Different sized rims front and back?

[andtrap]

Anyone running bigger back rims than fronts on an s197? Not width, radius. And if so what size of rims and tyre profile have you gone for?

 

[walter]

Tire size calculator

Best site ever for these types of questions.

I forgot but some popular wheel retailer had a line about running different wheel sizes. IIRC they said that it was possible but not recommended because of the limited tire selection to keep the setup balanced properly. I think it may have been American Muscle or Stage 3 motorsports I'm not sure

 

[DarkFireGT]

I'm running smaller diameter in the back of my '05, but taller than stock tires.

Front 18x9" 255/45/18 BFG KDW2
Rear 17x9" 325/45/17 M&H Dragmaster

 

[andtrap]

That looks cool and I'm guessing works well for Drag.

I spend more time on European roads and race tracks. Lotsa bends! I'll stick with my standard s/s setup for the track, but I want a bigger back end look thats not going to upset the corner handling too much on the road...

Anyone run bigger on the back?

 

[DarkFireGT]

lol the picture you were looking at was a similar setup, but doesn't match. That's my '07. Here's my '05.

 

[andtrap]

Doh! You can forgive the error though!
Anyway, that '05 looks DIRTY! Think I'd get so much stick for that setup over in England. Very conservative mods here compared to the US. I'm running 18's upfront and 20's at the rear. Both on 40 series profiles. Its kinda unheard of...

 

[walter]

I heard of 17/18 stagger but 18/20? that's gotta be crazy looking. Post up some pics when you get a chance.

 

[andtrap]

As soon as it stops raining over here I'll take some. And it aint that crazy. You'd be surprised how right it looks. IMHO anyway!

 

[andtrap]

OK, weather turned nice so some shots as promised. The wheels are set up with an 18/20 stagger. This is the result of one of those 'gazing at the car over a beer' moments. It occured to us (a couple of the SurreyMustang.com team) that whilst the front wheels looked right on our setup, the area of bodywork around the back wheels made them look a bit wimpy. So we threw these on...

Not 100% sure this is the final solution so comments would be welcome. We are arguing amongst ourselves over whether a 19/20 combo would be better and maybe a low-profile tyre setup might work too. Although the higher tyre walls are more 'retro' and our kind of style. They ride nicer too.

Anyway, some pics:

<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/surreymustang/2890472030/" title="Staggered Rims 1 by surreymustang, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3019/2890472030_b15c4ca564_o.jpg" width="521" height="218" alt="Staggered Rims 1" /></a>
From this angle you don't really notice the stagger but the stance looks just right.

<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/surreymustang/2890471840/" title="Staggered Rims 2 by surreymustang, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3082/2890471840_f27ce1857a_o.jpg" width="521" height="218" alt="Staggered Rims 2" /></a>
Directly side-on is where the setup looks the most obvious and the extra height at the back due to the increased circumference on the rear wheels really shows.

<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/surreymustang/2889636433/" title="Staggered Rims 3 by surreymustang, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3154/2889636433_c5049509dd_o.jpg" width="521" height="218" alt="Staggered Rims 3" /></a>
From the threequarter back view, it just looks FAT!

Like it or Loath it?
Let me know...

 

[bigcat]

i like it

 

[kooldawg6]

<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/surreymustang/2890472030/" title="Staggered Rims 1 by surreymustang, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3019/2890472030_b15c4ca564_o.jpg" width="521" height="218" alt="Staggered Rims 1" /></a>
From this angle you don't really notice the stagger but the stance looks just right.

That looks freaking awesome!
I don't care for 20"s at all, but the shorter wheel up front makes it more likable for my taste. I searched the tire size you're running in the back (295/40-20) and they are (depending on brand/model) are between 29.2"-29.5" tall. The tire I'm looking at getting next for the back is 29.2" tall. The front is nearly the same so this gives me a great idea on how it will look

 

[00silverbullet]

Looks AWESOME!!!!

 

[DarkFireGT]

I find it hard to tell what it looks like exactly because the wheels are all black. Polished lips define them a lot better. But from what I can tell, not bad.

 

[NastyStang113]

I find it hard to tell what it looks like exactly because the wheels are all black. Polished lips define them a lot better. But from what I can tell, not bad.

I agree completely. It's definitely different so you have to get credit for that !!

 

[Mr_Q]

Man it looks like if you hit the gas it would dig a hold straight ahead into the ground.

It looks VERY retro with that raked stance. It's not the look for me...BUT....I do think it looks pretty mean.

 

[andtrap]

Well thanks guys. A bit more of a positive response than I got on a UK forum. But Then thats what I was expecting. Will be taming it down a bit I think... a difference of 2 inches is maybe too much?

 

[walter]

If you were going for the old skool raked look you hit the nail right on the head.

I'm more of a even look person but well done for trying something different.