The HellaFlush guys say that “offset is everything”…
The CCW guys say that “offset is nothing without width and drop”…
Well, to properly execute an eye-popping stance, I say that offset, width and drop is nothing without a nice and thick tire.
I am sure that by now, you all know that low offsets aren’t a new thing. While I applaud those out there who are trying to pull off what the successful have achieved, one of my biggest no-no’s is running a skinnier tire than stock. While I certainly wouldn’t go as far as calling it a pet peeve, I would personally never do it on my own car. I say, do whatever floats your boat.
However, the difference between what TJ a.k.a “silentdancer” has accomplished and those who try to imitate the same look is running a meaty tire. He has always run a sticky/wide street tire on all of his wheel setups. You will never see a 205 or 215 in the rear on his car as some people have done (example below).
Especially since most of these low offset setups require a decent amount of camber; the combination means a drastically reduced contact patch when compared to stock. You are hereby degrading not only the performance, but also the function of the car when compared to how it left Honda’s factory. Already known as a tricky little so-and-so in less than ideal conditions, I just don’t think it’s a wise idea on an S2000.
Here’s my idea of a proper setup. 18×10.5/9.5 +30/27 Enkei NT03-M with 255/225’s.
I am not saying to go for a max tire setup with offsets in the 70’s (although those can look sick too), just run at least factory sizing. That’s not really asking a lot considering that the AP1 comes with thin 225/205 tires.
Here is an 18×11 CCW Classic setup with 295/285 tires. It is possible to fit up to a 315 in the rear on a stock body s2000.
What it all comes down to is that perfection is really a bit of everything. Very comparable to women if you think about it. Nice tits, butterface, no ass, no brain? ehh…
