felt more through good tyres and not crap ones.

[albsta]

so when u say aggressive offset, what is consider aggressive???

the stock AP1 now i have is
Front:
16" x 6.5", +55 offset, 205 tire
Rear:
16" x 7.5", +65 offset, 225 tire

if i want to run 17" what type of offset would i want if its staggered and all round, so i dun worry about rubbing against the guards??

[mikoZ]

i currently run 17x7.5 +50 F & 225; 17x9 +63 R & 255
which is a very very safe size for s2000

if you worry abt rubbing, not only the offset and width, but also the camber; car height; spring stiffness can slightly relevant to

[JAP-S2K]

Agressive starts at +38 on a 8" rim for the front and for rear +40 on a 9" rim. Guards rolling would be required as would dialling in plenty of camber. But there's a few that still run plenty more aggressive than this on wider rims and they stretch the tyres. All depends on what your after.

[tamay_s2k]

OFFSET
GET WITH TUFF OFFSET
18s are a perfect size
amd try 8 inch front and 9 inch rear
im looking at trying to fit 18x9 with +37 offset soon

[genghiskhan]

get a suitable offset its less of a headache.

[albsta]

so let me get this right....

stock ap1 front is 16" x 6.5", +55 offset, 205 tire,

so if i want to get 17" x 7.5", my offset should be what so its close to factory standard????

[vyets]

It really depends on what you want bro. First thing I would do is go google and learn about offset what it means etc. etc.
It's all about personal prefrence, I've had 3 sets of rims already all staggered 17x8 and 17x9. Now I want to try a 17x9 all round.

However if you want a rim that dosen't rub then 17x8 + 53 a d 17x9+60 will clear with CE28's on 225/45 and 255/50 tyres. However once you lower your car I would reccomend you to roll the front guards anyway as you most likley will bend it lol.