New Wheels and Tires

Here's a photo of my new stuff. Now you can see why I need to lower it so bad.

http://www.subaru-svx.net/photos/files/elninoalex/14512.jpg

Dooray 18 X 7.5 w/ 42mm offset and Toyo Proxes FZ-4 245/40-18. I stole them off ebay for next to nothing.

that doesn't look like it needs to be lowered that bad. i've heard that much bigger tires on 18"s will cause problems with weight and acceleration. i overall think those look pretty good.

Thanks. But a little lowerin' wouldn't hurt none. These 18s made a HUGE difference in steering response.

so, how's the ride? It'll be even worse when you lower it.
Get it low enough and you'll be bouncing going over a quarter.

so, how's the ride? It'll be even worse when you lower it.
Get it low enough and you'll be bouncing going over a quarter.

I haven't noticed any difference in the ride. Of course, I have only put about 15 miles on it with this setup.

eibachs are supposed to help with spring bounce compared to factory from what i hear.

If you have not noticed a ride difference going from a 60 series to a 40, then you're not real picky about the harshness over all the little road imperfections. That's a good thing. I would like to go to a 17"/50 aspect combination, my Dad has that on his new Concorde, very harsh. I could'nt tolerate that for a little better look on the Rora.

If you have not noticed a ride difference going from a 60 series to a 40, then you're not real picky about the harshness over all the little road imperfections. That's a good thing. I would like to go to a 17"/50 aspect combination, my Dad has that on his new Concorde, very harsh. I could'nt tolerate that for a little better look on the Rora.

Well now that I have driven to work and back a couple times, I do notice a difference. Its a little louder and stiffer, but it also has much more accurate steering and better handling. It was way to cushy before, now it seems just right to me.

Stephen

Are your struts in good shape now?

Are your struts in good shape now?

They seem to be at the moment.

i can never really find any good rims for a good price on ebay. i guess i'm just not the best searcher on there. it sounds like you came out pretty good on your rims boy wonder

i can never really find any good rims for a good price on ebay. i guess i'm just not the best searcher on there. it sounds like you came out pretty good on your rims boy wonder

Yeah, I think I just got pretty lucky. I think I was the only one to bid because it was kind of a weird combination of wheels and tires that wouldn't really work on many other cars.

how much on ebay if you don't mind me asking?

Oops, and also is 42 mm the optimal offset?

Yes, -42mm is the sweet spot for aftermarket rims. They will stick out a little wider than stock without stressing the spindles and/or related components.

how much on ebay if you don't mind me asking?

$350. Wheels in great shape and the tires have about 50-60% tread left.

that's a nice price. i wish i could find a deal on some rims on ebay. btw if anyone is good at searching through ebay and finds a good set hit me up.

that's a nice price. i wish i could find a deal on some rims on ebay. btw if anyone is good at searching through ebay and finds a good set hit me up.

Well, actually now I have decided to sell my car. So let me know if you are interested in the wheels and tires for the same price I paid for them($350 plus shipping).

Stephen

i'll think about it and get back to you

what kind of rims are they? i can't find anything on dooray. do you have any other pics?