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Old 09-14-11, 06:42 AM
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Are there any gs owners rolling on the same wheel size all around (with lower offsets in the back ofcourse). I'm looking to see a few aggressive setups such as 19x10 all around or 18x10 all around. Is this even a good idea?

I've searched and couldn't find the answer.
Old 09-14-11, 09:47 AM
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its called staggered
Old 09-14-11, 09:51 AM
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Originally Posted by Ant2gs3
its called staggered
errrr..incorrect.Staggered wheels refers to an arrangement of wheels on cars, trucks, planes and other vehicles in which the pair of wheels on one end of the vehicle are a different size or shape than the wheels on the other end. Usually, this means the back wheels are larger than the front wheels, often a couple inches wider across the tread or larger in diameter. He's asking about all the same wheel size which usually comes stock on our cars.
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Staggered wheels ANT2GS3 are not what you are thinking of. SPRTNYDSN said it.

Ive heard of people trying to run a 10 in the front and its too wide. Too much fender/body/brake work involved. The staggered look is better anyway for looks but your square setup is better for performance. I hardly doubt many chime in. Try google search. Its not something seen daily.
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Square setups aren't really for looks.

I used to run 17x9.0 all around on my S2000 for the track. With R-compounds, it was a blast and took out a lot of the twitchy characteristics the S2000 is famous for on the track.

For the GS, I wouldn't really run square tires since I'm sure you're not looking to shave seconds off your lap and it wouldn't look as nice as running a staggered setup.
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different width front and back is called staggered width.
different diameter front and back is called staggered diameter
different offset, same diameter, same width, i call it staggered offset. usually for fwd cars going for the staggered width look.
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Originally Posted by L3XOTIC

Ive heard of people trying to run a 10 in the front and its too wide. Too much fender/body/brake work involved. The staggered look is better anyway for looks but your square setup is better for performance. I hardly doubt many chime in. Try google search. Its not something seen daily.
19x10 in the front is possible. I have a close friend of mine with 19x10 in the front and they fit no problem other than a shave. As far as what the OP is asking for.. I don't think i've ever seen/heard of anyone doing that..
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Originally Posted by LuxuryGS3
19x10 in the front is possible. I have a close friend of mine with 19x10 in the front and they fit no problem other than a shave. As far as what the OP is asking for.. I don't think i've ever seen/heard of anyone doing that..
Yep your right, it WILL fit, depends on type of wheels. It can be done, just homework needs to be done. Its definitely performance related.
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my friend has 20x10 in the front on his gs. it really is pushing the limit tho. He just rolled his fenders is all. but he has 20x11 in the back. I think 18 or 19x10 all around shouldnt be too hard to do.
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all depends on offset and camber
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Yup.. I intend to go with a conservative -3* all around so maybe 19x10 might have to be it.

Can someone show me a 2gs rocking x10 in the front
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I have a 19x10 in the front, it all depends on the offset.
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19x9.5 +12 up front with -4.5 camber and a shave. I do not rub anymore. But it absolutely depends on offset, camber and tire size helps a bit
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oops sorry i read it wrong thought he wanted 18x10 in front and 19x10 in rear
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is 19x10 front n 19x11.5 too aggressive for 2gs?how much fender do u have to pull?


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