pointlomadave
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So yeah, I put in some camber bolts a while back, dialed the toe back to 0, and swapped on some 17x9 +35 RPF1's and OMG, the car grips AMAZING!!!
Here's a pic. I'm running the most sticky tires you can get other than a race slick. Bridgestone RE71R in 245/45/17. WHeels are Enkei RPF1 in 5x114.3 with +35 offset. Front fenders also have a little pull on them (done by hand) to get thing's looking right aesthetically so there is no "poke" with the rubber up front. So far, it is looking as if the rear will not need a roll. Enjoy! BTW, Wheel/Tire combo weighs 40 lbs 6 oz. Pretty much same as stock Nissan Leaf S wheels/tires. But OMG, the grip! THis is seriously ridiculous. Read TireRack's test review of this tire & its competitors. It is ridiculous.
Strangely enough, the car is still reasonably composed with the increased grip. I had thought that the massive grip would have cause some major body roll, some wallowy suspension activity, but to my surprise, it is VERY well mannered.
I started with some decently light 17x7's with some Ultra High Performance 205/50/17's
Next I went with some 17x9's (21.5lbs wheels) with 235/45/17's
Then I added the camber bolts ($27 through Tire rack and 2 turns on each side on the toe adjust to get back to zero toe).
Then just yesterday, mounted up these PRF1's with the new tires and yet another amazing revelation.
I would like to go wider, but I think it looks perfect right now, and it is alreay gripping HARD! These wheels JUST clear the front caliper by about 2-3mm. If I go any wider on the rubber, the tires will poke out a bit too much more for my liking. Any questions, feel free to ask. =)
Here's a pic. I'm running the most sticky tires you can get other than a race slick. Bridgestone RE71R in 245/45/17. WHeels are Enkei RPF1 in 5x114.3 with +35 offset. Front fenders also have a little pull on them (done by hand) to get thing's looking right aesthetically so there is no "poke" with the rubber up front. So far, it is looking as if the rear will not need a roll. Enjoy! BTW, Wheel/Tire combo weighs 40 lbs 6 oz. Pretty much same as stock Nissan Leaf S wheels/tires. But OMG, the grip! THis is seriously ridiculous. Read TireRack's test review of this tire & its competitors. It is ridiculous.
Strangely enough, the car is still reasonably composed with the increased grip. I had thought that the massive grip would have cause some major body roll, some wallowy suspension activity, but to my surprise, it is VERY well mannered.
I started with some decently light 17x7's with some Ultra High Performance 205/50/17's
Next I went with some 17x9's (21.5lbs wheels) with 235/45/17's
Then I added the camber bolts ($27 through Tire rack and 2 turns on each side on the toe adjust to get back to zero toe).
Then just yesterday, mounted up these PRF1's with the new tires and yet another amazing revelation.
I would like to go wider, but I think it looks perfect right now, and it is alreay gripping HARD! These wheels JUST clear the front caliper by about 2-3mm. If I go any wider on the rubber, the tires will poke out a bit too much more for my liking. Any questions, feel free to ask. =)