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Gly
25-06-2007, 11:28 AM
Ok,

this ALWAYS comes up...

so may aswell collect info from peoples experiences....

first of all.... tyre size calculator to make sure your speedo stays as acurate as possible...

http://www.miata.net/garage/tirecalc.html,

now in my experience...


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18" x 8.5" rim 35 offset, with a 225/40/18 tyre will fit on a lowered car with no problems.

if the camber fix/mod is done, the rear guards need to be rolled,

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17" x 7" rim 40 offset, with a 215/40/17 will fit with no issues at all.

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18" x 8" rim 38 offset, with a 225/40/18 tyre will fit on a lowered car with no problems.

if the camber fix/mod is done, the rear guards need to be rolled,

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please feel free to add what you know fits,

bradc
25-06-2007, 09:03 PM
I was going to make a thread like this, but the gayest in the village beat me to it!

Just for reference, the stock rims are:

BBS and 5 spoke Prefacelift = 16x6", 46mm offset
Twin 5 spoke Facelift = 16x6.5", 38mm offset

EVO 5/6 = 17x7.5", 38mm offset
EVO7/8/9 = 17x8", 38mm offset

Both sizes of EVO wheels will fit fine, but if you have a lowered car you will need to roll the rear guards, most people fit 225/45/17 or 235/45/17 to EVO wheels, the rear guards will need to be rolled regardless of the size.

On my white VR-4 I've had 2 sets of 17x7 wheels on it, one was 38mm offset, the other is 45mm offset and both of them clear everything perfectly fine. Both with 215/45/17's

On my facelift at the moment I have 17x9.5" wheels with a 35mm offset. The front is fine, but the rear arches need to be rolled quite a lot. I'm running 235/45/17 tyres.

JoGoVR4
25-06-2007, 09:13 PM
I have 17 x 7 with 35 mm offset - no problems fit well with 225/45 tyres

barney_r1
27-10-2007, 10:07 PM
Ok,

this ALWAYS comes up...

so may aswell collect info from peoples experiences....

first of all.... tyre size calculator to make sure your speedo stays as acurate as possible...

http://www.miata.net/garage/tirecalc.html,

now in my experience...


---------------------------------------------------------------------------

18" x 8.5" rim 35 offset, with a 225/40/18 tyre will fit on a lowered car with no problems.

if the camber fix/mod is done, the rear guards need to be rolled,

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17" x 7" rim 40 offset, with a 215/40/17 will fit with no issues at all.

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18" x 8" rim 38 offset, with a 225/40/18 tyre will fit on a lowered car with no problems.

if the camber fix/mod is done, the rear guards need to be rolled,

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please feel free to add what you know fits,

What wheels have you got on yours - the pic looks awesome, my bbs ones are a bit lame, they work fine but that isn't everything

Marklar
07-12-2007, 04:00 PM
Does Anyone have a maximum offset for 18"x7.5" before rubbage, im wondering if a 45mm offset will give me grief if i decide to lower (still at std ride height).

bradc
07-12-2007, 09:29 PM
I know that at least one person in the UK has run 18x7.5" wheels with a 45mm offset. They were very close to rubbing on the rear suspension arch, but any 215 wide tyre should be ok. 225 might be pushing it a bit though. Probably better to go with something like 35-40mm instead.

Wakaba
12-12-2007, 02:07 PM
EVO V OZ F-1's, 17x7.5 +38
215/40's

Lowered a bit, no camber correction in the rear.

http://www.freecandyvan.com/corprin/Legnum/IMG_0446.jpg

Davezj
12-12-2007, 08:00 PM
Rays Versus 18" x 7.5 225/40/18 (gold rims)

don't know the offset.

was lowered by 60mm all round, looked great no rubbing at all. but put original springs back on due to very large speed bumps round manchester.

Oblivion
13-12-2007, 01:26 AM
Old wheels were 18x7.5, 42 offset, 225/40/18 tyres. Fits no prob on lowered car.
New wheels are 19x8.5, 35 offset, 225/35/19 tyres. Rolled rear guards.

stuey
13-12-2007, 03:24 AM
Used to have 18 x 8.5, 35 offset with 225/40/18 and lowered car, did not rub even WITHOUT wheelarch lip rolled.

No have 18 x 8, 38 offset 225/40/18 and rub very ocassionaly on big bumps.

pitslayer
11-01-2008, 09:11 PM
no offsets, but these wheels will fit the 4 stud pattern galants
Make Model
Austin Allegro
Austin 1300
Austin Cambridge
Austin 1800
Austin 2200
Austin Austin Farina Range
Austin Princess
Daewoo Matiz
Datsun 1600
Datsun 2000
Honda Prelude
Honda Legend
Honda Civic V-Tec
Honda Accord
Hyundai Accent
Hyundai Pony
Hyundai Sonata
Hyundai Lantra
Hyundai Excel
Hyundai Atos
Hyundai Coupe
Kia Clarus
Mitsubishi Space Runner
Mitsubishi Space Wagon
Mitsubishi Galant
Mitsubishi Lancer
Mitsubishi Colt
Mitsubishi Carisma 1.8 16v
Nissan Prairie
Nissan Bluebird
Nissan Primera
Nissan 200SX
Rover 600
Rover 800
Subaru Justy
Suzuki Alto
Suzuki Sedan
Suzuki Swift
Volvo T4
Volvo S40
Volvo V40

Nick Mann
11-01-2008, 11:37 PM
Pitslayer - is that from your experience? Like the title of the thread? /pan

pitslayer
12-01-2008, 04:43 AM
no, thats a list of what will fit stud pattern wise. just shows a few more options /pan

Nice But
16-01-2008, 10:36 AM
Austin Allegro
Austin 1300
Austin Cambridge
Austin 1800
Austin 2200
Austin Austin Farina Range
Austin Princess

Now that is just wrong /pan /pan /pan /pan

Nice But
07-02-2008, 12:54 AM
What would peeps think about 18 x 7.5 offset 45 running 225/40 R18's ?

car standard ride hieght but will be dropped on Tein springs.

" Thread Highjack" The wheels are Rota P1's (http://www.rotawheels.com/p1.php) now if these fit, i may be able to get a couple of sets at almost trade price......:happy: if I can I'll start a new thread. "Back on topic"

bradc
07-02-2008, 06:53 AM
they would fit, but be rather close on the rear suspension. I've seen a car with the exact same wheels and tyres as that and it was only a few mm away from the suspension arm. 35-40mm is a better option really

Nice But
07-02-2008, 10:00 AM
Thanks Brad, thought it might be tight. Will have to look at other styles.

Beastlee
25-02-2008, 10:26 AM
As my tyres need replacing we have decided to bring the wheel change forward. I'm onlly looking ot go to 17s as we want the ride comfort still so I have 3 questions for a slightly lowered car :

1. Would 17 x 7.5 +45 offset fit?

2. If so would 225/45/17 (+0.4%) or 215/45/17(-1.0%) clear?

3. Will any 17" or bigger wheel clear Brembos? If not what do I need to look for?

Cheers. My next mission is to work out the best place to buy from in Germany/Holland/Belgium.

stuey
25-02-2008, 01:03 PM
As my tyres need replacing we have decided to bring the wheel change forward. I'm onlly looking ot go to 17s as we want the ride comfort still so I have 3 questions for a slightly lowered car :

1. Would 17 x 7.5 +45 offset fit?

2. If so would 225/45/17 (+0.4%) or 215/45/17(-1.0%) clear?

3. Will any 17" or bigger wheel clear Brembos? If not what do I need to look for?

Cheers. My next mission is to work out the best place to buy from in Germany/Holland/Belgium.

Be careful when buying wheels with Brembos in mind, as those calipers are massive, I bought lovely a set of 18" kahn RS-R's but when i changed the brakes they hit and had to get different wheels, so not all wheels will fit.
Just look out for EVO 6 onwards fitment and you should be fine. probably want a little less than 45 offset, 35 to 38 is better.

bradc
25-02-2008, 06:23 PM
17x7.5" 45mm will fit, no problems there, but I doubt they will clear brembo's, look for wheels in the 35-38mm range, or even better, just ask for EVO 5/6 fitment wheels

je077
02-03-2008, 03:02 AM
Sorry to lower the tone but in lay mans terms - I have std vr4 (pre-facelift) with std 5 spoke wheels. Car not lowered.
Will any 5 stud rim fit?
I am after 17" rims but what is the offset about?

bradc
02-03-2008, 04:39 AM
you want 5 stud wheels witha 114.3mm pcd

most wheels with offsets between 35 and 45 will fit, just have a look at the wheels everyone else is running

je077
03-03-2008, 06:44 PM
There doesnt seem to be many wheels (ebay) with 114.3 pcd, does any other car take this size??

Although i have the std vr4 alloys, the tyres are 205/55/16. Is this about right for the outside circunference.
To match this according to the calculator, i will need either 205/50/17 or 205/40/18.

From anyones experience, does a 17" rim make much difference visually from a 16" or should i be going for a 18" rim.

bradc
03-03-2008, 07:23 PM
most 5 stud japanese cars excluding subaru are 5x114.3.

The standard size is indeed 205/55/16. A common upgrade size is 225/45/17 as well as 225/40/18. You don't need to stick with 205 wide tyres at all!

My car is on 17's, check out my gallery by clicking on my name and going to view my car, it looks fine on 17's! More important is lowering the car, especially at the front.

yetphoenix
16-06-2008, 04:58 PM
Do any one know 18x9 234/40 tyres with a offset 35 or 38 fit legnum ?

bradc
16-06-2008, 09:39 PM
you will need to roll the rear guards, but you should be ok

yetphoenix
16-06-2008, 09:52 PM
cheers bradc

VR4 MAD
17-06-2008, 06:10 AM
Will 17x9" with +28 offset fit?

/toycar

bradc
17-06-2008, 09:56 AM
nope! You want about 35mm max

VR4 MAD
17-06-2008, 10:46 AM
nope! You want about 35mm max

Cheers Brad...............thought as much. /Grrr

/toycar

abdielhiram
01-07-2008, 05:47 PM
I tested both sizes 17" and 18". First i installed a +42 offset 18 Wheels with 225/40 R18 tires, no lowered car. then 2 weeks after just today, i swapped for 17X7.5 +42 offset and 225/45 ZR17, no lowered car either. I definitely keep the second setting, more confortable by miles. Now just waiting for my Eibach Pro Kit that is already ordered.

cakepanda
04-11-2008, 10:28 PM
I have just fitted Team Dynamics Pro Race 1.2 17x7.5 37mm offset with 225/45 tyres.

Rear fits perfectly, front sticks out from the side of the arch/bodywork by about 2cm, but does not rub even on large bumps.

Joikale
13-11-2008, 11:20 AM
Do anyone think that 19x8 with 40 offset would fit?
Just ordered a round cos were cheap???

Facelift and stock...

