[satakal]

regarding rubbing... I have the tinyest rub with my 245 35 19 up front. Offset and circumfrence are different than what you're shopping for. I would just copy what guys like S4to335 are doing.

Here's some really cool info on offsets.
http://www.ls1tech.com/forums/showthread.php?t=120711
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[leftcoastman]

Originally Posted by satakal

regarding rubbing... I have the tinyest rub with my 245 35 19 up front. Offset and circumfrence are different than what you're shopping for. I would just copy what guys like S4to335 are doing.

Here's some really cool info on offsets.
http://www.ls1tech.com/forums/showthread.php?t=120711

255-40-17, no rub except when I'm locked ----- in the pits. No rub on track.

I wouldn't do 19s on track. Go...not show.

[satakal]

Originally Posted by leftcoastman

255-40-17, no rub except when I'm locked ----- in the pits. No rub on track.

I wouldn't do 19s on track. Go...not show.

some of us like to learn lessons the hard way. :-)

What is your wheel tire combo?
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[leftcoastman]

Originally Posted by satakal

some of us like to learn lessons the hard way. :-)

What is your wheel tire combo?

Kosei K1: 17x8.5 ($165 each and 16.8lbs)
Nitto NT01 255-40-17

Don't worry, I learned the hard way too!

[satakal]

Originally Posted by leftcoastman

Kosei K1: 17x8.5 ($165 each and 16.8lbs)
Nitto NT01 255-40-17

Don't worry, I learned the hard way too!

what is an affordable "learning" tire? I think I read that an R compound isn't ideal for a beginner.
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[nicknaz]

Originally Posted by leftcoastman

Kosei K1: 17x8.5 ($165 each and 16.8lbs)
Nitto NT01 255-40-17

Don't worry, I learned the hard way too!

stock sport suspension and alignment settings?

[leftcoastman]

Originally Posted by Nick Nazareno

stock sport suspension and alignment settings?

No, coilovers and plates.

For a good learning tire, I would suggest the Falken Azenis 615. Cheap, pretty fast, but communicates quite nicely.

You wanna hear when the tire is about to let loose and you want it to let loose progressively - which you won't get on an R-comp.

[Ramos]

You guys are not answering my question !!! I need to know if the 17x9 wheels would work up front with 255-40-17 tires.. I know the 17x8.5 work, I am asking about 17x9

[satakal]

Originally Posted by Ramos

You guys are not answering my question !!! I need to know if the 17x9 wheels would work up front with 255-40-17 tires.. I know the 17x8.5 work, I am asking about 17x9

Needy, needy, needy!

Provided the wheel offset positions the tire in the right place you'll be fine. Sounds like other dudes are running 255 in the front with no rub. The rub would happen from tire to plastic in the wheel well. Not rim to wheel well.
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[leftcoastman]

Originally Posted by Ramos

You guys are not answering my question !!! I need to know if the 17x9 wheels would work up front with 255-40-17 tires.. I know the 17x8.5 work, I am asking about 17x9

I wouldn't do it unless you have camber plates. With my 17x8.5, I have a mere 6mm to the strut tube on the inside. If you get a lower ET, which you'll have to do with 17x9, you better get some negative camber in there or you'll probably rub on the lip.

[Ramos]

Thanks.. Even though I don't fully understand the technical aspect of what you explained, I will stay away from these wheels