Placebo effect?
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So for the first time since owning the F (10/28/14) I have the factory wheels installed (2012 version to match my MY) after my same sized WedsSport that are 4lbs lighter all around with +38 offset on all 4 corners. The car feels surprising more 'nimble' is the only way I can describe it. Now, the weds had 245/275 upsize tires to the factory size tires on the factory wheels. It really does feel like the car has more pep, and the steering feels lighter. Could 7mm of offset make that big of a deal?
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I felt this too going from a 255/275 and heavy *** wheels 19x10 + 38
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I'd venture to say that the pep and nimbleness you are feeling is very real. Simply what the engineers designed in the first place. Most people modify their cars for a different/improved look, usually at the expense of intended performance and/or driving dynamics.
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So for the first time since owning the F (10/28/14) I have the factory wheels installed (2012 version to match my MY) after my same sized WedsSport that are 4lbs lighter all around with +38 offset on all 4 corners. The car feels surprising more 'nimble' is the only way I can describe it. Now, the weds had 245/275 upsize tires to the factory size tires on the factory wheels. It really does feel like the car has more pep, and the steering feels lighter. Could 7mm of offset make that big of a deal?
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Since we're on this subject what are the stock offsets front and rear?
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Front +45, Rear +55 or +51 depending on the year. The later models with wider wheels have less offset. They also have different suspension parts in the rear.
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Ok, I'm looking at an 08-10 MY's so would that be the +45 & +55?
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