Fully
16-11-2008, 12:22 AM
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18" x 8.5" rim 35 offset, with a 225/40/18 tyre will fit on a lowered car with no problems.

if the camber fix/mod is done, the rear guards need to be rolled,

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please feel free to add what you know fits,


I have these wheels, I dident need to mod anything.
What is the camber fix/mod? Does this only need to be done if it is lower?
How low can it go before these mods need doing?

djb160
16-11-2008, 02:42 AM
Isn't that the one in the Articles section that Gly wrote up?

mattnz
09-06-2009, 12:54 AM
So 35mm or 46mm for 18x8 on a PFL sedan? :rolleyes3 :rolleyes3

bradc
09-06-2009, 03:10 AM
Both of those are pushing it. You really want about 40mm for a PFL

mattnz
09-06-2009, 03:31 AM
I'm not fussed about guard rolling, if that makes a difference. More fussed about wheels hitting suspension though ;)

Beastlee
09-06-2009, 07:14 AM
Mine are 17x8.5 with a 45mm offset and I really wish I'd gone for less as the fronts protrude slightly, especially with the thicker bells on the KAD brakes.

elnevio
09-06-2009, 08:02 AM
Wouldn't less offset mean the wheels protrude further out? :dizzy2:

bradc
09-06-2009, 08:46 AM
Matt - go for 35mm offset then

Beastlee
09-06-2009, 09:53 AM
Hmm, I can never be sure.

mattnz
09-06-2009, 05:37 PM
Wouldn't less offset mean the wheels protrude further out? :dizzy2:

I would have imagined so?

mattnz
09-06-2009, 05:40 PM
Matt - go for 35mm offset then

You're the boss!! :)

yetphoenix
09-06-2009, 06:33 PM
I'm running on 18 X 9 with a 35 offset and lowered . fronts no problem and the rear's i have rolled the arch lips. my wheels don't stick out and without the arch kit i was level with the body work.

tony

Jalperi
10-06-2009, 04:05 PM
17x8" offset 45 whit 225/45 fits legnum ? or is 35 offset better for those ?

bradc
10-06-2009, 08:51 PM
45 is ok, but 35mm is a better option

Jalperi
10-06-2009, 09:16 PM
45 is ok, but 35mm is a better optionok ! thanks !

wrc01
18-06-2009, 03:51 AM
Hey Bradc or other club vr4 members do evo9 enkei wheels fit up to a facelift galant 01 vr4 and is there issues with the center caps not fitting right on them have had issues with some mags center caps not fitting the car cheers :)

bradc
18-06-2009, 04:55 AM
they fit perfect in every way

wrc01
18-06-2009, 05:19 AM
they fit perfect in every way
Brilliant just need to find some now cheers brad :)

SLY-031
02-10-2009, 08:56 AM
18x9 +38 Fit fine. Car is lowered, and have done the rear camber mod. Rear guards are lightly rolled. Fronts un-touched. This is on a pre-facelift with a 225/40, though 235/40 also fits.

I have some 18x8.5 +20 coming in November. They'll sit 12mm further out, so a reasonable amount of rolling will be required to squeeze them in. Will be running a 225/40 on them

Adam.Findlay
02-10-2009, 01:38 PM
I have 17" x 7" rim , with a 215/40/17 unsure of offset i think its either 38 or around about and have no rubbing issues at all,

Hank Scorpio
14-02-2010, 02:26 AM
My new wheels are finally on their way from Japan for the VR-4! (6-9 week wait though, Ugh!) Work Emotion CR Kais 18x9.5 +30 it'll take a bit of elbow grease to fit but should look mean as all hell. I'll post up pics when they're on.

vineil
21-02-2010, 09:11 AM
wat size tyes should i put if i get 19x8's wit a 42 offset? thanks

bradc
21-02-2010, 10:03 AM
225/35/19 or 235/35/19

crazyken76
28-02-2010, 04:38 PM
will galant wheels fit the legnum or is it a different fitment ?

bradc
28-02-2010, 07:03 PM
They are the same car in every way

crazyken76
28-02-2010, 11:57 PM
They are the same car in every way
just been told galants only have 4 studs so they arent the same

Kieran
01-03-2010, 12:01 AM
just been told galants only have 4 studs so they arent the same

You were told that Non-VR4 Galants are 4 stud. Wheels from a Galant VR-4 are 5 stud. :scholar:

Davezj
01-03-2010, 12:19 AM
my current wheels and tyres (changed for brembo brake conversion.

evo MR 17" from an FQ400 38mm offset (I think) standard evo.

235/45/17 tyres.

but as stated above in the thread the arches need to be rolled and i have just done this week end and no more rubbing.

225/45/17 would have been better and i believe the arch rolling would not have been required.

bristol seb
10-04-2010, 04:20 PM
Hey all, I'm looking at some 17x9j, 45 mm offset, wheels from an evo. I'm currently running a stock pfl legnum and am not in a huge rush to lower it, just wondering if I should expect any rubbing issues (body or suspension)?
Have read this thread so don't think there should be a problem but it would be good to hear from someone running a similar set up?
Cheers for any help...:inquisiti

bradc
10-04-2010, 08:09 PM
45mm will place the tyres be very close to the suspension, you'll probably need to run 225/45/17

Hank Scorpio
13-04-2010, 01:12 PM
I keep forgetting what the stock offset is on a PFL VR-4, just make sure it is equal to or higher then 45mm (I doubt higher). You NEVER want to put a higher offset wheel then what the manufacturer reccomends, not only is it ghey it is illegal (and not in the cool illegal mod sort of way). FYI 17x9 +45 is defeinitely not an Evo fitment, offset is too high for them. However as I said it may work on a Series 1 VR-4 (Not a Series 2).

As Brad said 17x9 +45 will sit very close on the inside to your suspension and 225/45R17 is technically illegal to run on a 17x9 (although it looks great and I personally think that it is the tyre size to run). Just making sure you know what is legal and what is not.

bradc
13-04-2010, 08:27 PM
Just because it may be illegal in AU doesn't mean it is illegal over there. Here in NZ we can run whatever tyre size on whatever wheels we want as long as the top of the tyre doesn't stick out of the guard, and that the track is less than 25mm different from stock.

Hank Scorpio
28-04-2010, 01:09 PM
UK, Australia and USA all share the same wheel/tyre laws.

VR457
04-05-2010, 02:33 PM
What about 215/45/17 on 30 offset? Wheels are WRC Tarmac Evo.

bradc
04-05-2010, 08:01 PM
225/45/17 would be better

VR457
04-05-2010, 10:41 PM
The alloys are 7". Is 225 not too wide? Besides would it not scrape with the 30 offset?

bradc
04-05-2010, 10:52 PM
Those would fit ok as you are running a much narrower tyre. I would not run those tyres though, they have a low load rating and aren't much wider than stock.

Kieran
04-05-2010, 11:05 PM
Those would fit ok as you are running a much narrower tyre. I would not run those tyres though, they have a low load rating and aren't much wider than stock.

/wall /wall /wall

bradc
04-05-2010, 11:12 PM
Ohh just to add to Kierans anger about that tyre size, the are smaller than stock so the tyre to wheel arch gap will increase!

Kieran
04-05-2010, 11:47 PM
Ohh just to add to Kierans anger about that tyre size, the are smaller than stock so the tyre to wheel arch gap will increase!

By all of a couple of flippin' millimetres!!! :soaprant :ranton: /pan

/Starts praying to the God of GLS Powah for an emergency smiting....

VR457
05-05-2010, 12:04 AM
Thanks for that. I understand the long running 0.6 something or another going on with you guys. I was just looking at alternatives to 235's, having moved up from 205's. Mainly trying to maximise performance advantage whilst minimising road noise. Assumed a 30 offset wheel would cover it...

bradc
05-05-2010, 02:10 AM
30 offset is fine but a 17x7 wheels is fairly weak. Go with 17x8

Joikale
08-05-2010, 06:17 AM
I ordered a round of Enkei's J10 rims 18/7,5 with offset 38 and 225/40/18 tires... /woot /woot /woot /woot /woot /woot X-mas is coming :smitten:

ddarynpene
09-05-2010, 04:12 AM
i just got new 19x8.5, 35 off sett got 215 35 19 semi stretched on, no worries at all
great off sett.

Hank Scorpio
13-05-2010, 01:13 PM
Chucked my wheels on today. 18x9.5 +30 with 225/40R18 tyres.

Picture -> http://i105.photobucket.com/albums/m203/TTC2008/Image0037.jpg (couldn't get it to show in post)

17x7 is too skinny! 17x8 - 17x9 with a 225/45R17 looks good. So you've got the offset right VR457, just need to add at least another inch in width to your wheel and you can fill those guards!

Joikale
08-07-2010, 10:48 AM
I ordered a round of Enkei's J10 rims 18/7,5 with offset 38 and 225/40/18 tires... /woot /woot /woot /woot /woot /woot X-mas is coming :smitten:

Those bastards messed up my order and nothing was never ordered... Sheit!!!

And there are no second chance's for them anymore... I lost 3 moths and I still got no wheels :furious3:

How about these wheels... Ultralite spec 18x7,5 with offset 42 would it be pushing a bit too much?

cheers

-Joikale-

Wodjno
08-07-2010, 11:52 AM
How about these wheels... Ultralite spec 18x7,5 with offset 42 would it be pushing a bit too much?

cheers

-Joikale-

They would be fine as long as you don't go any wider than 225's on a 40 profile..
You could go 235/40 but would need a 5mm spacer on the rears..

Joikale
08-07-2010, 12:45 PM
On a lowered car? Lowered about 50mm or something, those will most definitely not rub wheel arches but how about suspension? Camber fix mod not done. I thought that 225/40 would be propably only option....

Edit: they will fit ok

Joikale
19-07-2010, 03:11 PM
My mate is now offering me rotas (p45f) 18x8 with offset 45 from subaru, would it be possible to fit those? To a heavily lowered facelift?? At least one in finland drives with 18x9,5 in rear and 18x8,5 in front with offset 35 so it would be very close to suspension on a lowered car mee thinks..

elnevio
19-07-2010, 03:14 PM
As I understand it, the RX-8 wheels are 8" wide, have a 50mm offset, and fit the VR-4 ok (Uray's car is an example, AlanDITD's car also had them at one point), so I would have thought that the 45mm offset would be fine.

Joikale
19-07-2010, 03:36 PM
As I understand it, the RX-8 wheels are 8" wide, have a 50mm offset, and fit the VR-4 ok (Uray's car is an example, AlanDITD's car also had them at one point), so I would have thought that the 45mm offset would be fine.

Well if those cars were lowered there should be no issues at all :p

bradc
19-07-2010, 08:14 PM
45mm is ok but around 35 to 38mm is much better.

50mm will have the tyres really really close to the suspension arm and narrows the track compared to stock, I don't beleive it is a good idea.

Joikale
20-07-2010, 01:31 PM
Thanks Bradc you're my hero!

unclepaulie
25-08-2010, 02:01 PM
ill just throw in my 2c


8" +38 to +30

8.5" +38 to +30

9"+40 to +30

9.5" +35 to +30

10" +30 to +25

monkeyboy
26-08-2010, 08:31 PM
I've scrounged some Toora's from an FTO.

They are 17 x 8j ET35 with 225 45 17 tyres, will they clear the suspension & wheel arches on my PFL Legnum?

Looking through the thread this combination of offset, width & tyre looks OK but thought I'd ask anyway!

bradc
26-08-2010, 08:47 PM
They will be fine.

monkeyboy
26-08-2010, 09:21 PM
Thanks Brad. That's reassuring!

They could do with refurbing. Anybody got any experience of refurbing wheels?

stu
30-09-2010, 06:46 PM
looking at fitting a set of genuine evo 9 enkei alloys, 8J x 17" 5/114.3 ET 38 and 225 /45 R17 tyres.

Will these fit a standard unlowered VR4 and will they clear the brembo calipers I also intend to fit ?

bradc
30-09-2010, 07:09 PM
Yes and yes

Hank Scorpio
01-10-2010, 03:12 PM
ill just throw in my 2c


8" +38 to +30

8.5" +38 to +30

9"+40 to +30

9.5" +35 to +30

10" +30 to +25

So my 9.5" +29 makes me a rebel? :D

SLY-031
10-10-2010, 12:31 PM
18x8.5" +20.

Running adjustable coilovers with 10kg/mm front and 8kg/mm rear springs. Damping set to half way/just under. Flares are trimmed and metal underneath knocked flat.

No rubbing at all.

