Close

  • Need help picking out 17" rims

    Results 1 to 14 of 14
    1. 03-03-2003, 08:48 PM #1
      n8s si
      n8s si is offline
      Registered User
      Join Date
      Jan 2003
      Location
      Please Update
      Posts
      88

      Need help picking out 17" rims

      Hey guys, since im kinda new at this mod thing I'm not exactly the most knowledgeable so I'm looking for some help. I want to put rims on my ride since i think it needs it badly. I've heard mostly negatives when it comes to upsizing. Weight, speedo off, and ride quality over bumpy roads is what I've been hearing. I dont want to make the car slower or ride quality worse so what are my options? BTW I'm working with a 1200 budget here.
      Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
    2. 03-04-2003, 01:53 PM #2
      BSEVEER
      BSEVEER is offline
      Shut your pie hole! BSEVEER's Avatar
      Join Date
      Jan 2003
      Location
      Monrovia, CA.
      Posts
      1,258
      I'd go with a 17x7. Any 17in wheel under 20lbs will keep the wheel/tire combo weight about the same as stock (38 or 39lbs) As far as tire size, 205/45/17 is the closest to stock dia. to keep the speedo correct.
      Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
    3. 03-04-2003, 01:59 PM #3
      $kraps
      $kraps is offline
      Registered User
      Join Date
      Mar 2003
      Location
      Staunton, Virginia
      Posts
      58
      Yeah i agree with BSEVEER go with 17x 7 with a 215/45/17 tire ride quality wont be that much difference and it will handle like a dream....
      Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
    4. 03-04-2003, 06:34 PM #4
      n8s si
      n8s si is offline
      Registered User
      Join Date
      Jan 2003
      Location
      Please Update
      Posts
      88
      Thanks for the help guys, looks like I'll be rollin on 17's this spring. (snowing like crazy now better wait) Any problems voiding the warranty with 17's?
      Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
    5. 03-04-2003, 06:43 PM #5
      TAK
      TAK is offline
      Registered User
      Join Date
      Jan 2003
      Location
      Tulsa OK.
      Posts
      21
      well actually you guys differ on what sizes, im not sure which series of numbers actually stand for what , does anyone know?
      TAK
      Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
    6. 03-04-2003, 06:47 PM #6
      Suk02Si
      Suk02Si is offline
      Registered User Suk02Si's Avatar
      Join Date
      Sep 2002
      Location
      Los Angeles
      Posts
      5,112
      Tire Size calculator

      it's your friend;) :D
      Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
    7. 03-04-2003, 07:50 PM #7
      BSEVEER
      BSEVEER is offline
      Shut your pie hole! BSEVEER's Avatar
      Join Date
      Jan 2003
      Location
      Monrovia, CA.
      Posts
      1,258
      Originally posted by Suk02Si
      Tire Size calculator

      it's your friend;) :D

      That tire size calculator is WRONG. Not off by much, but off.
      Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
    8. 03-04-2003, 08:31 PM #8
      Suk02Si
      Suk02Si is offline
      Registered User Suk02Si's Avatar
      Join Date
      Sep 2002
      Location
      Los Angeles
      Posts
      5,112
      Tire Size Calc #2

      how's this one?

      it's your new friend;)
      Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
    9. 03-05-2003, 04:20 PM #9
      BSEVEER
      BSEVEER is offline
      Shut your pie hole! BSEVEER's Avatar
      Join Date
      Jan 2003
      Location
      Monrovia, CA.
      Posts
      1,258
      Ok, thats better. :)
      Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
    10. 03-05-2003, 07:37 PM #10
      EM2
      Guest
      I have 17" ro_ja formula 5 wheels im sellin im your interested send me a message. They are light wieght and are a forged 1 piece wheel.
      Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
    11. 03-06-2003, 03:52 AM #11
      Vertigo
      Vertigo is offline
      WoW pwn's me! Vertigo's Avatar
      Join Date
      Dec 2002
      Location
      Nashville, TN.
      Posts
      1,325
      I posted the formula for tire size here. http://ephatch.com/forum/showthread....&threadid=7964
      Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
    12. 03-06-2003, 12:47 PM #12
      ecsahs3
      ecsahs3 is offline
      Charlie Crack ecsahs3's Avatar
      Join Date
      Jan 2003
      Location
      SoCal
      Posts
      582
      I heard that 16x7 is best for autoxn'. Can anyone justify this, or maybe justify the 17's?
      Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
    13. 03-06-2003, 02:14 PM #13
      Will2K2
      Will2K2 is offline
      Banned
      Join Date
      Sep 2002
      Location
      Ottawa
      Posts
      389
      Lightweight, Forged better than cast, pay attention to offset and hubcentricty.

      -Axis VPD
      -Kosei K1
      -Buddy Club
      -Centreline wheels
      -Velox (new PG line)
      -Mugen(MF-8 only in 16)
      -BBS (RK)


      etc..etc....

      My personal suggestion

      40mm or 42 mm offset 17x7, with either 205/45/17 or 215/40/17

      Good Luck

      W
      Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
    14. 03-06-2003, 10:43 PM #14
      EM2
      Guest
      you forgot to add Ro_Ja F5
      Reply With Quote Reply With Quote
    « Previous Thread | Next Thread »

    Thread Information

    Users Browsing this Thread

    There are currently 1 users browsing this thread. (0 members and 1 guests)

    Bookmarks

    Posting Permissions

    • You may not post new threads
    • You may not post replies
    • You may not post attachments
    • You may not edit your posts
    •  

    Forum Rules