Help with wheels/tires
Jul 28, 2009, 05:08 AM
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Help with wheels/tires
Hey right now I'm thinking about getting either :
These: http://www.wheeldude.com/catalog/pro...oducts_id=5872
Or.... just powder coating the stock rims black....
Which do you think??
Also if I go with the Rota Grids then would my stock tires be able to fit on them or would i have to buy new tires?
I've talked to wheeldude ( the guy who sells those Custom Rota's) and he was sayin' he would recommend "235/40/18 tire for nice fitment on the wheels and also the car." Our stock tires are 215/45/18
Lemme know what works and what you think I should do, once im done with my car ill start posting up pics
!!
Edit: do I need to get anything else, such as spacers etc? Also will my vehicle reconize the pressure and show up or do i need a special new tire pressure thing ( sorry i have no idea what its called )
These: http://www.wheeldude.com/catalog/pro...oducts_id=5872
Or.... just powder coating the stock rims black....
Which do you think??
Also if I go with the Rota Grids then would my stock tires be able to fit on them or would i have to buy new tires?
I've talked to wheeldude ( the guy who sells those Custom Rota's) and he was sayin' he would recommend "235/40/18 tire for nice fitment on the wheels and also the car." Our stock tires are 215/45/18
Lemme know what works and what you think I should do, once im done with my car ill start posting up pics
!!Edit: do I need to get anything else, such as spacers etc? Also will my vehicle reconize the pressure and show up or do i need a special new tire pressure thing ( sorry i have no idea what its called )
Last edited by zadok12321; Jul 28, 2009 at 05:44 AM.
Jul 28, 2009, 12:08 PM
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Ha, I was just looking at those today.
The stock rims are porkish, I think AMS weighed them and they weighed in at around 40+lbs EACH.
I think 8.5 is TOO wide for the stock 215s to fit properly, at least I wouldn't risk it anyway.
You shouldn't need spacers for a proper fit, 44offset works fine. However, the rear wheels will not be flushed with the fender, so if you want them to be flushed you will need a 5mm spacer. According to 2009 Ralliart Wheels/Tires Fitment
And for TPMS, yes you will need to transfer them over from your stock rims (or buy new ones) and re-calibrate them. Unless you like to drive around having the MUD yell at you every time you start the car.
And finally, theres a dedicated section for wheels...09+ Ralliart Brakes/Wheels/Suspension. Post in there next time
The stock rims are porkish, I think AMS weighed them and they weighed in at around 40+lbs EACH.
I think 8.5 is TOO wide for the stock 215s to fit properly, at least I wouldn't risk it anyway.
You shouldn't need spacers for a proper fit, 44offset works fine. However, the rear wheels will not be flushed with the fender, so if you want them to be flushed you will need a 5mm spacer. According to 2009 Ralliart Wheels/Tires Fitment
And for TPMS, yes you will need to transfer them over from your stock rims (or buy new ones) and re-calibrate them. Unless you like to drive around having the MUD yell at you every time you start the car.
And finally, theres a dedicated section for wheels...09+ Ralliart Brakes/Wheels/Suspension. Post in there next time