Still need to pull some rear camber out(I'll put in 10mm of spacers to the upper mounts) and get it aligned.

http://i224.photobucket.com/albums/dd123/SLY031/Legnum/IMG_2563.jpg

http://i224.photobucket.com/albums/dd123/SLY031/Legnum/IMG_2560.jpg

http://i224.photobucket.com/albums/dd123/SLY031/Legnum/IMG_2557.jpg

EDIT: WTF, image tags don't work???!!!

unclepaulie
10-10-2010, 01:52 PM
uh oh, there goes the neighbour hood, Lachy and Joel are here :P

SLY-031
10-10-2010, 02:45 PM
I've been here for a while, just never post. :P

I'm worried I might start a **** fight posting good offset/fitment around these parts...

bradc
10-10-2010, 06:51 PM
You will, you'll get people arguing with you that 17x7 45mm is perfectly fine and that RX8 wheels with a 50mm offset fill out the arches just fine.

SLY-031
10-10-2010, 11:49 PM
You will, you'll get people arguing with you that 17x7 45mm is perfectly fine and that RX8 wheels with a 50mm offset fill out the arches just fine.

I'll admit that I did see the post about RX-8 wheels.

I was hoping that it wasn't actually there....

bradc
11-10-2010, 02:27 AM
50mm is of course a decrease in track which is actualy illegal here! Not to mention going with a lower load rated tyres than stock is also illegal here

ersanalamin
17-11-2010, 01:27 PM
50mm is of course a decrease in track which is actualy illegal here! Not to mention going with a lower load rated tyres than stock is also illegal here

Hey Brad I am running 17x7 ET 40 rim with 215/50/17 tyre on PFL vr4, how come the tyre still rub the rear fender? do you know why? BTW i have trouble with rear custom trailing arm, I havent got the oem one from my halfcut, are you sure this is what makes the issue?

kiteman
17-11-2010, 06:05 PM
Heres a link to a site showing stud patterns, offset and bore.
Might come in handy for anyone buying aftermarket wheels, especially second hands.


http://www.alloyguide.com/Mitsubishi.php

Pastor of Muppets
17-11-2010, 06:34 PM
no offsets, but these wheels will fit the 4 stud pattern galants
Make Model
Austin Austin Farina


Are you telling me i can fit these beauties

39117

To my galoon????

bradc
17-11-2010, 06:50 PM
Ersan, just push up the lip on the fender and you'll be ok.

sy666
18-11-2010, 09:28 AM
Sorry if this has been covered, have scanned the thread and can't see it. I've fallen in love with the standard RX8 alloys (18"), would they fit? i know the stud pattern is the same but not sure on offset/clearance

unclepaulie
18-11-2010, 03:07 PM
dont mention these wheels to any aussies lol.


they bolt on yes, but terrible fitment

elnevio
18-11-2010, 03:10 PM
AlanDITD had RX8 wheels on his for a while - I quite liked them! I'm not sure if there were clearance issues due to the high offset though (i.e. inner suspension, etc)

ersanalamin
18-11-2010, 05:02 PM
Ersan, just push up the lip on the fender and you'll be ok.

Yea its the lip that rubbed by the tyre, how about the rear spat? what maximum rim profile option that can be fit into the rear wheel without bending the rear fender lip? 17x7 42 offset?

bradc
18-11-2010, 07:15 PM
Simon, they do fit but at 50mm offset. In a lot of countries it is illegal to reduce your track (stock is 46 or 38) They also look quite sunken, I wouldn't do it.

Ersan, you should be fine with 215/50/17, just roll the lip

Wal
07-02-2011, 01:55 PM
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/MITSUBISHI-EVO-4-ALLOY-WHEELS-/180619774975?pt=UK_CarParts_Acc_Wheels_tyres_Trims _Car_Rims_ET&hash=item2a0dc70bff

Just want to double check these will fit OK on mine before bidding on them, should be fine?

Kryton
07-02-2011, 02:15 PM
They should do but what size are they? If 17's will be ok but if 16's, will not clear brembos (if you intend / have upgraded). I can't remember what they are (fairly certain they are 16's) but hopefully someone will be along soon to confirm, if not, might be worth asking the seller.

So, my thoughts, with standard VR4 brakes - yes, with brembos - no.

Wal
07-02-2011, 02:54 PM
Good shout, I assumed they were 17s lol just as well I asked!

bradc
11-02-2011, 09:18 AM
They would have fit on fine, but yeah only 16's

vineil
12-02-2011, 05:24 AM
hi. just if it's possible to have a staggered fitment fitment on my galant vr-4.
looking at getting 18x8 for the fronts and 18x9.5 for the back. both with +35 offset. and with 225/40/R18 tyres?? would it be ok for the diff & transfer case to have a staggered fitment??? because the rolling diameter should still be the same??

if that's not possible, i'm also looking at some 18x8.5 for the front (+30 offset) and 18x9.5 for the rear (+35 offset)//would this be a better option??

or should i just get 18x9.5 all around??

thanks in advance for the help/info

vineil

Gly
12-02-2011, 08:30 AM
as long as the rolling diameter stays the same you should be fine,
(which it will be more or less with the same sized tyres all round)

bradc
12-02-2011, 11:00 AM
Or you could go with 255/35 on the rear as they are the same size as 225/40

BraindG
15-02-2011, 11:40 PM
Marker :)

ersanalamin
07-03-2011, 05:31 AM
Does anyone know how much the gap between the fender (front and rear) and tyre would be when using stock vr4 coil over + 17 inch rim & 215/50 tyre? reply asap plzzz

godzilla
07-03-2011, 11:32 AM
^^ What offset rim? 215 will give a fair amount of room generally.

ersanalamin
07-03-2011, 01:14 PM
^^ What offset rim? 215 will give a fair amount of room generally.

Hi trevor, rim offset 40. could u please explain?

godzilla
08-03-2011, 10:28 AM
+40? Heaps of room! If you are worried about clearance, don't be. There would be only (Roughly) 18mm less clearance over stock PFL rims. So if you have a PFL Galant, you will have stacks of room. My PFL leggie had 8" wide evo rims with 235's and it still didn't rub on the un-rolled rear wheel arches.

Does that help at all?

Edit:

Just noticed this from your earlier post:

Hey Brad I am running 17x7 ET 40 rim with 215/50/17 tyre on PFL vr4, how come the tyre still rub the rear fender? do you know why? BTW i have trouble with rear custom trailing arm, I havent got the oem one from my halfcut, are you sure this is what makes the issue?

How the heck could you possibly be rubbing?? I ran on my old PFL Leggie, 18 x 7 +40 rims with 225 tyres and seriously, there was sooooo much room. Do your rears have massive + Camber? That just sound like something is wrong.

ersanalamin
09-03-2011, 05:48 AM
+40? Heaps of room! If you are worried about clearance, don't be. There would be only (Roughly) 18mm less clearance over stock PFL rims. So if you have a PFL Galant, you will have stacks of room. My PFL leggie had 8" wide evo rims with 235's and it still didn't rub on the un-rolled rear wheel arches.

Does that help at all?

Edit:

Just noticed this from your earlier post:


How the heck could you possibly be rubbing?? I ran on my old PFL Leggie, 18 x 7 +40 rims with 225 tyres and seriously, there was sooooo much room. Do your rears have massive + Camber? That just sound like something is wrong.

Okay, heres the reason of the question. I am running currently, GAB Coil Over + Rim (17 Inch 7 Widht ET 40) + Tyre (215/50/17). I set the GAB height 3 finger gap(my finger :D, I am bit chubby so the finger set could be misleading) more less 10 cm between the tyre and front fender, 4 finger at the rear.

The tyre went fine no rubbing. Rear ground clearance is okay, but I dont like at ground clearance at the front as the street condition here, unbelievable awfull. And honestly I dont like the GAB coilover characteristic feel. I would say, the feeling of GAB coilover is great for racing, but not for daily use, not comfortable even with low stiffness setting. I guess thats because vr4 has more weight than any 8G galant. The GAB is for 7G and 8G galant, not specific for vr4.

The cars don't have the stock coil over when I got it, I just wonder what the finger GAP outcome when using Stock coil over + current wheel. If the height is still suit my need, I might swap the GAB coilover into a stock one

Heres current pic of my car to show the tyre gap

http://i340.photobucket.com/albums/o343/pro_guy03/IMG00065-20110206-1718.jpg

http://i340.photobucket.com/albums/o343/pro_guy03/IMG00063-20110206-1718.jpg

thfelipeth
09-03-2011, 07:04 AM
i just installed evo 6 mags on mine.. 235 45 17s. didnt need to roll the guards.. mean ride lmao

ersanalamin
09-03-2011, 07:21 AM
i just installed evo 6 mags on mine.. 235 45 17s. didnt need to roll the guards.. mean ride lmao

Just to make clear, example on thegalantcenter.net

Evo 9 rim + 235/45 tyre

http://www.thegalantcenter.net/showthread.php?t=31660&highlight=galante&page=4

I love it

thfelipeth
09-03-2011, 07:24 AM
Just to make clear, example on thegalantcenter.net

Evo 9 rim + 235/45 tyre

http://www.thegalantcenter.net/showthread.php?t=31660&highlight=galante&page=4

I love it oops im only human must have the wrong tire size or mag.. i would go to the garage but the car is at the shop getting the manual gearbox rebuilt.. will post again soon lol

godzilla
09-03-2011, 10:02 AM
Okay, heres the reason of the question. I am running currently, GAB Coil Over + Rim (17 Inch 7 Widht ET 40) + Tyre (215/50/17). I set the GAB height 3 finger gap(my finger :D, I am bit chubby so the finger set could be misleading) more less 10 cm between the tyre and front fender, 4 finger at the rear.

The tyre went fine no rubbing. Rear ground clearance is okay, but I dont like at ground clearance at the front as the street condition here, unbelievable awfull. And honestly I dont like the GAB coilover characteristic feel. I would say, the feeling of GAB coilover is great for racing, but not for daily use, not comfortable even with low stiffness setting. I guess thats because vr4 has more weight than any 8G galant. The GAB is for 7G and 8G galant, not specific for vr4.

The cars don't have the stock coil over when I got it, I just wonder what the finger GAP outcome when using Stock coil over + current wheel. If the height is still suit my need, I might swap the GAB coilover into a stock one

Heres current pic of my car to show the tyre gap

http://i340.photobucket.com/albums/o343/pro_guy03/IMG00065-20110206-1718.jpg

http://i340.photobucket.com/albums/o343/pro_guy03/IMG00063-20110206-1718.jpg

Your car may raise up at the front a bit with stock suspension but not much more (If any) at the rears.

I ran GAB coilovers (Albeit, Legnum ones) on my Leggie and they were pretty harsh but that was because my preload spring was wound all the way up. So check that. Maybe you are losing all your travel.

Now, as for the rubbing. I still dont understand how?! But sounds like you need to take the rear wheels off and grab your heat gun and a rubber mallet!

ersanalamin
09-03-2011, 11:13 AM
Your car may raise up at the front a bit with stock suspension but not much more (If any) at the rears.

I ran GAB coilovers (Albeit, Legnum ones) on my Leggie and they were pretty harsh but that was because my preload spring was wound all the way up. So check that. Maybe you are losing all your travel.

Now, as for the rubbing. I still dont understand how?! But sounds like you need to take the rear wheels off and grab your heat gun and a rubber mallet!

Ha ha ha thanks for advice. No more tyre rubbing after i fix the rear trailing arm. is it okay with u how GAB coilover behave with ur car? BTW does the ralliart coil over still availabe? I think I am ready to make a purchasing.

Any comment/advice from another member?

godzilla
10-03-2011, 11:10 AM
Ralliart struts gone my friend.

Oggie
11-03-2011, 09:47 AM
Thought I would ask in here.

My understaning is If i have ab rembo brake upgrade on my vr4, if alloys fit an 5 stud evo they will fit mine yeah?

as yesterday i was being fed a line about "X" factor of larger brakes vs spoke cleance, was told just because a alloy has +35 offset it may still not fit my car due to my brembo's
Now i am completely at a loss on what to do.

someone want to break down the fitting into something a 5 yo could undertand?

tyia

godzilla
11-03-2011, 11:55 AM
The clearance issue with Brembos is more spoke design than offset and or width.

