Need some wheel advice

[Nagare]

I want to say the fronts sit in more which is why (along with brake and strut clearance) some people run spacers up front too.

I've got no comment on the MT tires, but I know some friends that aren't very impressed with their previous MT tires because of grip issues. My NT555 G2s are good to me so far, but a lot of people go with and recommend Firehawk Indy 500s on the cheaper side and the Michellin's on the high end. These ones came in about $200 or so cheaper than the Indys when I was shopping and that made my choice easy.

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[RangersGT]

The thing is, the offsets on the 11" and 10" wheels are different. The extra wheel width from the 11" tire is all on the inside of the wheel well. The face of the wheel is positioned the same (within 1/10") on a 19x10 ET35 and a 19x11 ET50. Looking at a car from the side, you wouldn't be able to tell if its on a 10/10 square setup or a 10/11 staggered setup.

I'm a huge fan of square setups. They handle really well and it allows you to rotate wheels at will and get even tire wear, maximizing the life of your tires.

Now this make sense.

 

[RangersGT]

The MTs don't get good reviews especially in the rain. I don't drive it daily but in Kentucky we do get rain from nowhere. Been looking all day on the net as its raining here again.

 

[NightmareMoon]

I want to say the fronts sit in more which is why (along with brake and strut clearance) some people run spacers up front too.

I've got no comment on the MT tires, but I know some friends that aren't very impressed with their previous MT tires because of grip issues. My NT555 G2s are good to me so far, but a lot of people go with and recommend Firehawk Indy 500s on the cheaper side and the Michellin's on the high end. These ones came in about $200 or so cheaper than the Indys when I was shopping and that made my choice easy.

Its true, I believe the ideal offset difference between front and rear for a perfect flush look is to bias the fronts out about 8mm more than the rear, however 5mm is the biggest spacer you can safely run though without going to extended studs or jumping all the way up to a bolt on 25mm spacer. That said, keeping the fronts tucked slightly is good for your rear quarter panel paint in the long run.

Personally, I'd avoid Nittos and MT tires, and look to the Michellin MP4S on the high end, Continental Sport just below that, or the Indy 500s if you want to save some money. There are sticker tires than the MP4S but not many that balance performance in warm and wet conditions with tire wear, noise, and comfort. There are stickier tires, quieter tires, and more comfortable tires, but none that do all 3 so well.

 

[Apex Wheels]

The GT350 setup you have on the car now comes with these specs:
Front: 19x10.5" ET30
Rear: 19x11" ET62

If you compare those to our popular 19" SM-10 setup of 19x10" ET40 squared, the SM-10s will tuck in 16mm more than the GT350 wheel does up front while sitting 10mm more flush in the rear compared to the GT350 wheel. The 19x10" EC-7 fits the same as described above.

If you wanted to keep your existing tires and just swap wheels, I would run 19x10" ET40 up front which would need a 5mm spacer to avoid strut contact when fitted with 295 tires. Pair that with 19x11" ET52 in the rear, which sits 10mm more flush than what you have now, and you're on your way to a great setup that's also significantly lighter than the factory GT350 wheels.

This car, visually, would be identical from the side to the fitments I noted above. He is running 19x10" ET40 with 285/35-19 tires.


This car is running our 18x10" ET43 EC-7s with 295/35-18 tires and a 15mm front spacer. Again, very similar fitment.




Feel free to reach out if you have any specific questions!

- Cory

 

[RangersGT]

Cory, I pulled the trigger today and ordered a square set of 19x10. The set up you show looks great. I checked and LMR has already shipped the wheels. I appreciate the help.

 

[Apex Wheels]

Cory, I pulled the trigger today and ordered a square set of 19x10. The set up you show looks great. I checked and LMR has already shipped the wheels. I appreciate the help.

No worries sir, glad you found something you like!

 

[RangersGT]

I just went to your website, great looking wheels. My wife has a BMW so we I got be back.

 

[ModularKid21]

Do you have any pictures of the wheels from the front? Like straight on to see how much they poke. I just bought a set but I’m lowered an inch. I think they’ll still poke some but without correcting the negative camber, I think they’ll fit fine

 

[RangersGT]

I actually sold the GT350 wheels and bought the SVE R350s in 10" square. The poke was too much for me.

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