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Step Up in Wheel Size?
Posted: Fri Aug 04, 2006 5:23 pm
by stepn67
Hey I'm new to the Neon thing, just got an '02 and need to start doing some things to make it a little more cosmetically appealing.
It's got the stock 14 inch steel wheels, so thats my first step. What's the next step up in tire/wheel combo to give it a little beefier stance, wheel size, diameter, offset?
Posted: Fri Aug 04, 2006 5:31 pm
by dangerdavex2
You could go with the stock, 16 inch R/T wheels and throw Falken Ziex 12, 205/45/R16 tires on. That would improve handling, but the Neons are known for their 4x4 stance already, so you may consider lowering the car slightly with stock SRT-4 springs (40 bucks) or possibly first generation Neon springs.
More on the tire stuff though, read through this and see if it helps you at all:
http://forum.2gn.org/viewtopic.php?t=11031
Posted: Fri Aug 04, 2006 5:35 pm
by kc2005ptgt
I think 35mm offset, not sure...
Next step up is 15. Stock size is 185/65/15, but you can do:
195/60/15
205/55/15 <- best
Than 16's. The 2002 R/T had 16's, and they run stock on 195/60/16, but can do:
205/55/16
215/50/16 <-best
On 17's, like the SRT-4, you get 215/50/17, but you need to run 215/45/17's for them to not have rubbing issues on the spring perches.
I hope that helps.
As for the 4x4 stance, you need to lower it. Anywhere from .5" (on SRT springs) to ~1.75" on 1st gen RT/ACR Springs. I have 1st gen RT springs on mine, and after a scare of part numbers, I lowered it and love the look as well as the handling. So... lower it for a BETTER looking stance. Meaner looking stance with tires, I like the 205/55/15's. There are several rims for sale right now on this board and on NEONS.ORG
Posted: Fri Aug 04, 2006 5:42 pm
by stepn67
Man, you guys are awsome. Thanks
Posted: Fri Aug 04, 2006 5:44 pm
by dangerdavex2
kc2002acr wrote:There are several rims for sale right now on this board and on NEONS.ORG
Like these:
http://forum.2gn.org/viewtopic.php?t=11238
http://forums.neons.org/viewtopic.php?t=263326
Posted: Fri Aug 04, 2006 5:48 pm
by 03blackrt
r/t's have
195-55-16 stock
205/50/16 are best IMO
go with 16 inch wheels
Posted: Fri Aug 04, 2006 6:01 pm
by kc2005ptgt
03blackrt wrote:r/t's have 195-55-16 stock
Which is why I specified 2002.
anything bigger than 15 is strictly for looks
Real racers use 15's!
Posted: Fri Aug 04, 2006 6:07 pm
by 03blackrt
that strange that in 03 bigger tires were put on. i gusse i learn something new everyday!