You can run a rim that is 7.5" wide an +38 and clear but try and run a 9.5 +35 and not!

Some rims that have heavy taper won't clear - unless they are in ridiculous (won't fit a VR4) offset. Generally, if a rim fits on a evo 5-9 they obviously clear brembos. But remember, evo's require rims that are like 9 to 9.5" wide and offsets in the low to mid 20's to look flush - all of which won't fit a VR4 without major work.

We have a really good thread over at ozvr4 that is dedicated to rims that both clear brembos and fit on your VR4. Check it out ;)

bradc
11-03-2011, 09:50 PM
As Trev said, first thing to do is to find out if it fits and Evo, then if that size is suitable for a VR-4.

Oggie
31-05-2011, 10:49 AM
lookinjg at 19x8 offset +31 with clearance for "big" brakes apparently has a 45mm deep dish lip..
but i cant take a risk with how much i am paying and having to import.

bottom line does anyone foresee any possible probs with 19x8 +31 offset?

tyaia


The clearance issue with Brembos is more spoke design than offset and or width.

You can run a rim that is 7.5" wide an +38 and clear but try and run a 9.5 +35 and not!

Some rims that have heavy taper won't clear - unless they are in ridiculous (won't fit a VR4) offset. Generally, if a rim fits on a evo 5-9 they obviously clear brembos. But remember, evo's require rims that are like 9 to 9.5" wide and offsets in the low to mid 20's to look flush - all of which won't fit a VR4 without major work.

We have a really good thread over at ozvr4 that is dedicated to rims that both clear brembos and fit on your VR4. Check it out ;)

Adam.Findlay
31-05-2011, 12:32 PM
have had
17x7.5 +48et with 215/45/17 no brembos rays gram lights
17x7.5 +38et with 235/45/17 with brembos evo 6.5 tommi rims
17x8 +38et with 235/45/17 with brembos evo 9 rims
no rub on any of these, even with un-rolled guards

godzilla
01-06-2011, 11:59 AM
lookinjg at 19x8 offset +31 with clearance for "big" brakes apparently has a 45mm deep dish lip..
but i cant take a risk with how much i am paying and having to import.

bottom line does anyone foresee any possible probs with 19x8 +31 offset?

tyaia

8" +31 will require just a basic roll of the rear guards. You are lowering it a bit aren't you? This will ensure the fronts sit flush.

As for tyre, i think from memory a 235 x 35 works to keep close to stock rolling diameter (Or was that 225 x 35?) Someone will confirm.

thfelipeth
02-06-2011, 01:39 AM
i know was a while ago. but just confirming mine are 235 45 17 on evo 6 wheels.. they came with 235s and had to replace them with 235s. if you need pics, by all means ill provide them. cheers

Bouncy
04-08-2011, 02:56 AM
My car is on 17's, check out my gallery by clicking on my name and going to view my car, it looks fine on 17's! More important is lowering the car, especially at the front.

What width are you rims brad?

Ryan
04-08-2011, 05:00 AM
What width are you rims brad?

They are 9.5" wide.

MYKEY
06-08-2011, 05:06 PM
Having read through this thread i thought that the evo 5 wheels that i brought (17x7.5" 38mm offset) would fit without any probs,
but they protrude from the arches:sigh: so would i need to lower my car for them to fit or roll the arches :undecided
Thanks

Pics


http://www3.snapfish.co.uk/skybroadband1/slideshow/AlbumID=10156600011/PictureID=320290647011/a=5993911011_5993911011/otsc=SHR/otsi=SPIClink/COBRAND_NAME=skybroadband1/

http://www3.snapfish.co.uk/skybroadband1/slideshow/AlbumID=10156600011/PictureID=320290275011/a=5993911011_5993911011/otsc=SHR/otsi=SPIClink/COBRAND_NAME=skybroadband1/

CANDEE
07-08-2011, 10:25 AM
Having read through this thread i thought that the evo 5 wheels that i brought (17x7.5" 38mm offset) would fit without any probs,
but they protrude from the arches:sigh: so would i need to lower my car for them to fit or roll the arches :undecided
Thanks

Pics


http://www3.snapfish.co.uk/skybroadband1/slideshow/AlbumID=10156600011/PictureID=320290647011/a=5993911011_5993911011/otsc=SHR/otsi=SPIClink/COBRAND_NAME=skybroadband1/

http://www3.snapfish.co.uk/skybroadband1/slideshow/AlbumID=10156600011/PictureID=320290275011/a=5993911011_5993911011/otsc=SHR/otsi=SPIClink/COBRAND_NAME=skybroadband1/
Cant see the pics.... Can you upload them to the forum?

MYKEY
08-08-2011, 10:50 PM
There we go, thats better :)

horndog
08-08-2011, 11:19 PM
Were there any spacers fitted for the old wheels? I had a set for my car and they fitted fine (but it is lowered), Foxdie's got them now and I dont think he had any issues?

MYKEY
09-08-2011, 10:19 PM
There were no spacers fitted just standard, i notice you have wheel arch extensions, i guess that helps.
Maybe when she's lowered that might do the trick /Hmmm

CANDEE
11-08-2011, 11:33 AM
What width tyres? 225/45's? The car does look very high, which could mean you could have positive camber on the car....

I used to have evo 8's on my old leggie with 225's on it at std height and the tread was just inside the guard... On the facelift i have no worries even with 235's....

MYKEY
11-08-2011, 03:32 PM
Yep there 225/45's i must admit from what i had read i thought they would fit ok,
the size of the wheels is 17 x 7 1/2 38
With the 17's on the gap between the wheel and arch seemed massive :shocked:

adaxo
11-08-2011, 08:48 PM
I've just fitted 17x8 ET28 with 225/45 tyres and still got some spare few mm between tyre and arch
This wheels http://www.marukanet.co.jp/a-tech/eraser.html

MYKEY
11-08-2011, 10:59 PM
Has the car you fitted them to got wheel arch extensions, that might make the difference
Mines a type v so no wheel arch extensions :embarasse

CANDEE
12-08-2011, 10:13 AM
you should still have no probs with the evo 5's.... Is only the front the issue? if so the car could be down by the back and causing this... Going from 16's to 17's does bring the sidewall down which makes the car look like its on stilts... lol

adaxo
12-08-2011, 10:41 AM
Has the car you fitted them to got wheel arch extensions, that might make the difference
Mines a type v so no wheel arch extensions :embarasse

Yes, I got arch extensions. Is your wheels original mitsi/enkei ? Should have " OZ racing F1 " printed on front.

MYKEY
12-08-2011, 11:09 AM
you should still have no probs with the evo 5's.... Is only the front the issue? if so the car could be down by the back and causing this... Going from 16's to 17's does bring the sidewall down which makes the car look like its on stilts... lol

Yes, its only the front that's the problem Jeremy, the rears seem ok

MYKEY
12-08-2011, 11:15 AM
Yes, I got arch extensions. Is your wheels original mitsi/enkei ? Should have " OZ racing F1 " printed on front.

Had a look yesterday when i was checking the size Adam and they are Enkei's with Mitsubishi stamped on the inside, there is a pic of the front on the previous page.

adaxo
12-08-2011, 11:28 AM
Ok, I was wondering about missing " F1 " bit, It's really weird, I just take that wheels of my leggy yesterday, the main reason was they just sit too deep in arches. Put some pictures after work.

gorgath
12-08-2011, 04:28 PM
I've just fitted a 18x9 +30 with 225/40 on my PFL, rolled the guard a bit on the front and rear, no issues at all.

Kenneth
05-09-2011, 10:55 PM
On my facelift Galant I have 17x9 +25 WEDS TC105n wheels with 235 RE001 tyres

Other relevant modifications
- Lowered on Coilovers
- Rear Camber correction
- Brembo brake conversion

Required:
Rear guards cut (Probably could have rolled them but cutting was easier and didn't split the paint) to remove the right angle lip.
Front and rear plastic flares need trimming. I let mine self trim (tyres will eat them) which appears to have worked fine.

No other issues.

RocketD0G
02-11-2011, 08:31 AM
Hi,

And sorry for maybe posting this in the wrong topic. But all the Alloy / tire gurus seems to dwell here.
I'm out for some Gram lights - 57Pros. But I've never had to go deeper in alloy and tire knowledge than inchsize on the alloy itself. --> I'm stupid/beginner.

Would someone care to give me specs how to get them to sit nicely on my unlowered (planning some good adjustable springs and coils next summer.) galant vr-4 facelift?
If I'm not totally wrong it is 5x114.3. And i want 18". I want that snug fit that you can see on the picture below.

Links:
This kind of table of availible sizes there is: Availble sizes and whatnot (http://www.rayswheels.co.jp/2009/products/wheel_en.php?code=GL_57PRO&size=18&for=domestic)
And this is about how i want it to look: How i want it to look (http://sofloox.com/data_images/mitsubishi-galant-vr4.jpg)

Thanks,
-John

Gly
03-11-2011, 07:27 AM
its not gonna look like that unless you lower it,

approx 18x8 or 18x8.5 with between 35 and 38 offset

and a 225/40 tyre, will give a little stretch on a 8.5wide (depending in brand/wall design)

Kryton
09-01-2012, 12:14 AM
Will these fit & clear brembos:

18×7.5 5×114.3 12×1.5 60.1 H

Gly
09-01-2012, 08:02 AM
unlikely most 8 inch wide wheels wont clear brembos,

depends on spoke design, as much as offset.

so unless they specify evo 5-10 fit, or big brake clearance,
or try before you buy, i wouldnt be handing over cash

Kryton
09-01-2012, 09:50 AM
Ok thanks. Had my doubts so will continue the hunt.

apexikid
23-01-2012, 09:59 AM
hi guys. i have read previous threads about staggerd fitments... so has anyone actualy done this yet? reason i am asking is i have some rays 18x8 fronts and 18x9 rear wheels sitting here with 225 40s aprox offset 38 or 35 from memory
would like to replace my blings i currently have with these if possible. anything i should watch for? any help would be greatly appreciated

Dal

Nick Mann
23-01-2012, 01:11 PM
If the rolling circumference is the same, staggered should be fine. If you already have them and the circumferences are a match, just try them.

apexikid
23-01-2012, 07:39 PM
yes thats what i thought, also the rears pretty much drive on the inside of the wheel due to camber so i guess you are totally correct.
if all fails and something breaks ill convert to manual ha ha.

CANDEE
24-01-2012, 03:59 AM
If the diameters are within a few % is shouldn't matter.. I ran factory pfl tyres on the front with 215 width ones on the back for aggggges - nearly 30k, on my old leggie with no issues at all. :)

Kryton
02-02-2012, 11:38 PM
Another one to check. They are for an Impreza but don't know what year. Here are the details I have been sent:

5 x 114 , 8J x 17, ET53

CANDEE
02-02-2012, 11:59 PM
prob not +53 is waaaaay too high for an 8"... Will be hitting the suspension...

Kryton
03-02-2012, 12:10 AM
Darn, thats not what I wanted to hear

CANDEE
03-02-2012, 08:54 AM
A +45 might fit with the right tyre.. but not a +53...

elnevio
03-02-2012, 09:58 AM
Given that the wheel is 8" wide, even a +45 offset would be too much, I believe.

CANDEE
03-02-2012, 10:21 AM
Note the might comment Nev... lol needs a much lower number on there... like 30.. :P

Billy_b
04-02-2012, 12:47 AM
Will 205/45/17 be ok to run ???

CANDEE
04-02-2012, 01:23 AM
not on a vr4.. the loading will be too low. you will need to go to a 225/45/17. Ie a 205/45/17 is a 88w, while a 225/45/17 is a 91. Also the rolling diameter is 10% out so your speedo will be waaaay out..

