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Wheel setups, fitment notes and builds from the Grip Theory team.
Honda S2000 Wheels: Staggered or Square?
The S2000's high factory offsets make wheel fitment tricky. Here's how a 17-inch OEM+ stagger compares with a 17-inch track square, and what each one asks of the car.
C8 Stingray Wheels: Factory Offsets or Mild Poke?
The narrow-body C8 Stingray runs some of the highest offsets around. Here's how the factory-offset OEM+ setup compares with the lowest safe mild-poke stagger.
Audi R8 Wheels: 20/21 Stagger or 20-Inch Rear for Track?
Both forged setups for the Audi R8 share the same 20x9 front. Here's how the 21-inch rear and the 20-inch rear compare for street looks, tire choice and track use.
Porsche 718 Wheels: 20-Inch Street or 19-Inch Track?
For the 5-lug 718 Cayman and Boxster, a 20-inch setup gives a flush street stance while a 19-inch setup saves weight and suits track tires. Here is how the two compare.
Mustang Wheels: 19-Inch Street Stagger or 18-Inch Square for Track?
The S550 and S650 Mustang can swallow wide wheels without fender work. Here is how the 19-inch street stagger compares with the 18-inch square track setup, and which one fits the way...
How Wide Can You Go on an R35 Nissan GT-R?
The R35 GT-R's tight front fenders and ATTESA AWD set hard limits on wheel width. Here's how far you can go on a stock body, and what it takes to run 20x12s...
Civic Type R Wheels: 19-Inch Street or 18-Inch Track?
The Civic Type R and Integra Type S run square on 9.5-inch wheels at ET45 either way. Here's how the 19-inch street setup and the 18-inch track setup compare on tires, weight...
C8 Z06 Wheels: 20/21 Street or 19/20 Track Stagger?
The 20/21-inch stagger fills the C8 widebody fenders on the street, while a 19/20 set adds sidewall and tire choice for track days. Here is how the two setups compare.
992 GT3 Track Wheels: Why Owners Drop the 21-Inch Rear
The factory 20/21 stagger is right for the street. On track, a 20-inch rear opens up far more tires. Here's the setup we recommend.
GR86 & BRZ Wheels: 18-Inch Street vs. 17-Inch Track Setup
On a 2,800 lb car, wheel weight and tire width matter more than almost any bolt-on. Here's when to run 18s and when 17s are the better tool.
G80 M3 Wheels: Staggered or Square for Track Days?
The factory 19/20 stagger looks right on a G80 M3, but a 19-inch square setup is faster and cheaper to run on track. Here's how to choose.