2011-13 IS 18x8.5 F-Sport Wheels Front Clearance?

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10-07-18, 11:29 AM

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Jeff Lange

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Very good info.

Thank you for the detailed pics.

So then the question is run staggered or go 18x8 all around. Or go with spacers, will need to think it through.

Interesting.

Jeff

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Originally Posted by Jeff Lange

Very good info.

Thank you for the detailed pics.

So then the question is run staggered or go 18x8 all around. Or go with spacers, will need to think it through.

Interesting.

Jeff

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Least I could do with all you bring to the forum.

I did find something interesting with the OEM F-Sport coil springs... their OD varies depending on where you measure them.

Front springs top od is 14.4 mm, 14.5 mm middle section, bottom section is 15 mm.

Rear springs with many more coils are 15mm 14.7, 14.5 and back to 15mm at the bottom... Seems to me that forces the mid sections to flex first and always....

Regardless, the springs and damping rates offer very minimal dive when braking hard, are stable and compliant without being to harsh. For OEM stuff it's pretty good!