Badger_01
01-07-2012, 07:29 AM
Would this work?

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=489337601

Gingerfish
01-07-2012, 09:15 AM
Would this work?

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=489337601

I've just fitted 18x7.5j with an et30 offset and they only just fit with no adjustment. I'm pretty sure these will be too wide.

CANDEE
01-07-2012, 09:17 AM
Be tough getting those in the guards without major work, FL flares will help, but will still need work.. Looks like they will stick 25mm further out than evo 8 wheels.. Would be nice if they did a 18x8+25 to match, as that would help. :)

adaxo
01-07-2012, 09:34 AM
I fit rotas 18x9.5 ET 35 at the rear, the problem is, we manage to fit 235x40x18 tyres and that is the max size without catching wishbone but tyre need to be 'stretch' on alloy and I'm not really fan of that stance.

5512455125



Here is very helpful www (http://www.rimsntires.com/specs.jsp)

Badger_01
01-07-2012, 09:51 AM
Sigh I quite liked the look of them, trying to find decent rims is hard haha

ersanalamin
25-07-2012, 02:40 PM
I was going to make a thread like this, but the gayest in the village beat me to it!

Just for reference, the stock rims are:

BBS and 5 spoke Prefacelift = 16x6", 46mm offset
Twin 5 spoke Facelift = 16x6.5", 38mm offset

EVO 5/6 = 17x7.5", 38mm offset
EVO7/8/9 = 17x8", 38mm offset

Both sizes of EVO wheels will fit fine, but if you have a lowered car you will need to roll the rear guards, most people fit 225/45/17 or 235/45/17 to EVO wheels, the rear guards will need to be rolled regardless of the size.

On my white VR-4 I've had 2 sets of 17x7 wheels on it, one was 38mm offset, the other is 45mm offset and both of them clear everything perfectly fine. Both with 215/45/17's

On my facelift at the moment I have 17x9.5" wheels with a 35mm offset. The front is fine, but the rear arches need to be rolled quite a lot. I'm running 235/45/17 tyres.

Hi Brad I just curious, I interested in Evo 5/6 rim 17x7,5", 38 mm offset, its OZ racing, what the biggest tyre profile would fit prefectly on the car? is it going to rub the rear guard and rear and front flare fender? I love OZ rims, prefer this one than evo 9 wheel.
right now i am using 17x7 rim 40 mm offfset, tyre 215/50, it fit fine with no issue at all. reply asap plz

ersanalamin
25-07-2012, 02:53 PM
have had
17x7.5 +48et with 215/45/17 no brembos rays gram lights
17x7.5 +38et with 235/45/17 with brembos evo 6.5 tommi rims
17x8 +38et with 235/45/17 with brembos evo 9 rims
no rub on any of these, even with un-rolled guards

How about with the flare fender? still no rubbing the flare fender rear and front?

Adam.Findlay
26-07-2012, 12:02 PM
flare fender?
if you mean the factory facelift arch flares then same as above no rub whatsoever.

Adam.Findlay
26-07-2012, 12:03 PM
Hi Brad I just curious, I interested in Evo 5/6 rim 17x7,5", 38 mm offset, its OZ racing, what the biggest tyre profile would fit prefectly on the car? is it going to rub the rear guard and rear and front flare fender? I love OZ rims, prefer this one than evo 9 wheel.
right now i am using 17x7 rim 40 mm offfset, tyre 215/50, it fit fine with no issue at all. reply asap plz

brad no longer frequents this site anymore. 7.5 inch wide rim will use a 225/45/17 tyre

ersanalamin
26-07-2012, 02:38 PM
brad no longer frequents this site anymore. 7.5 inch wide rim will use a 225/45/17 tyre


Well thats too bad for brad. where is he have been? well yess I mean the OEM wheel arc flares, anyway thanks for the info Adam, really appreciate it.

Gaz.
29-08-2012, 05:58 PM
I've a lovely set of 18x95 ET18 Desmond Regamasters I'd love to squeeze onto a nice and low Legnum. Rolling arches, running some neg camber, stretching the tyres and ditching arch liners doesn't bother me, reckon it could be done? It won't upset the 4WD system will it?

CANDEE
29-08-2012, 08:52 PM
Anything can be made to fit Gareth, its all about how hard you want to work to make it fit... lol

It wont upset the transfer case as long as the rolling diameter of the tires are close to each other. :)

Gaz.
29-08-2012, 09:23 PM
The rolling diameters ATM are all the same as it's a square setup (not staggered), so that's no issue.

I figured they'd probably fit, coming from an RX7 where everybody seems to think 8J ET35 will rub like mad, just wondered how much work they'd take!

elnevio
30-08-2012, 05:18 AM
A fair bit of work, but you sound keen enough to do it! Staggering wouldn't matter, because as mentioned, the key thing is keeping the rolling radius of the wheel/tyre combo the same front to back.

You may have your work cut out (possibly literally!) at the front, as there's a little less room to work with.

Oblivion
15-10-2012, 08:26 AM
Just in case you might be wondering, 18 x 10 does not fit haha

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Gly
15-10-2012, 08:34 AM
lol!! just for fun??? or are you getting some super wide fenders?

Oblivion

nice new rotors i see, how much did the project mu's set you back?

Kenneth
15-10-2012, 09:23 AM
What is the offset of those RPF1s?

Oblivion
15-10-2012, 10:33 AM
Put them on for fun just to see what they looked like so didnt look at the offset sorry. Wish I did have super wide fenders though! Those bloody rotors cost something like 3 hundred to ship, then customs wanted about another 150 grrr. Rotors themselves about 1700ish, one trackday so far and feels like they survived better than the oem two piece ones.

Gingerfish
15-10-2012, 11:14 AM
The rolling diameters ATM are all the same as it's a square setup (not staggered), so that's no issue.

I figured they'd probably fit, coming from an RX7 where everybody seems to think 8J ET35 will rub like mad, just wondered how much work they'd take!
I have 8J ET35's on mine. Front's are fine but rear tyres rub in the arches when loaded up at the back.
58132 plenty of clearance for brakes.

Nube
13-11-2012, 07:04 PM
OK here's the latest in the endless 'will it won't it fit' thread. Just pooped round to see a mate's new GTR, very very jealous! Lurking in his shed and going very cheaply are a set of alloys off his bongo of all things. Closer inspection reveals them to be- Gram Lights! Offset is fine-38 and diameter is fine-17". The only problem I can envisage is the width-9" /JawDroppi I've had a look but can't see if anyones been brave/foolish enough to try it. I have my doubts as they look huge...which is why I want them. Does anyone know the answer to the conundrum? Ta

Nube
13-11-2012, 07:10 PM
Interestingly despite being in 'running in' stage the GTR is giving about 17-18 mpg so our girls aren't that thirsty after all!!

CANDEE
13-11-2012, 08:57 PM
OK here's the latest in the endless 'will it won't it fit' thread. Just pooped round to see a mate's new GTR, very very jealous! Lurking in his shed and going very cheaply are a set of alloys off his bongo of all things. Closer inspection reveals them to be- Gram Lights! Offset is fine-38 and diameter is fine-17". The only problem I can envisage is the width-9" /JawDroppi I've had a look but can't see if anyones been brave/foolish enough to try it. I have my doubts as they look huge...which is why I want them. Does anyone know the answer to the conundrum? Ta
They can fit, they might need some guard rolling done though.

Most likely some 225/45 or 235/45 tyres will be required too.

Nube
13-11-2012, 11:30 PM
'They can fit ' /woot2 /woot Oh giggedy,music to my ears! Was looking to stretch on 225/45 probably something Toyo like with a rounder shoulder profile than some. Thanks for the reply dude you've made my day.Not the wifes however as she is already unamused it's off to Eurospec for new turbos,lash adjusters,lots of Amsoil and a few other bits soon! I'll pop up some photos when she's got the new booties on. Thanks again!!

Evolved
24-11-2012, 07:11 PM
58132 plenty of clearance for brakes.

what size are those wheels?

i want to upgrade brakes, so trying to find out how small i can have the wheels with big brakes.

Kryton
24-11-2012, 08:00 PM
Depends what size brakes. Its not just down to the size of the wheel either so for example, not all 17" wheels will clear Evo brembos.

Gingerfish
24-11-2012, 08:09 PM
what size are those wheels?

These are 18's.

Pugme
24-11-2012, 09:54 PM
I can confirm that 18*9 et 17 on a 205/35/18 will fit on the front without any rubbing issues.

18*10 et 27 on a 225/35/18 also fits the rear with a small amount of rubbing with lips rolled.

Car has to be lowered for this as well to induce camber

Also 18*8 et 20 all round fits like a charm with no rubbing on 215/35/18's

v6 galant
06-12-2012, 09:56 AM
Hi can u help got a v6 sport std hight going to be putting on some rd13 wheels 18/7.5 with 225/40/18 tyres and next year I will be dropping car by 30mm wil this work

v6 galant
06-12-2012, 09:58 AM
And with maxxis max-1

v6 galant
06-12-2012, 10:00 AM
4x114 wheel

Pugme
06-12-2012, 11:37 AM
It'll work but dependant on the offset. Et 20 would be Fine :)

elnevio
06-12-2012, 11:39 AM
ET35 should be all right as well. Depends what sort of look you want!

v6 galant
06-12-2012, 01:06 PM
Hi thank u for getting back to me just called the shop and they are
4x114.3 18x7.5 and putting 225/40/18 on
Will be going from this to this

Scanny
06-12-2012, 03:58 PM
Hi can u help got a v6 sport std hight going to be putting on some rd13 wheels 18/7.5 with 225/40/18 tyres and next year I will be dropping car by 30mm wil this work

http://i1181.photobucket.com/albums/x435/RichiesTrucking/galants/21052011561-001.jpg
http://i1181.photobucket.com/albums/x435/RichiesTrucking/galants/v6side.jpg

not sure how much it was dropped by but probably more than 30mm and those alloys are fitted with 225/40/18s

Kryton
06-01-2013, 06:37 PM
Kinda alloy related, certainly wheel related.

I have Evo X 245/40/18's here which will need new tyres soon. I also have a brand new set of 235/40/18's tyres which were destin to go on another car before I sold it. Will the tyres fit & stretch without causing issues?

Pugme
06-01-2013, 09:31 PM
I'm running a lot skinnier than that on 9's so yeah man, will be fine.

Tbf I have 225/40's on a pair of 10's lol

Kryton
06-01-2013, 09:36 PM
Good work & that's saved me a few quid. Cheers :)

JZBOSS
14-03-2013, 12:23 PM
Can anyone clarify for me if the VR4 4wd and ayc system will react like the GTR ATTESSA system does if the front and rear wheel sizes are different?

elnevio
14-03-2013, 12:30 PM
Not many of us have experience of the ATTESSA system. What do you mean by react?

That aside, if the difference in rolling radius between front and rear tyres is too much (say, more than a couple of percent), then you will have drivetrain problems, most likely with the centre diff overheating.

JZBOSS
14-03-2013, 12:33 PM
Basically the 4wd system struggles to control the loss of traction by controlling the centre diff to split the torque when the tyre or wheel size differs too much between the front and rear wheels.

Pugme
14-03-2013, 04:24 PM
My tyres are 1.9% different and all seems OK.

Nick Mann
15-03-2013, 12:05 AM
1 to 2 percent seems okay. 4 percent has killed a couple of transfer boxes.

Niran
25-03-2013, 04:00 AM
Anyone know what these wheels are? 60962

Closest match i have found is the Rota G-force.

