C5 wheel setup
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C5 wheel setup
Upgrading my C5 FRC to 18/19 setup. All 4 tires, all 4 rims. ESR01 W/ Falken Fk510 (My favorite tires so far for this car, love sliding on these and want front and rear tread to match)
However I need assistance with the fitment specifics.
I‘m looking for a setup which won’t rub and will noticeably reduce space between the wheel and wheel hub. Ideally want to run 295 in the rear
Other Questions:
1) What is the correct rim width for 295 rear?
2) correct rim offsets?
However I need assistance with the fitment specifics.
I‘m looking for a setup which won’t rub and will noticeably reduce space between the wheel and wheel hub. Ideally want to run 295 in the rear
Other Questions:
1) What is the correct rim width for 295 rear?
2) correct rim offsets?
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Could I also *temporarily* run bigger rears with stock front sz? 245/45/17 Front, 295/35/19 rear. Just for a week or two while the front part of the setup is on its way here. Or will the tc think I’m spinning and go crazy?
My rear tires are shot and I’m not tryna throw new tires on these rims.
My rear tires are shot and I’m not tryna throw new tires on these rims.
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Fit is very subjective. I would not run a 295 on anything less than 11" wide.
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FK510 doesn't come in a 295/35/19, but they do have a 295/30/19 which is equivalent in dimensions to the factory C5Z size 295/35/18.
I recently swapped out FK510 on my C5Z, in 285/35/18 & 255/40/17. I ran FK452/453/510 on all my cars (AWD Audis), but I really didn't like them on my C5Z. So far the Firestone Firehawk Indy 500 have been noticeably better, running them on C6 base wheels with 255/40/18 & 285/35/19.
To each their own, it seems. I'm curious how you feel about the factory 18x10.5 with 295, or C6 base wheels 19x10 with 285. Falken specs out a 10.5" width for their 295/30/19.
I recently swapped out FK510 on my C5Z, in 285/35/18 & 255/40/17. I ran FK452/453/510 on all my cars (AWD Audis), but I really didn't like them on my C5Z. So far the Firestone Firehawk Indy 500 have been noticeably better, running them on C6 base wheels with 255/40/18 & 285/35/19.
To each their own, it seems. I'm curious how you feel about the factory 18x10.5 with 295, or C6 base wheels 19x10 with 285. Falken specs out a 10.5" width for their 295/30/19.
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Just realized you were replying to the comment above, haha. Tell me a bit about offset if you can friend, I don’t know too much about it. How does it affect how the car drives?
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I have 285s on my OE 18x10.5 wheels and its a pretty good fit.
What you can afford and whats available also play big roles in tire size.
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This is my setup with no rubbing issues
Cray Manta Front Size: 18x9 Front Offset or Backspace: 50 6.900
Rear Size: 19x10.5 Rear Offset or Backspace: 65 8.300
Front Tire Size: 265/35/18 Nitto NT555G2
Rear Tire Size: 305/30/19 Nitto NT555G2
Cray Manta Front Size: 18x9 Front Offset or Backspace: 50 6.900
Rear Size: 19x10.5 Rear Offset or Backspace: 65 8.300
Front Tire Size: 265/35/18 Nitto NT555G2
Rear Tire Size: 305/30/19 Nitto NT555G2
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