The ST185 wheel size thread (offsets, widths, etc)

CMS-GT4

CMS-GT4

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I think these might look like Sex on an alltrac.

I found they make a 17x7 and a 18x8. Not sure of the weights offsets or bolt patterns yet. I would love a set of these in 17x9.
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EDIT: I found the 18x8s in 5x100. Looks like thye are ~210 each. Not too bad. The remind me of the Volks I liked on the black RC.

http://www.wheelfire.com/scontent/Wheel ... CheckFit=1
 
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turbo4wd

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Those look nice, but the size/offset of the wheels tenzo uses to advertise these is 19x10 with a +20 offset. You won't acheive that concave look when you scale down to something that will work on our cars..

The most "extreme" sizes they offer for our cars are 17x7 in a +42 offset and 18x8 in a +25 offset..

Here's 18x8 with a +45 offset

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After seeing these, I thought they looked like ass.. adding 20mm to the offset would make it look a bit more concave, but nothing like 19x10 +20..
 
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turbo4wd

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Although I DO like the way the silver mesh Raderwerks look..

Here's a quick photochop I did..
(keep in mind the rear lip wont be so pronounced, its a bit exaggerated)

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Certainly not suitable for the track, but I could live with these as a street set to run around in..
 
CMS-GT4

CMS-GT4

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I am not keen on the weight, but its not bad for the price and size. Especially for a street wheel.

Of course, w/o the stretched look. I wonder if 17x9 would fit the front over the brakes with the face so inward.
 
CMS-GT4

CMS-GT4

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I really like these Rally Art wheels for the Evo. The remind me of the Cronos.
17x8.5 30ET.
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I wonder if I could find a dished version for the rear. This might be ideal when I change my bolt pattern.

URAS Makes some decent 17x9 30et wheels.

Of course in 5x114.
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Toxygene

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CMS-GT4":23b1zkab said:
I think these might look like Sex on an alltrac.

I found they make a 17x7 and a 18x8. Not sure of the weights offsets or bolt patterns yet. I would love a set of these in 17x9.
mesh_type_black.jpg


EDIT: I found the 18x8s in 5x100. Looks like thye are ~210 each. Not too bad. The remind me of the Volks I liked on the black RC.

http://www.wheelfire.com/scontent/Wheel ... CheckFit=1
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I saw these wheels too in my Sport Compact Mag. I love these wheels. I'd almost consider getting them in custom offsets if they offer that. 28 to 30 upfront and 13 offset in the rear for the flush look.
 
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butterface

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turbo4wd":2qdw4jxy said:
Although I DO like the way the silver mesh Raderwerks look..

Here's a quick photochop I did..
(keep in mind the rear lip wont be so pronounced, its a bit exaggerated)

wheelchop.jpg


Certainly not suitable for the track, but I could live with these as a street set to run around in..
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man i hope my dish looks half that good. wish the boat would hustle up :shoots:
 
CMS-GT4

CMS-GT4

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Looks pretty good. Nice offset for a 8" wheel. I think I posted another prodrive wheel a long while ago, but it was expensive.
 
CMS-GT4

CMS-GT4

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On the other end of the price spectrum if I change my bolt pattern, I can get the Sportmax 006 in 17x9 much cheaper than volks.

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Some work type wheels
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turbocelica

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ok after reading 12 plus pages i need a simple answer lol, in a 17x7.5 wheel what is the best offest to be flush in the front and the best to be flush in the rear thanks guys,!
 
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turbo4wd

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turbocelica":fjhwajh0 said:
ok after reading 12 plus pages i need a simple answer lol,
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:| Unfortunately theres no such thing as "simple".. a few variables come into play, like what type of suspension youre running, if youre fenders are or will be rolled, and what size tires you'll be mounting..

in a 17x7.5 wheel what is the best offest to be flush in the front and the best to be flush in the rear thanks guys,!
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But in the interest of making it "simple" - assuming we're talking about stock ride height, and a proper fitting tire (per tire manufacturers specs) for a 7.5 width wheel..

rear: -4~-2 offset
front: +19~+20 offset

So if you're getting a custom set of 7.5" wheels, that's what you'll need. if you're not, then you're SOL because no manufacturer offers these offsets pre-made in a 5x100 bolt pattern for a 17x7.5 wheel (at least not the rears anyhow).
 
Meurz

Meurz

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turbocelica":2o48y4mt said:
ok after reading 12 plus pages i need a simple answer lol, in a 17x7.5 wheel what is the best offest to be flush in the front and the best to be flush in the rear thanks guys,!
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Check out Shane's (sikx5) car. 17x7.5 +30 with 215/45/17 and a rear 25 mm spacer. Or try and find those offsets ^ :p
 
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