Thinking of going with 18x9 +30. Will this offset work well to have the rims sitting just outside the wheel arches? Want to have a slightly stanced look. Will put smaller tyres on as well to avoid guard rub.

unclepaulie
25-03-2013, 01:43 PM
advan rs. 9+30 is one of the best sizes for a lowered vr4. youll need 225/40 or 235/40 tyres. the rear guards must be rolled. front maybe too depending on height.


those pictured are 9+22 for reference. so 9+30 is 8mm further inwards than pictured

Niran
25-03-2013, 08:45 PM
advan rs. 9+30 is one of the best sizes for a lowered vr4. youll need 225/40 or 235/40 tyres. the rear guards must be rolled. front maybe too depending on height.


those pictured are 9+22 for reference. so 9+30 is 8mm further inwards than pictured

Awesome thanks mate! They aren't cheap :sigh:
Just a question, how can you tell the offset by looking at the pic? Ideally I want to try the get the same fitment as the picture. Do you think there will be rubbing issues? I could probably go for a 225 tyre on a 9 inch wheel if so.

Kryton
26-04-2013, 11:32 PM
245/40/18 8.5j et35 5x 114.3, will they clear brembos? I know the 245/40/18 is ok as thats what I have atm & I know the 5x 114.3 is ok but what about the rest? I is ryte stooopid when it comes to these things

adaxo
26-04-2013, 11:53 PM
ET (http://www.raceandroad.com/technical-help/alloy-wheel-offset.html) play biggest role at what's fit over brembos and what's not

unclepaulie
27-04-2013, 12:06 PM
not always. actually id say offset ( or ET) has next to nothing to do with brembo clearance. it depends on the rim. what wheels are they?

samuraiflash
28-04-2013, 11:59 AM
I have come across a set of 18" rays wheels that I really like, they are currently fitted on an evo x. The widths are 9.5" front and 10" rear with et of +22, tyres fitted will be 255 35 18 all round.

What I would like to know is firsly will they fit without rubbing on a legnum that is still on stock suspension?

And also will there be an issue with the front and rea wheels being of different size, even though I will be putting on the same size tyres all round?

Thanks.

Pugme
28-04-2013, 12:30 PM
I run them sizes. My offsets are et 27 rear and 17 front.

is Will not be possible on stock suspension, u will need to go as low as u can to induce camber, and you will also have to run the absolute limit of stretch, I jave 225/40 on the tens and 215/40 on the 9.5

u must definately should not fit the same tyres all round on staggered fitment, u need to get the rolling radius within 1-2%

t it is possible, although

Pugme
28-04-2013, 12:31 PM
Them rears will hang 5 mm further out than mine and mine are tight on the arches, and these will also need rolling

samuraiflash
28-04-2013, 02:01 PM
Thanks for the reply's guys, really appreciate it. I love these wheels, however it's just going to be a lot of work to get these on :(

I will just wait for the wheels to come up in the correct size for the legnum instead.

Thanks guys :)

Evolved
03-05-2013, 10:00 PM
can someone explain 'offset'

Shukar
03-05-2013, 10:27 PM
Hi Mike ,
offset is the distance from where the wheel mounts to the hub to the centerline of the wheel.
there are 3 cases , zero , negative and positive
maybe this pic will help

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Niran
16-05-2013, 02:45 AM
I am getting some 18x9 rims installed on my 1999 VR4 Legnum. I am unsure of which tyres to put on. Will having 225/40/18 be too much of a stretch and affect handling and safety? My other option is to use 235/40/18 but im not to sure about clearance with these tyres (I am running bilstein shocks - not coilovers).

CANDEE
16-05-2013, 03:53 AM
Depends on the offset Niran. A lower offset will need the narrower tyres to fit. 225/40's will fit fine but will be stretched so you will have to be extra mindful of curbs etc. Even the 235's will have stretch on them, depending on the actual width of them.

Niran
16-05-2013, 12:52 PM
Depends on the offset Niran. A lower offset will need the narrower tyres to fit. 225/40's will fit fine but will be stretched so you will have to be extra mindful of curbs etc. Even the 235's will have stretch on them, depending on the actual width of them.

Whoops, forgot to mention the offset!

http://www.rotawheels.co.nz/stock/64/gforce-18x9%270-5x114.html

Those are the wheels. They are 18x9 +25p. Ultimately i want to make a decision on 225s or 235s based on safety and handling. If 225s will make it unsafe then i probably wont go with it. That said, will 225s be the only option given the offset I am going to run?

CANDEE
16-05-2013, 10:58 PM
Running +25's with 9" wide and 235 might be an issue..

Heres the wheel differences vs stock so you can see how interesting the fit will be:
62278

Niran
16-05-2013, 11:19 PM
Running +25's with 9" wide and 235 might be an issue..

Heres the wheel differences vs stock so you can see how interesting the fit will be:
62278

Thanks Candee! 19mm clearance from the inner strut! May have to go 225s it seems!

CANDEE
17-05-2013, 12:30 AM
I would be most worried about the outer clearance than the inner clearance...

scott.mohekey
17-05-2013, 02:43 AM
Hey Jeremy, can you post a link to the offset calculator you used?

scott.mohekey
17-05-2013, 02:45 AM
Google is my friend: http://www.1010tires.com/Tools/Wheel-Offset-Calculator

scott.mohekey
17-05-2013, 02:50 AM
Out of curiosity, does anyone know how much inner and outer clearance we have with stock wheels? And how much more outer we can get when rolling the guards?

Niran
17-05-2013, 04:06 AM
Decision made, tried the 18x9 +25p wheels and it stuck out a tad too much (would have fit with some agressive camber)

Going for these now: http://www.hyper.co.nz/drive/product/car-4-5-stud/194/zeus/170018/detail?associated=170069%2C170071%2C170073

Diezel Zeus 19x8.5 +30p (matte black) wrapped with Falken FK452 tyres (225/35/19)

Should be a lovely fit :D

CANDEE
17-05-2013, 04:40 AM
Gah 19's.... They are too big for the vr4's. They look fine static but make the car look like a toy car moving.. Plus the tyres are rubber bands...

scott.mohekey
17-05-2013, 04:54 AM
I'm after 18x9s, I just want to get the offset right, and no for sure they're going to clear brembos.

CANDEE
17-05-2013, 05:01 AM
Anything that supposed to fit evo 5+ should go over brembos. The issue with most of them though is they are usually under +30...

Im probably going to be running 17x8 +28's on the back of mine.

scott.mohekey
17-05-2013, 05:11 AM
Yeah, I've found a few 18x9 +35, but I really don't know if they'll clear the brembos.

CANDEE
18-05-2013, 03:20 AM
Yeah, I've found a few 18x9 +35, but I really don't know if they'll clear the brembos.
I actually have to work out brembo clearance + another 3mm more with my new caliper setup.. Evo 10's clear with heaps of room... lol But they are 8.5's..

v6 galant
18-05-2013, 03:49 AM
So will a -18x8 ET +35 with 225/40/18 work with front brembo's on a galant .
wheels came off evo 6

CANDEE
18-05-2013, 03:57 AM
Most likely Jay. If the car hasnt been lowered and you have no flares then the tread will most likely(by about 2-3mm) be outside the guards.

I had this with my old legnum

v6 galant
18-05-2013, 05:08 AM
Thanks so if I put a camber front kit that will help

kNuTz
25-05-2013, 07:31 PM
Just my 2c...I have 18x8 +35 and have 235/40/18's on with no issues (so far lol).

Mr.Salas
11-07-2013, 03:40 AM
hey guys want to upgrade mi wheels so I wanted to know if these fit.

Rota Grid 18x9.5 5x114.3 +22 Hyper Black EVO 8 9 X or
18X9.5 ROTA P-45R2 5X114.3 +15 ROYAL HYPER BLACK WHEEL FITS EVO 8 9 X


thanks

Pugme
11-07-2013, 07:41 AM
The answer is yes (its within 2mm of my setup)

But the reality is dont expect to have a nice comfy ride, and u will have to upgrade suspension and polybush everything and run stretched tyres, lol

Mr.Salas
12-07-2013, 04:05 AM
Ok, well my suspension is already upgraded with tein coil overs.
Just want something nice and I really love the wheel types I mentioned.

2700gavin
16-11-2013, 02:39 PM
Does anybody know if 18 x 8.75 offset +35 will have any fitment issues ?

Nick Mann
16-11-2013, 04:39 PM
Should be okay with 225/40 rubber.

daneosaur
23-11-2013, 01:23 PM
Looking at a set of R33 GTR rims 17x9 +30. Can anyone see any fitment issues to a facelift legnum?

97vr4
23-11-2013, 04:33 PM
Depends on the tire size, a fender roll is always a good investment
My buddy didn't roll his fenders on his new sti and destroyed the rears on the way home from the shop

daneosaur
24-11-2013, 04:14 AM
Im more concerned about about the width and the offset

CANDEE
24-11-2013, 10:18 AM
They will fit but the flares will need some work with 235/45/17's. Check ozvr4.com as I think at least one guy is running them.

unclepaulie
24-11-2013, 01:36 PM
i had them on my galant (no flares) with a 225/45. a good roll and pull will fit 235's easy.

235's will fit flares easily too, just needs a guard roll and flare lip trim

daneosaur
24-11-2013, 10:33 PM
Awesome thanks guys. I currently run Work emotion CR Kai's 18x7.5 and 18x8.5 which look pretty cool, but it seems every man and his dog has these wheels, and just want to be a little different. Even had a thought of running 17" steelies for a bit. Anyone running this set up?

marvelman156
09-12-2013, 07:32 AM
How well are 17x7 5/114.3 42p rims going to fit?

Nick Mann
09-12-2013, 07:53 AM
Fine.

BubbaLeggyVR4
09-12-2013, 07:30 PM
Probably not possible at all but I absolutely love these wheels for some reason lol
65758

Lenso D1R Drift Series
18x8.5 et30
18x10 et20

Please :smitten:

2700gavin
27-03-2014, 07:59 AM
Will 18 x 8.75 offset 30 have any issues , if ok what size rubber ?

Bender
27-03-2014, 10:21 AM
Will 18 x 8.75 offset 30 have any issues , if ok what size rubber ?

Just about same as I have mine and mine fit fine, They do stick out of the guards little, Will need to roll the lip on the rear guards up to stop the tyre rubbing, 225/40 is the best size to use, Have no rubbing or nothing, Had 235/40 on mine and rear rub all the time, Was really bad once I had any kind of weight in the rear.

v6 galant
27-03-2014, 09:36 PM
I got a set Ultralite wheels 18 x 8 et 35 with 225/40/18s they came off a evo 8 for sale with nuts + new metal hub rings . Ps the red tape can come off

2700gavin
02-04-2014, 08:50 PM
Would 18 x 8.5 ET32 with 225x40 rubber be ok ?

Pugme
02-04-2014, 09:10 PM
Yep. My first set were 18*8 et 20 on 215's I think, so your wheel face will be 6mm further in. Tyres should be OK but you may need arches rolled and lowered suspension

mitsuchick
08-04-2014, 09:37 PM
Soooo what size tires are the correct size for these rims

17" x 6.5", 5 Lug, 4.5" Bolt Pattern, 46mm Offset

going on my Stock height VR4 wagon.

Nick Mann
08-04-2014, 10:17 PM
That's a narrow wheel for the size/applicaion.

From the info I can find by googling, it is too narrow to use a 225/45/17 which is what most people run with 17" wheels. It looks like the best option with the right rolling circumference would be 205/50/17. Are you sure you don't want a wider wheel? Or is this for winter tyres?

rajvr497
09-04-2014, 12:33 AM
i am running 225/45/17 bridgestone potenzas on 17''x9'' rims offset-25mm and works great,it also gives me the stance look....

Pugme
10-04-2014, 12:45 PM
i am running 225/45/17 bridgestone potenzas on 17''x9'' rims offset-25mm and works great,it also gives me the stance look....

