zebedy Posted March 30, 2015 Share Posted March 30, 2015 As it sais on the tin. I'd be interested in how it steers with wide wheels on the front. Any handling probs also good or bad option. Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevoD Posted March 30, 2015 Share Posted March 30, 2015 im running 255/40/18 9.5 et15 18s upfront turning and steering responce is incredible Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zebedy Posted March 30, 2015 Author Share Posted March 30, 2015 Cheers Steve. Was just wondering going wider than OEM tyres n wheels if the steering would be affected Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevoD Posted March 30, 2015 Share Posted March 30, 2015 its heavier on parking a little bit but driving to me feel 1000x time better do tram track a bit on lorry worn roads mind Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zedd Posted March 30, 2015 Share Posted March 30, 2015 I have 9.5s on the front as well, steering feels a little heavier but in a good way.....and it just feels planted Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GT4 Zed Posted March 31, 2015 Share Posted March 31, 2015 Going wide infront will increase front end grip and response no doubt. I've been running with 265 or 255 for yonks. You will increase bumpsteer, tramlining and steering heaviness though but these can be dealt with if you have adjustable components to readjust the suspension geometry. Eg You can reduce the heavy steering by increasing front caster. However tramlining can never be completely abolished as its due to the widths. I'm running almost 10deg of positive caster and my steering feels lighter than stock and self righting is lightning quick but the steering is twitchy but that's how I like my car set up. Your only limitation to what you can throw up in front or even at the rear is under arch space and staying within -/+2.5% of OEM rolling radius. I recommend a larger power steering cooler like the nismo or Mishimoto as the pas fluid temp will increase as the pump has to work more. Not addressing this may lead to failure. I've got the Nismo cooler and I still have the fluid spit out of the bottle if I'm doing repeated power slides or tight roundabouts. To benefit for large wheels though you need to run more camber, aggressive toe out and some caster to make that grip count. You will not regret it but if your car is a daily driver then think twice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
veilside z Posted March 31, 2015 Share Posted March 31, 2015 I run 10" square set up. Handles the corners like its on rails. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vlad Posted March 31, 2015 Share Posted March 31, 2015 I run 10" on front with 265 tyre - so far so good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zebedy Posted March 31, 2015 Author Share Posted March 31, 2015 Great guys. Sounds ok to me then. cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Akiragost Posted April 1, 2015 Share Posted April 1, 2015 Wow that wide on front? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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