Handling and fitment advice needed

[Ricked_Em]

Hey guy coming from the power wise side (full bolt ons, is38, meth) I have started working on the handling side. I just got coil overs on (ST XTA) and I have a rear sway bar. I wasn't really able to lower and more as I am on 245/40-18 tires on 18x8 nuespeed wheels. I am looking for a little more low but I want to keep traction. So here are my questions.

My coil over have camber plates and I have them set at -.5 right now, would adding more allow me to go a little lower without rubbing?

How much traction will I lose going to a 225 tire?

Are adjustable end links for the rear sway worth the investment?

It handles rather well but I feel like going another 1/2 lower will help and I read (not sure if true) that a stretched tire will handle better then a wide tire with some bulge.

Thanks guys!

 

[breaking badly]

My coil over have camber plates and I have them set at -.5 right now, would adding more allow me to go a little lower without rubbing?

Most probably yes.

How much traction will I lose going to a 225 tire?

Probably little.

Are adjustable end links for the rear sway worth the investment?

I don't think so.

 

[Ricked_Em]

Thanks, so in your opinion which way would you go tire wise?

 

[odessa.filez]

Thanks, so in your opinion which way would you go tire wise?

depends on what you want. For DD, tires at tirerack that are "max performance summer" would be a place to start. Are you wearing your outside edges? do you care about noise?

for better handling, I would focus on learning how to drive, tires and alignment.

 

[Ricked_Em]

Well I now have a company truck so this will be parked during the week. I never hit the track but enjoy the back roads. I am just looking to maximize what I have to make the car a little more fun. I have access to continental extreme contacts in 225/40 for $100 each through work and am willing to spend the money if necessary if people think it's worth it.

 

[rcb020]

With your setup I would go with Continental Extremecontact Sport in 235/40ZR18. The 235 will be a better match for the 8 inch wheel.

I would also get front negative camber around -1.5 or closer to -2 if it's not your daily.