I'm going to guess you mean +25mm offset lol if not I think pics are needed!

rajvr497
11-04-2014, 06:12 AM
sorry, +25mm offset...

mitsuchick
12-04-2014, 01:40 AM
i did some further digging and the rims i have are for an Eclipse.. so i hopped on a DSM forum and there are guy putting the 22545/ tyres on those 6.5" rims

2700gavin
14-05-2014, 06:50 PM
Would a 18x8 et40 be ok, was thinking 225x40 rubber ?

Nick Mann
15-05-2014, 06:30 AM
Should be fine.

KieranG
08-09-2014, 12:16 PM
I'm looking into getting rota grid drifts 17x9 for my galant, it's not a vr4 it's a 2.5L V6, will they fit and what is the best tyre size for them?

giblet
08-09-2014, 12:53 PM
17x8 ET 38 with 235/45/17, car will be lowered ~30mm on coilovers. Should be fine right?

Ryan
09-09-2014, 12:22 AM
17x8 ET 38 with 235/45/17, car will be lowered ~30mm on coilovers. Should be fine right?

This is how my car is setup, coilovers are height and damper adjustable. Expect occasional tyre scraping if you tend to carry fatties in the back on uneven roads.

Braddy40
27-10-2014, 09:01 PM
I have been looking to upgrade my standard 16" 205/55/16 legnum alloys to 17" with the favoured 225/45/17 tyres.
I have always liked the look of the 2005 ish' ford mustang Gt factory alloys and was surprised to discover that they had a 5 x 114.3 fitment , 17", 8J, with 235/55/17 tyres but with a et45.
If these measurements are true would I be OK fitting some 225/45/17 tyres on them or would they still rub on the suspension arm as I guess the offset wouldn't cause an issue with the arch? Thanks.

Nick Mann
27-10-2014, 11:20 PM
I'd guess they will be okay, I run 235/45/17 on 8J with ET38. So your combo would only be 2mm closer to the suspension than mine. Check the centre bore too - if the bore is smaller than ours then they will need machining to fit the hubs. From memory ours is 67.1mm, but check that - my memory is not the best!

/edit - memory is good and the Mustang googles as 70.3 so will fit. I'd find some spigot rings to make sure the wheel centres properly.

Braddy40
01-11-2014, 11:20 PM
I'd guess they will be okay, I run 235/45/17 on 8J with ET38. So your combo would only be 2mm closer to the suspension than mine. Check the centre bore too - if the bore is smaller than ours then they will need machining to fit the hubs. From memory ours is 67.1mm, but check that - my memory is not the best!

/edit - memory is good and the Mustang googles as 70.3 so will fit. I'd find some spigot rings to make sure the wheel centres properly.

Excellent.Thanks Nick. Your A great help.

giblet
05-11-2014, 09:18 PM
My 17"s are still in storage and I'm toying with having them refurbed and fitted after winter. I have a set of steelies from my old Saab 9-3 with 205/55/16 winter tyres, would they fit alright on stock facelift 16x6.5" rims? Currently have 225/50/16 tyres fitted on the stock rims.

elnevio
05-11-2014, 09:27 PM
My 17"s are still in storage and I'm toying with having them refurbed and fitted after winter. I have a set of steelies from my old Saab 9-3 with 205/55/16 winter tyres, would they fit alright on stock facelift 16x6.5" rims? Currently have 225/50/16 tyres fitted on the stock rims.

Yes, those winter tyres should fit on the stock facelift wheels no probs.

giblet
05-11-2014, 09:34 PM
Sorted. Saves me spending silly money on winters for the 17"s!

Jnic0
14-01-2015, 07:18 AM
Bump! Considering new wheels at the moment. I kind of like the dished look. Anyone have any photos with their wheels on dished rims? Deep or shallow?

Pugme
14-01-2015, 10:02 AM
Dished wheels are not an easy thing to fit as our cars run a really high offset. Due to suspension being in the way and brake calipers if you have brembos, i have 1mm clearance on my front calipers, but rears I'm currently looking for new dish and barrels as I run a 30 mm spacer so will be able to loose the spacer and have more dish :)

Some pics of mine here
http://www.clubvr4.com/forum/showthread.php?71918-My-mildly-modified-COTY-)&p=784970#post784970

I run 10j rear and 9.5j fronts

Jnic0
16-01-2015, 11:12 AM
Dished wheels are not an easy thing to fit as our cars run a really high offset. Due to suspension being in the way and brake calipers if you have brembos, i have 1mm clearance on my front calipers, but rears I'm currently looking for new dish and barrels as I run a 30 mm spacer so will be able to loose the spacer and have more dish :)

Some pics of mine here
http://www.clubvr4.com/forum/showthread.php?71918-My-mildly-modified-COTY-)&p=784970#post784970

I run 10j rear and 9.5j fronts

That's an awesome car. Those have enough dish for me haha. But that seems cool., I'm just taking a look at potential ones atm. What brand wheels are those?

Pugme
16-01-2015, 11:38 AM
They are ssr koenig technico monsters, there quite rare to find, I was lucky and found them on driftworks for sale section. That's the best place to watch for wheels because we run considerably higher offsets than the drift boys it means wheels that fit don't demand a premium on there. Ah your in new Zealand so hopefully you guys have a large drifting community forum over there too where you can search for wheels :)

But it's a watch and wait game.

seamybaby
22-02-2015, 07:25 PM
Will these fit guys.
18x8 with Et30 offset and 235/40/18 Toyo tyres all round?
and go on over Brembo calipers?

Nick Mann
23-02-2015, 12:08 AM
Brembo clearance is a tricky thing to predict but you will probably be okay. I'd guess that you will get rubbing between the arch and tyre at the rear as the suspension compresses.

Gly
23-02-2015, 07:06 AM
depends on spoke design, this is more important than anything when it comes to brembo clearance
i will say no they wont fit over brembos unless they are specified evo 5-9 fitment

Nick Mann
23-02-2015, 07:46 AM
:iagree:

seamybaby
23-02-2015, 03:43 PM
Ok thanks guys

billybobboot
14-03-2015, 08:38 PM
hello need a quick bit of help mostly wheel and tyre related but it also may affect which calipers I use and whether I use face lift front hubs.

got a pre face lift vr4 on bilstine coilovers car is a little lowered but not much maybe 10mm, front may need lowering a little with the 18s on but its ok

ok ive done some looking on here before I bought the wheels I have lenzo 18x 8.5 et 35 wheels and people said they have fitted not to say these wheels but the size and et.

the wheels fit and will clear the brembos both sets I have for the fronts by quite a bit so happy with this, these wheels fit the back with 245/40/18s with a nice inch clearance from arches but just touch the hub arm but a 5mm spacer fixes this (not intending to use 245s but would be nice but I have a set of 235/40/18s and 225/40/18s tyres as well all top brands mix in pairs between pzeros, conti contact 3s and bridgestones and Michelins sports.

anyways I was just seeing if there was any arch probs and if the wheels look ok just happened to have the 245 to hand, these tyres fit flush to the rim dead strait,

as said back is all good with 5mm sits flush to the side of the car no rubbing very happy worst case may need face lift rear arch kit for a very picky mot tester e.g. vosa but I would be happy to mot it and pass as its dead flush,

now my prob the fronts don't rub on lock with 245 but the actual wheel sits about 1/2 inch out side the arch, thinner tyres would fit in the arch but wheels would still stick out and give a semi stretched look on front but flush on back would look a bit crap if im honest but I really like the wheels and they clear the brembos and there all nice a strait and un kerbed.

now a face lift arch kit may make it sit almost flush and with the back on a 10mm spacer would look about the same but then the arch kit wouldn't fit my front bumper and I like the stock front over the face lift,

the question I know the caliper holes are different do the hubs sit slightly further in or out on the facelift ones? I have 2 set of brembo 4 pots evo 8 ones and 355 ferarri ones the 355 can be made to fit evo 8 discs on the pre facelift hubs and again if I go facelift I have evo ones,

anyways my options are

245 on back and 245 front (need to do something about the fronts)
245 on back and 235 front (tyres almost fit in arch but wheels still sit out)
235 on back and 235 front (fits rear no spacer front ok but wheel sits out)
235 on back and 225 front (same as above)
225 on back and 225 front (rears start to fit right in arch front flush but wheel still out)
225 on back and 215 front (rears start to fit right in arch front starts to look very much like a stretched wheel and tyre.

if anyone can help as to front arch kit would help the front or facelift hubs with arches would any help is good as I said I don't wanna change the wheels I like them too much but can make the back look sim by using spacers and narrower tyres but my ideal is 245 rear and 235 front or 235 rear 225 front but wanna get the front wheels looking right, as I never noticed till today the front actually in stock wheels and hubs sit slightly further out than the back.

SEAN-NZ
15-03-2015, 12:09 AM
Use the same all round, the tyres need the same rolling distance, otherwise it won't be good for center diff

Gly
15-03-2015, 07:58 AM
what he said, and spacers are sh!t, less thread for you nuts to hold onto

billybobboot
15-03-2015, 09:21 AM
Tyre size isnt a prob i have plenty of then my main concern is the front wheels sticking out. When others have said 18x8.5 fit with et35 but there is clearly a problem.

Pugme
15-03-2015, 10:54 AM
If you want to run staggered tyres you need to adjust the tyre wall to accommodate for rolling radius.

I run 225/40 and 215/40 on mine, but I also run staggered wheels

My fronts are 9.5j et 17 and I'd say the wheels sticks out about an inch from the wing, so your 8.5 et 35 will have 30mm less poke meaning the face of your wheel should be 5mm under the arch.

ersanalamin
24-03-2015, 06:25 PM
Really love this rim 17x8.5 38 offset. will this fit and clear brembo? what thickest tyre we may use with no rub and arch rolled?

http://page6.auctions.yahoo.co.jp/jp/auction/f151530539

billybobboot
28-03-2015, 11:22 PM
Im running 235/40/18 on 18x8.5 et 35 clears brembos and sits out of the arch a little with no arch rub but im on fairly hard track coilovers but with stock 16s was set to stock hight not lowered. But with 18s there is about 1/2 inch clearance with no arch work.
If i got wheels again would run 8inch wide.

You can fit 245/40/18 et 35 8.5 wide at back with no arch work.
Best thing tyre size is put into google tyre calculator there is a site in top 3 that compares 2 tyre sizes you put in and you can type in a tyre size and will tell you if any other sizes give the same rolling radius

giblet
28-09-2015, 08:28 PM
Thoughts on 225/45/17 on 17" 8J Evo wheels? Wheels were supplied with 235/45/17 tyres that are way past their best.

Running Tein coilovers on the highest setting but may drop them all round by 5mm depending on how it goes over the local speed bumps and potholes.

Nick Mann
28-09-2015, 10:05 PM
No problem, but why not stick with 235 45 17? I run evo 7 wheels with summer tyres and evo 9 wheels with winters. All are 235 wide.

giblet
28-09-2015, 11:07 PM
The place I normally use for tyres has a set of decent part worns in 225. I'll have a look on eBay to see if I can find a set of 235. Cheers

skillet
06-02-2016, 10:42 AM
hi
i have a galant vr4 8G prefacelift sedan. https://scontent.fomr1-1.fna.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xpa1/t31.0-8/12244511_510824402423310_7326418382894889822_o.jpg
i would like a new rim set:
JR11 17x8.25" ET35. 225/45 tyre set. (or 18x8.5" ET30 or ET40?)
the car is lowered (bilstein adjustable).
I have to do something? camber fix/mod? rear guards mod?
What are the factory suspension settings (camber, toe)?
thank you very much!

Piers1989
04-03-2016, 06:14 PM
Time to bump another thread!

I'm considering buying these wheels: http://www.rimstyle.com/alloywheels/detail/?car_model_id=846&s=wWvNC24b
With 225/45/17 tyres - probably Falkens

Does anyone have any experience with this setup?

