Re: Ideal wheel configuration
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Shah, My Esprit is an S2 as well.? I am running 16" rims that are offset to match the original wheels with one exception, the year rims are 8", not 7.5".? The tire outside diameters match the stock outside diameters.? I found in my tire research the only way to get into the performance range of tires, you have to go with 16" rims.? You can get tires that match the original diameters for 15" wheels but the selection is in the standard range.? Unfortunately, to go the route I took you have to have special order rims made.? So the cost will be in the $2000 range for 4 rims.? If you want to search the aftermarket standard offset arena you will fine rims that match the +30 of the fronts but the negative offset rears will not be found.? You will need to research spacers for the rear rims to get them to sit correctly on the car.? I did this with 17" rims previously but they were just a bit large for the car and the spacers were 1".? Hopefully the picture of the car I tried to attach with its present rims will show up. Regards,? Nick Tyler
On Wednesday, January 24, 2024 at 08:46:28 PM CST, Selbe, Shah <shah.selbe@...> wrote:
My car is an S2, so it wasn't on the Wolfrace. But I would never get rid of the Speedines that came with the car. Changing wheels is one of the easiest mods to reverse, so I am not at all worried about impact to car value.
Just wondering what you all think is the best possible configuration for the early Esprits.
Shah?
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