Would it be smart if I set them up like this?

[95Vert]

I had never seen the Steeda UltraLite II wheels until several days ago and they are nice. OK, to my question, would it be smart to buy 18x9.5s in the back and 17x9s up front? How wide could I go out back and up front?
Thanx

 

[DFG 5OH]

i'd go with the same size rim all around, with wider rims in the rear. Dont do different wheel diameters

 

[95Vert]

May I ask why?

 

[super302]

there are a few cars with dif. diameter wheels front and back....if i recall...00 R, Z06, Other 'high end' sports cars.

 

[95Vert]

I know but will it be smart for my car? Is there something I should take into consideration that I'm not thinking of? If it means anything for the stance, I will have a 2" drop from Eibach.

 

[baglock1]

there are a few cars with dif. diameter wheels front and back....if i recall...00 R, Z06, Other 'high end' sports cars.

00R uses 18"s front and rear.

Typically, it's better to go with one wheel size just for rotating purposes. If you plan on running fat tires in the rear anyways, there's no problem with running two different diameters, but performance wise, you'll go slower with 18" wheels vs 17".

 

[super302]

Take into consideration overall tire height...make sure the new rear tires are the same height as the old ones (speedometer reasons)

If i remember..if you have 225/55/16's
then it will be the same as 245/35/18's

NOTE: My example may be wrong, i remember seeing that on tv a LOOONG time ago.

 

[mackey]

Alot of todays cars have different size wheels in the back than front. I personally love the look. I've seen an 03 cobra with some aftermarket wheels that had it like that. It looked awesome!

 

[95Vert]

Since there's no problem, I guess I'll stick to it. I also love the stance different diameter wheels give the car.

 

[Allmotor95]

You better check first!!

When braking your abs light may come on unless that doesn't bother you or you unplug abs or pull the fuse.

When I run 28" tires at track the light comes on and the brake pedal sorta pushes back when you first get on the brakes and light stays on until you recycle key.

 

[black945.0]

i agree with u on the look its unmatchable but as long as there is no offset i dont think it will put a strain on the wheel bearings if i am correct i dont think ur car has abs i know mine dosent not too sure bout urs tho