Wheel downsizing

[SSally]

I’ve driven them about 750 miles now and I’m very pleased with the outcome.

The 235/50R18 was the right choice for me. The harsh ride has been mitigated to any acceptable level. I’m a suburban daily driver more focused on smooth ride on the highway and country road (with the top down) rather than track focus.

Ride is softer and it still feels very much like a sports car. I'm glad I didnt go with the 19 inch wheels, I think the difference might not have been noticeable . The 19 inch wheels also came with more expensive tires. the Conti's were only $193 compared to some $245+ for 19s. I got a TIRERACK wheel and tire package that came in +$200 for just tires on my 2017 Edge.

I don’t think I lost anything moving from 265s to 235s. Tire air pressure is important; 29 psi at 6am at 50 degrees and they warm up to 33psi after 45 min commute to work. Ride quality is much better than with the 20s I started with....

See the before and after.... New wheel only came in dark silver (I cheaped out cuz I wasnt sure about this)... But it works...

Hope this helps

Did you go with an 18 x 8 or 18 x 8.5 wheel? What is the offset of the new wheel?

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[GDG3450]

I’m going for the exact same setup in the rear but I’m on stock suspension, would i experience any rubbing issues

I am lowered on Eibach Pro springs and the ride is better than when it was stock height and the stock 19's. When it was lowered with the 19's the ride was a lil harsher than stock but not terrible. I was going for the "drag race" look, and this setup filled that bill perfectly I think. I wasn't worried about the weight because this is the look I wanted.

I’m trying to go for the same exact setup that you have for the rear but I have stock suspension. In your honest opinion would I have any rubbing issues?

 

[MROCGUY]

i forgot to update this

i went with
295/35R19 19x11 in the rear
275/40R19 19x10 in the front
SVE357 wheels
Continental Extreme Contact Sport 02's

these tires hook really good
got this set up last year, did a 0-130 run with a Dragy on the street
4.35 0-60
12.44 1/4 mile
0-130 17.65
60-130 12.65
instant hook, no tire spin

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