MitsuStyle - What offset?

With 2g DSMs, you can most likely get away with a 18x9 +30 is offset and still run a 245 or 255 or so with it sticking out/being flush just barely unless you mega dump the car, then you'll have to set the camber a little negative. I know ther eare some road racers that run kind-of aggressive offsets on 2gs with wide wheels. You can't really compare 1g's to 2gs, 1g's are wierd.

Here's a 2g with 17x9 +25 with 225's (I don't think DSMs can pull off the stretched tire look, but this car could probably pull off a 245 and it'd look way normal-non-stretched-this wheel/tire setup doesn't even look stretched much at all) - and just for reference I have a 235 on a 9.5" wheel and it doesn't look stretched at all...

http://www.dsmtalk.com/forums/attach...4&d=1257897269

http://www.dsmtalk.com/forums/attach...6&d=1257897367

This is something else I found that is interesting.... (taken from a post on t0oners)

Quote:

Originally Posted by BoostFrenzy

Yes. 2ga rear control arms are of a bit different in design and will not fit such wide setups. I looked into this when I was looking for a dsm because so many people suggested that I just get a 2ga and do a 2gb conversion on it. I found that out by a post of someone who had both a 2ga and 2gb and was trying to swap setups on the cars. There was something different about the control arms between the two.

"The curved part of the spindle/knuckle that curves up to the upper control arm is the only part with clearancing issues. The difference between the 2ga and 2gb ones is about 3mm. I bought my current wheel setup (255/45/17 on 17x9 +35) and after getting a 2ga donor car for my AWD swap realized they just barely hit. I tested them out on my friends 2gb and they fit, but just barely. I swapped the 2gb spindles onto my car and they have been fine. Here is a picture of the test fit."

So in conclusion, IMO, if it was my car, i'd run a 17x9 +30ish offset and you would be fine with a wider 245/255 tire AND an aggressive stance along with better handling.

(note: you must be logged into DSMTalk to see the pics)