help with wheels for the 325ix

[325ix]

you don't want to dial out all the understeer in the ix. you'll end up with a twitchy car that gets really hairy at the limit. Snap oversteer etc. a touch of understeer is OK, when you get the car to that point you want to adjust your driving habits instead of the car. :)

I realize this post is old but that setup sounds good to me. :)

I wasn't planning on trying to dial all of if out. I was shooting exactly for what you described.

[nando]

the offset is a bit high. for optimum tire sizing, you'll want about a 10mm spacer.

is that just one set at that price? they're cheaper wheels but 17lbs isn't bad for a 17" and $250 is a steal..

[325ix]

Do both the left and right side wheels "twist" towards the back or do two go one way and two the other?

[downforce22]

http://www.falkentire.com/Wheels/Passenger-Wheels/Hanabi-3

I found 4 bronze for $250 17x7.5, i think they have been discontinued, i think the cars above are staggered with 17x9. That would put it at about 16-18 lbs a piece?

EDIT found it,

Falken Hanabi Cast 17x7.5 17.0lbs 7.7kg

[nando]

they look pretty good - weight/price?

[downforce22]

what do you guys think of the falken hanabi's?

[nando]

I plan on doing GC with the shortened housings and shocks up front with the camber plates, then 600f/700r springs. Is this the best it gets for dialing out understeer. If anything I would rather have a little oversteer.

you don't want to dial out all the understeer in the ix. you'll end up with a twitchy car that gets really hairy at the limit. Snap oversteer etc. a touch of understeer is OK, when you get the car to that point you want to adjust your driving habits instead of the car. :)

I realize this post is old but that setup sounds good to me. :)

[nando]

ESM002GL

16x7.5 // et20 // center = 57.1 // 1.5" lip...

will these fit? if so with what tire size, little less meat?

not unless you run a 195/50 tire on them. the stock equivalent size (205/50-16) will rub the rear fenders for certain.

for a 7.5" wheel you really want an offset in the 30's.

[jaynlene]

Good looking angle .

[Kershaw]

sorry this is such a bad shot. flashes highlighted all the swirls in the paint. :/ but i chose it because i think it shows the stance off pretty well.

again,

bilstein HDs with h&r CABRIO sports. 15x7 et26 racing dynamics. 205/50/15 azeni rt-615s.

[TheArtofEuros]

i run 15x7 et26 and i barely rub. only at full lock or very very hard cornering.

h&r sports with bilstein HDs too.

u have any pics? bilstein HDs w/ h&r sports...how much does this lower the car?

[Kershaw]

i run 15x7 et26 and i barely rub. only at full lock or very very hard cornering.

h&r sports with bilstein HDs too.

[TheArtofEuros]

ESM002GL

16x7.5 // et20 // center = 57.1 // 1.5" lip...

will these fit? if so with what tire size, little less meat?

[325ix]

yes, you'll also need a sufficient rear spring rate for 235s, H&Rs aren't going to cut it.

I plan on doing GC with the shortened housings and shocks up front with the camber plates, then 600f/700r springs. Is this the best it gets for dialing out understeer. If anything I would rather have a little oversteer.

[nando]

yes, you'll also need a sufficient rear spring rate for 235s, H&Rs aren't going to cut it.