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    After Market wheels... what fits? - Please add your experience's

    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,
    Last edited by Gly; 25-06-2007 at 08:28 PM.

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    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.

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    I have 17 x 7 with 35 mm offset - no problems fit well with 225/45 tyres

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    Quote Originally Posted by Gly
    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,
    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

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    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).

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    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.

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    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

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    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.

    Bye for Now!

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    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.
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    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.

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    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
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    Pitslayer - is that from your experience? Like the title of the thread?

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    no, thats a list of what will fit stud pattern wise. just shows a few more options

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    Quote Originally Posted by Pitslayer
    Austin Allegro
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    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 now if these fit, i may be able to get a couple of sets at almost trade price...... if I can I'll start a new thread. "Back on topic"

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    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

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    Thanks Brad, thought it might be tight. Will have to look at other styles.

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    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?

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    Quote Originally Posted by Beastlee
    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.

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    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

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