Questions about running two sets of wheels/tires

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mints33
Posts: 11
Joined: Thu Apr 19, 2007 3:50 pm
Car: max SE

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I've got a 2000 Max SE w/ 225/50/17 stock tires w/ 45mm offset. I'm thinking of getting a set of Z wheels and using the stocks for winter or vice versa. Anyhow with the Z wheels, getting all 17x8 w/ 33mm offset, I'll be using 235/45, overall diameter will be approx. 14mm shorter. So w/ the different offset and shorter diameter, will this throw off my alignment? Or will this cause any camber issues? I'll be switching wheels twice a year, just wondering if I'll run into any issues, or will I need an alignment every time I swap? If that's the case, I'll just keep my stocks. I'm not lowered, and do not plan on it. Any info would be greatly appreciated, thanks a bunch!


whiterps13
Posts: 4217
Joined: Sun Jul 27, 2003 9:45 am
Car: white LE hatch

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Switching wheels will do absolutely nothing to your alignment, you dont have to worry about that at all.

The only differance that the smaller diameter will make affects the speedometer. Although barely noticeable, with a smaller overall tire your speedo may read like 1-2 mph faster than you are traveling at 65mph. Also, the overall gear ratio is slightly changed, but 14mm of overall diamater is almost guaranteed to be unnoticable.

I hope that helps.


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