Upgrading wheels. Why stay with 17" instead of moving up to 18"

[91stealthrt2]

I'm running 18x9.5 fn01rc's with +45mm offset and using a 5mm spacer in the front. I bought them from another 3S owner who ordered the incorrect size. But they do clear both first and second gen TT brakes. I can post some pictures when I get home.
I would actually consider selling them if someone is really interested.

[Geordon]

I'm running 18x9.5 fn01rc's with +45mm offset and using a 5mm spacer in the front.

So that would be an effective +40mm? Which means +38mm should work, even though not as perfect as +35mm.

[92RT-TT]

Buy my 35mm 5zigen 18x9.5's lol. They are boxed and ready to ship

[Geordon]

Buy my 35mm 5zigen 18x9.5's lol. They are boxed and ready to ship

13 posts, and 2 of them are people trying to sell their FN01RCs? What's going on here? That's okay. Unfortunately, I prefer the GN+ in that brand.

The 17x9.5 rim with 265/40/17 all around is looking like my best bet, unless I just play it safe and stick with the stock size of 245/45//17 on 8.5 wide.

[92RT-TT]

haha well I just sold my vr4 with a set of 5zigens and I have one set left so they gotta go. Anyhow, good luck with whatever size you choose and post pics once you get them on

[Polygon]

Buy my 35mm 5zigen 18x9.5's lol. They are boxed and ready to ship

You have a PM.

[Jimvr4]

I was afraid of that. Might have to suck it up and get the Advan RC 17x9.5 with +35mm offset, like The Hustler. However, isn't the Gunmetal a flatter, darker color than the Hyper? Or do I put the silver on my black TT?

Hadn't thought about that. I have only used the spare once, anyway. Guess I will have to rely on AAA's 100 mile flatbed service.

Use a tire size calculator to make sure your tire choice is close to the stock rolling diameter (I believe it is about 25.75 inches tall).

[Geordon]

Get some 5zigen FN01R-C. 17X9. It will change the look of your car and they are pretty light and won't break the bank. Also...they look great on a 3S.

What tire size would you recommend for the 9" wide? Stick with 245/45/17 to keep stock diameter? Will the GTC01 9" +40mm rim give a more aggressive look than 8.5 +35mm? (Specs)

[Mr Faust]

+35 would look more aggressive and with a 9" wide rim you can fit a 275 on the front and not worry about rubbing, any higher offset and you'll be pushing it, my front is a +43, but I have a 5mm spacer so that it doesn't rub on the brake hose mount/caliper. Also the FN01R-C is a great looking wheel with a real nice weight to cost ratio, I wasn't really a fan until I read Snakeskinner's for sale thread.

[Geordon]

+35 would look more aggressive and with a 9" wide rim you can fit a 275 on the front and not worry about rubbing, any higher offset and you'll be pushing it, my front is a +43, but I have a 5mm spacer so that it doesn't rub on the brake hose mount/caliper.

However, the GTC01 comes in a +40 offset on the 9" rim, and a +35 offset on the 8.5" rim. I don't want the tires to stick way out past the fender, and I do have stock struts, though I will be replacing the springs with Tein H.