Pugme
04-03-2016, 10:29 PM
Doesn't give the offset that I can see. But if they don't clear the brakes you can always space them out as there only 7.5j

Piers1989
04-03-2016, 10:55 PM
Doesn't give the offset that I can see. But if they don't clear the brakes you can always space them out as there only 7.5j

Its ET36 :)

I meant generally anyone running 225 45 17 to comment on difference in ride comfort / handling / fun :P

Pugme
05-03-2016, 09:03 AM
Ahhh

Now that I can't help with :whistle:

METALNOISE
19-03-2016, 11:26 PM
Hi all,

Would this size wheel sit flush on a prefacelift? 17 x 8.5 et 35

Running 225/45/17 iirc

Thanks

Pugme
20-03-2016, 09:45 AM
It'll be close, I ran 8 et20 on my first set of wheels and they were perfectly flush on the rear arch.

So u could always slap a 10 mm spacer behind them to get them out

Nick Mann
20-03-2016, 09:55 AM
You don't want to move them out much. They will already be close to rubbing the rear arches on a pre facelift with no other mods. 235 45 17 on 17 x 8 with et 38 rub more often than not on a pre facelift. You are looking at wider wheels with narrower rubber and 3mm set in. I'd guess that they will be okay.

Pugme
20-03-2016, 09:59 AM
Tbf it's highly unlikely i had 225's on as I have 225 on a 10j now, probably would have been 205 at a guess

Pentagram
24-07-2017, 01:07 PM
Time to poke a dead thread.

Will 8jx18 et 35 with 245/40/18 tyres fit a pfl vr4. Not lowered yet but wants to be on twins eventually. And will have brembos.


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Nick Mann
24-07-2017, 07:47 PM
Spoke design depending thsy will most likely be fine with Brembos. Thsy will almost certainly rub the rear arch. 17x8 +38 with 235/45 17 usually rub on a stock pfl with some weight in it. You are moving approx 13mm out compared to that on yours.

Pentagram
24-07-2017, 09:19 PM
Spoke design depending thsy will most likely be fine with Brembos. Thsy will almost certainly rub the rear arch. 17x8 +38 with 235/45 17 usually rub on a stock pfl with some weight in it. You are moving approx 13mm out compared to that on yours.Is that with or without rolled arches?

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Nick Mann
24-07-2017, 10:42 PM
Stock. Arches in normal unplayed with position.

Amonlym
25-07-2017, 06:49 PM
215/45/17 (unknown offset) is the size of the sport spec (2wd) 17" alloy from factory, so i would imagine good fitment if you get the right offset

Nick Mann
26-07-2017, 06:53 AM
IIRC they are +40

The width is more down to the width of the alloy though.

Braddy40
08-04-2018, 09:41 PM
Finally got hold of some 2005 ish' ford mustang Gt factory alloys 5 x 114.3 fitment , 17", 8J, with 45 offset bought second hand fitted with 2 new and 2 worn 245/45/17 tyres to fit my PFL Legnum.
Have made a couple of tests with different worn tyres to get the best fit before going ahead and buying new rubber.
The biggest surprise was the fact that they fitted with the supplied 245/45/17 ! The tyre wall was Very very close to the suspension arm on the rear but I could still fit a 2mm piece of cardboard behind and the outer wheel arch side fitted perfectly with no rubbing and need to roll. On the front I could fit my fingers between the tyre and suspension arm and the outside was flush with no arch rub and full turn.
I tried the prefered 225/45/17 size which gave plenty of room all round and the closest to the original 205/45/16 diameter size. But they looked a lot more stretched than I expected .
The 235/45/17 was of course between the two sizes but may still have felt a little to close to the suspension arm on the rear.
I guess as long as it fits raised or lowered with weight, the tyre wall should'nt get any closer to that arm at any other time, or am I wrong?
So, as all options seemed to fit ok I am now unsure of which size to buy.
Could anyone tell me if it would be possible to put 235/45/17 on the front so I could make use of the 2 nearly new 245/45/17 on the rear? I was considering getting 245/45/17 for the fronts also but just discovered how much more they cost.
225/45/17 was the size I was expecting to buy, the cheapest when buying 4 and the best clearence but is it a safe stretch as I was thinking of comfort and the potholes on our roads?
Any help with my indecisiveness would be much appreciated.

Nick Mann
10-04-2018, 07:57 AM
The rubber will move a little but how much I can't say. I personally wouldn't mix the sizes, the rolling circumference is getting towards the 5% difference that I am sure kills the transfer box. I would always keep it below 2%.

225 will be fine on a 17 x 8 rim. Evo 7 to 9 have 17 x 8 and most run 225/45 or 235/45 when fitting to a VR4. The evos run 235/45 as standard I think.

Braddy40
10-04-2018, 09:48 PM
Thanks for the advice Nick. I will probably go for the 225 . They look a little more stretched than I expected on a 17x8 rim but am probably just used to seeing the 205 55 16 tyres on the thin original 16x6 wheels. cheers

Nick Mann
10-04-2018, 10:24 PM
No problem. I run 235/45 on my E7 and E9 alloys. I think both are a 38 offset.

elnevio
12-04-2018, 02:53 PM
I currently have 205/50R17 on the front and 225/45R17 on the rear of the RVR, which are 8" Evo wheel. The circumference is only 0.4% different. I will dig out a pic to show the stretch, or rather, lack of it! Makes sense, seeing as 205mm is pretty close to 8".

elnevio
12-04-2018, 03:02 PM
As mentioned, 205/50R17 on an Evo wheel.

Tyre is Vredestein, so different tyres/manufacturers may have slightly differing profiles.

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Braddy40
13-04-2018, 05:03 PM
As mentioned, 205/50R17 on an Evo wheel.

Tyre is Vredestein, so different tyres/manufacturers may have slightly differing profiles.

79873

Thanks for the photo and advice Nev.
As you say , it probably comes down to the tyre manufacturer as the 205 on your wheel looks less stretched than my 225.
I am going to try out an Avon Zv7 225/45/17 with the XL/Extra load fitting tomorrow as I am told the XL side walls are stronger and a little thicker which I am hopeing may protect my wheels a little more from curbing and potholes. If it works out I will buy a set.

Judder
05-09-2018, 02:15 PM
Hi everyone

Need a bit of advice if possible please :thumbsup:

I bought a set of 17" Enkei Circular rims for my car and they came with and 235 / 45 R 17 and 255 / 40 R 17 tires

The 235s fit pretty snugly on the front but the 255s are way too wide, so I'm thinking of changing them to a more suitable size to fit

Looking at the inside of the alloys I can't easily see the offset written anywhere but the markings and the model numbers seem to be the same for both so anyone got any sage advice as to whether this will work?

Many thanks again!

Alex

80304
80305
80306
80307
80308
80309

Confused
05-09-2018, 04:16 PM
They look like they're 17x8 ET35 and 17x9 ET43?

The little flat area next to EK will be the offset. Can't quite make out the value on the wider ones.

My wheels are either 17x8 and 17x9 (or 17x9 and 17x10) with the same sized tyres (but not sure of my offsets, as I've not posted them in this thread!) - my wheels stick out from the standard arches, so have had arch extensions fitted - rears have had arches cut underneath to give clearance.

Judder
06-09-2018, 11:02 AM
My wheels are either 17x8 and 17x9 (or 17x9 and 17x10) with the same sized tyres (but not sure of my offsets, as I've not posted them in this thread!) - my wheels stick out from the standard arches, so have had arch extensions fitted - rears have had arches cut underneath to give clearance.

Thanks Confused - feedback and advice much appreciated!

It looks like with the 255 rears I will need 10mm spacers so I'm wondering if I fit the 235s on the rear the same as the front whether this will still fit OK in the 9" wide rims and only need smaller spacers?

Rather not have to modify the rear arches if I can (rolling seems fine I guess) :)

Confused
06-09-2018, 11:11 AM
I've definitely got no clearance issues on the inside edges, so offset may be different to your wheels. You'll be fine with 235 width tyres on the 9" wheels if it's the tyres that are rubbing as opposed to the rims.

JWerts74
24-03-2020, 07:20 PM
18x8.75 ET20? Probably running something like 225/40 or even 35 if needs be.
Some wheels have come up that are ET33, had it in my head i wanted to try and see if 20 would work simply because i like the concave look and the 33s are much less noticeable. Oh and 33 and 20 are the 2 options so no middle ground unfortunately.

Nick Mann
25-03-2020, 11:28 PM
33 will be close, but I reckon will rub on the rear arch - definitely with 235 rubber, probably with 225 rubber. 20 wouldn't stand a chance without arch modification.

jahooli
19-01-2021, 08:00 PM
Could I be so bold as to ask if the experienced clever chaps on here would know if the following wheels would fit a pre facelift Legnum and clear Brembos?

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/XXR-530-18-x-8-75-ET33-5x100-5x114-3-Chrome-Black-Concave-Alloy-Wheels-JDM-Euro/272795031351?hash=item3f83d9d737:g:fFUAAOSwq1NZiLD D

Many thanks in advance.
Paul

Judder
20-01-2021, 11:48 AM
Funnily enough I had this open in one of my browser tabs as I was researching a spare wheel for my car

http://www.galantvr4.org/docs/knowncombos.htm

HTH!

Amonlym
20-01-2021, 12:31 PM
Funnily enough I had this open in one of my browser tabs as I was researching a spare wheel for my car

http://www.galantvr4.org/docs/knowncombos.htm

HTH!

Beware that will refer to 6G galant VR4 not to the 8G

elnevio
21-01-2021, 08:48 AM
Could I be so bold as to ask if the experienced clever chaps on here would know if the following wheels would fit a pre facelift Legnum and clear Brembos?

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/XXR-530-18-x-8-75-ET33-5x100-5x114-3-Chrome-Black-Concave-Alloy-Wheels-JDM-Euro/272795031351?hash=item3f83d9d737:g:fFUAAOSwq1NZiLD D

Many thanks in advance.
Paul

They might be a tiny bit wide. I would think they would clear Brembos no probs. With 235 and above wide tyres, you will probably get some rubbing at the rear, if they don't catch anything else, that is.

Zecuel
27-02-2022, 01:55 PM
Hi fellas!

Found some used Evo X BBS wheels and wondered if they'd fit. They're 18" x 8.5" ET38.
I have a facelift Legnum VR-4, sitting on Tein coilovers and lowered quite a bit.
Unfortunately can't test fit them as they're far away and don't have tires on regardless.

If they do fit, what kinda tires should I get? I'm thinking 225/40/18?

mxc357
18-03-2022, 03:13 PM
I ordered these for my 97 PFL in 18x8 45mm offset fitted with 225/40. Does anyone know if I will have an issue with rubbing? Keeping the stock suspension.

83403

galantnight
18-03-2022, 05:01 PM
I ordered these for my 97 PFL in 18x8 45mm offset fitted with 225/40. Does anyone know if I will have an issue with rubbing? Keeping the stock suspension.

83403
I think that they will be ok I have the same size fitted with lowered suspension and they have never rubbed, you will only get a problem if you go wider than that :)

galantnight
18-03-2022, 05:04 PM
83404
One of my wheels for reference

mxc357
18-03-2022, 05:14 PM
Thank you for the confidence boost :D

elnevio
20-03-2022, 09:25 AM
I ordered these for my 97 PFL in 18x8 45mm offset fitted with 225/40. Does anyone know if I will have an issue with rubbing? Keeping the stock suspension.

83403

Inner suspension rubbing at the rear is what I'd potentially be worried about with that offset as it's pushed inwards slightly. An Evo 4-9 wheel is 8" wide and has an offset of about +35 and sits about perfect in terms of clearances.

mxc357
20-03-2022, 05:50 PM
Thanks for the reply. I ordered 3mm spacers to reduce the offset to +42. I'm thinking this will be perfect.

Rhearty
28-06-2023, 03:53 AM
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1322507498693966/?mibextid=6ojiHh

Hey guys dumb question. will these fit or will they poke way too far cause of the offset? Thanks
Ryan