Wideer wheel width vs steering affects ??

[newbieEX]

I'm planning to grab a set of 20" for the EX next summer.... these wheels comes in 20" x 8.5 , or 20" x 9.5

Should I get thinner ones for the front , and wider ones on the back ? Or just the same 9.5" width for all 4 sides?

I like the wider ones as it gives a more 'deep' look which I prefer, but not sure if this will affect handling badly.... can anyone advise?



As you can see from above, this GTI has a wider pair at the rear than the front, and has a much 'deeper' look on the rear wheels.

Thanks!!

[jmess]

Mods based upon "looks" seldom deliver improvements in real handling. So besides the usual negatives of associated with oversized wheels and tries: weight, drag, and spring rate changes (tire side walls are springs). The balance of your car would be better if all 4 were the same. The EX has initial understeer dialed in and the AWD has more than the 2WD. So adding more understeer (reducing oversteer) is heading the wrong direction.

http://www.timskelton.com/ligh...s.htm

[JoeC1982]

i would go staggered or 8.5 all around because i don't think 9.5's will fit up front, i'm trying to figure out whats the most aggressive sizing myself.

[OneOfOne]

speaking of dumb test, you live in alberta correct? so if you have awd [and why wouldnt you?] why would you even think of staggering your wheels?

[newbieEX]

no I don't want to stagger my wheels if I can.

I just really like the deep look in that particular set of wheels.

I believe the wider that wheel goes , the deeper it shapes. (8.5" vs 9.5")

I would love to have 9.5" wide all around , but not sure if that affects steering in a bad way, if it even fits