Hi All!

I'm wanting to get aftermarket wheels and springs for my 2021 F-Type R. I've been reading over some older threads on here regarding wheel size/offset. And it occurs to me I'm not actually sure what the OEM wheel specs are. I know the tires on the 2021 R will be 265/35 and 305/30 (same as the old SVR, I believe?). The wheels are 20", but I'm not sure what the widths are. Do those tires naturally fit 20x9 and 20x10.5, or 20x9.5 and 20x11? Those two seem to be the popular wheel sizes people use from what I'm reading...

Also, do folks know whether there are now more lowering springs options for the AWD? The two brands that seem popular are AP-Velocity (which has AWD) and H&R (which didn't have AWD)? I like the drop of the H&R, but if they don't have AWD, then it's a no go

I'll probably have some follow up questions later, but thanks in advance for now!

 

Update: I just came across Mr. Unhingd's "VS Forged group buy" thread, and he mentioned those tire sizes should fit 20x9.5 and 20x11 quite nicely, so that might be what I'll go with. Now I need to figure out what offsets. Although I'm still curious to know whether the OEM wheels are 9.5" and 11" (or 9" and 10.5") on the 2021 R...if anyone knows? Thanks!

 

The offset you choose will depend on how far you want to push out the wheel face. I would suggest not moving it out more than 15mm. Then you also have to make certain that the specific wheel design will not interfere with the front calipers.

 

Thanks Unhingd! I'd like the wheels flush with the fender, kinda like how yours look, and a few others from your VS Forged group buy thread. I'm reading that thread over and over now to try to take notes on the different specs and probably copy some of you guys' specs. (and will post here once I decide to get second opinion).

I do have a question for now. The 2021 F-Type R will come with 265/35 and 305/30 tires. I can't find the wheel specs for the 2021 R, but I'm gonna guess the OEM wheels are like the previous R (20x9 and 20x10.5). And the previous SVR with the wider tires had 20x9 and 20x11. And you use 20x9.5 and 20x11. Is there any particular reason why I should choose the 1/2" wider on front and/or back? Or does it not really matter?

Thanks!

 

The tire companies recommend 9.5 and 11” as the midpoint of the rim width range for the 265/305 tires. I believe the tire contact patch will be maximized by using those dimension, but it probably doesn’t matter that much. Also, the rear suspension dimensions are not the same for the ‘14-‘20 and the ‘21 Rs. The rear dimensions for the ‘21 R are the same as the ‘17-‘20 SVR. You will need to adjust the rear offset accordingly.

 

Thanks again Unhingd! Then 20x9.5 it is! And thanks for the heads up on the rear suspension dimensions...looks like I need to switch gear and search around for SVR wheel specs on here for the rear.

 

I have a '20 R - I'm not sure about other model year wheels, but my stock wheels have the offsets stamped into the back of them. You could take yours off and maybe get a starting point to work from.

 

Thanks for the info Shawn! That's good to know. My car won't get here till end of January though...plan is to get my wheels and springs ordered ahead of time LOL

 

Yep, I definitely remember that feeling of wanting to have mods ready to go right when I received my car! Best of luck getting it all dialed in, and congrats on the new ride!

 

Thanks! yea I'll definitely be double checking the wheel specs just because I really don't wanna mess those up LOL

 

an update, I think I've finally figured out a spec after searching thru the forum.

For reference, I found this in another thread for the 2020 MY and earlier:
Based on that, I think the following would work for the 2021 F-Type R. Please let me know your thoughts on whether this is reasonable. TIA!:

20x9.5, 44mm offset, 265/35 tires
20x11, 39mm offset, 305/30 tires

As for lowering springs, I'm considering the following options:
1) H&R: has anyone used these for AWD R or SVR from 2020 and earlier? I seem to recall reading that they are for RWD, but on the H&R site, they list for both 2WD and AWD, but just a single part number. So i'm confused....

2) Velocity AP: They made a set for AWD. I did see a thread about some AWD R that were anomaly and needed RWD front springs. The suspension for the 2021 R should be same as previous SVR, but in case some anomaly happens, I feel safer knowing that their customer service will take care of fixing the issue, so I'm probably leaning towards these...

Any thoughts would be appreciated! TIA!

 

So, here's what I have on my '20 R for comparison - but there are some major points to consider:

20x9.5, 36mm offset, 255/35 tires
20x10.5, 21mm offset, 295/30 tires

First of all, I don't have the car lowered. If it was, I'd be worried about rubbing because my offsets are maxed out (I didn't want to use spacers). I wanted to push the wheels out as far as possible, but I also have slightly smaller rubber than you are planning. With the wider rubber, these offsets, and lowering springs, I'd most likely have issues. With your wider tires and plans to lower, I like your more conservative offsets. I feel like you are on the right track with those numbers.

 

Those offsets will work.

 

Anyone know where exactly the rubbing occurs when you push the offset too far?

I'm thinking of a new set with lower offset, like a lot lower, 25front 10 rear, stock width(9F 10.5R).

Correct me if I'm wrong, with lower offset and same width, it is not possible to rub the suspensions, as you are pushing away from them, right?

 

Are those numbers absolute, or a reduction? Either way, they don't make sense. The lower the offset, the further out you are poking the wheel face. When poking the face out, the first interference occurs at the 10-11 o'clock position on the rear wheel well when looking at the car from the right side.

 

Well, 25 front as in 25mm offset, versus 55 stock, 10mm offset rear versus 38 stock.

So first contact point will be circle in red, and if pushed further circle in blue has to be modified?

 

Well, I don't possess even close to Unhingd's knowledge about the F-type (perhaps he can weigh in), but my offsets at 36 front and 21 rear are pretty close to the max without rubbing. I don't see 25 front and 10 rear happening. Not even close to happening.

 

Thanks for the input Shawn! Much appreciated!

Thanks Unhingd! Much appreciated as well! I'm eyeing a set from BC Forged. I know I can order direct, but I feel I'm gonna go through PK Design, since they seemed helpful and knowledgeable about the F-Type after reading through that huge group buy thread you had. So thanks for that as well.

 

You are correct. You have a 19mm poke in front and a 17mm poke in back. That's as far as you want to push it. Ray is proposing 30mm in front and 28mm in back. That's guaranteed to tear up fenders rather than just rubbing. The tread will grab the sheet metal and bend it out of shape for a totally redesigned look.

 

I got my set made at PK Designs also. They are great - we had to make sure I had clearance on my Carbon Ceramics and they took care of those details as well. Let them know what you are looking for and they'll get you set up right.