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08-05-2002, 05:54 PM
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For those with 16"++ wheels, size question...
I've got a problem with my rear suspension, my tires scratch against the metal of the car (didn't find any other way to put it). It seem that the wheel sticks too far out. I have 205/50-16 tire on a 7,5x16 wheel, and it should fit, at least my dealer say so (but I don't trust him nomore, long story.... )
To start with, I don't know the english term for this, so bare with me  All wheels are "pressed" in, standard for the Primera's original tires are 45 something, and mine are "pressed" in 37. This must be why they are subbing against my car. Btw, what's it called in english? And then my question, who much are the wheels you guys are running on, pressed in? And will it be better to go down to 15" wheels? (plz say; no  )What is the biggest that will fit? 17s? 18s? |
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09-26-2002, 01:53 PM
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its called 'offset.' the smaller the positive offset, the more it will stick out of the fender.
on my p11, i use 45mm offset 17x7's. 215/45/17 tires. no rubbing. you can fit 18's if you use the right offset. the circumference of the tire does not change that much because you will use smaller aspect ratio. 215/"45"/17 45 is the aspect ratio = 215x 0.45 = 96.75mm sidewall.
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1998 Prelude SS - TEIN HA with upper pillows, SSR Integrals 17x7 with SP8000 (215/45), GReddy Evo catback, Iceman Comp Intake, DC Sports header, Apexi VAFC, ZEX 55 shot with bottle heater, NOS blanket, Factory Body Kit, Spoon F/R tower bars, JDM Foglamps, Carbon Fiber trim, Razo pedals &knobs, Fiamm Dual air horn Future Mods: Lighten car, 2nd 10lbs nitrous bottle would be nice too. 2001 G20 P11 AT- TEIN NA, TRM Snipers 17x7 with Potenza RE910 (215/45), Arospeed Dual-outlet Muffler, K&N Drop-in Airfilter, WW Front Lip, Nakamichi MB75 1DIN 6CD Changer/Receiver, FIAMM Dual Air horns, Levoc Pedals, PIAA (H4 Superwhite H3 Ion Crystal, 168 SuperWhite) 2002 WRX MT- TEIN HA's with upper pillow mounts, 1000Miglia HT3 17x7 with sumitomo HTR+ 225/45/17, painted side skirts, Cusco front & rear strut bar, Whiteline rear swaybar, aluminum endlinks, Blitz NUR Catback, HKS seq. BOV, factory front lip, rear valance, Kartboy short shifter and bushings. Future mods: dressup wheels with Potenza S03 225/45/17 tires, TurboXS UTec, maybe an uppipe. by then, it'll be fast enough.fiamm dual air horns. |
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09-30-2002, 07:50 PM
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One inexpensive trick that some shops use to gain a little more room is rolling the fenders. Basically bending the flat fenderwell that rubs against your wider tire (stick your hand under the fender and feel it) so that it is rounded. Not the best solution, but it works if you can't get the offset you need and are only rubbing slightly.
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09-30-2002, 07:55 PM
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Arospeed has a new line of wheels that go up to 19 inches, and they are only 7 (or less) inches wide...
perfect for our imports!!!!!! and yes!!! as aluke000 says...i have seen many bend that metal lip on the wheel well, and it works perfect, and you can bearly tell!!!! |
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