Hey guys,
I'm looking for some feedback from anyone that has gone from a 215f/235r to 215f/245r setup. How (if) has your handling changed? Theoretically, more understeer but I want to hear some real life feedback!
In my 16 years of MR2 ownership I was always on 20mm stagger and have learnt to live with a happy tail...and as for me that's where all the fun is I don't really want to lose too much of that.
Current setup
Front: 215/40/17
Rear: 235/40/17
Intended setup
Front: 215/40/17
Rear: 245/40/17
Reason for the change
- Plans ahead to increase power from 330hp to 400+ so I want more grip
- Keeping the stagger at 20mm seems to be difficult without either going to 35 profile front (harsh ride possibly) or getting into fixing rubbing issues
Thanks in advance
Stagger 20mm vs 30mm
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Re: Stagger 20mm vs 30mm
I went from 235 xxxx tyres to 245 good tyres so the comparison isn't really valid as the old rears was so bad.
I have Ultrac Sessantas front and rear now in those sizes, it's fine.
I have Ultrac Sessantas front and rear now in those sizes, it's fine.
Re: Stagger 20mm vs 30mm
Not a good idea on 17's. 215/45R17 may foul the spring perch depending on wheel width / offset, assuming stock suspension struts.
Re: Stagger 20mm vs 30mm
As said, depends on width / offset. I've seen several examples on forums and Facebook where people have had issues with 215/45 or 225/45R17 on stock suspension.
Re: .
kennym wrote:mine are just fine with225-45-17
Coilovers?
Those sizes won't find under a stock spring perch. Neither will a 215/45R17 without some massaging.
BTW if you want more grip, fit a better quality tyre.
It will have more effect on grip than a 10mm-20mm width change, as when the tyre becomes wider, the contact patch doesn't actually increase.
Re: Stagger 20mm vs 30mm
I had 17" et45 8j
F 215/40/17
R245/40/17
Just changed to 17" et25 8j front 9j rear same tires as
Above and feel loads better
F 215/40/17
R245/40/17
Just changed to 17" et25 8j front 9j rear same tires as
Above and feel loads better
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Re: Stagger 20mm vs 30mm
I just fitted 215 45 17 on mines and it hit the spring perch
Re: Stagger 20mm vs 30mm
215/40/17 are nearly touching not surprised they don't fit
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Re: Stagger 20mm vs 30mm
Stick with a 40 front profile for rolling radius and 35 rear, or 40 rear if you want that extra side wall.. bear in mind there is no weight on the front, so a bigger rear radius could probably be justified more..
Just my 2cents
Ps I'm running 215/40/17 front and 245/35/17 rear ATM but going 245/40/17 rear this summer.
Just my 2cents
Ps I'm running 215/40/17 front and 245/35/17 rear ATM but going 245/40/17 rear this summer.
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Re: Stagger 20mm vs 30mm
I've got 215x40 front on an 8inch ET35 and 255x40 9inch ET35 rear. When i figure out my replacement suspension the stock cups will be getting a gentle set of taps to give extra clearance for 235x40 or 225x45 or of course coilovers will clear any height. All 17's
Re: Stagger 20mm vs 30mm
I've got same set up except 245/40 on rear
What 255/40 like I'm lowered 40mm
What 255/40 like I'm lowered 40mm
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