Tire / Wheel Fitment Questions
Oct 25, 2005, 08:21 AM
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Originally Posted by nasa ser
Does anyone make wheels in this size that fit the evo?
SSR Comps and some various advans and wedsports. There's a link a few post or pages back that had some good links on it.
Oct 25, 2005, 06:28 PM
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Originally Posted by ratt_finkel
I pulled up some 17x7" wheels on discount tires site. If you're stuck with a 17x8, I wouldn't run anything smaller than a 215. With the 7" rim, 205-195 width.
i know many ppl seem to use FN01R-C but when i search on discounttire.com for stock size evo wheels, those wheels don't come up
any ideas why they wouldn't be recommended? i think i'll prolly get 17x8, and a narrower blizzak tire. can anyone confirm FN01R-C in 17x8 and what offset fits the car? i can't seem to find anything conclusive in other threads. thanx ppl.
Oct 26, 2005, 07:59 AM
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Originally Posted by JoizeeX
thanx.
i know many ppl seem to use FN01R-C but when i search on discounttire.com for stock size evo wheels, those wheels don't come up any ideas why they wouldn't be recommended? i think i'll prolly get 17x8, and a narrower blizzak tire. can anyone confirm FN01R-C in 17x8 and what offset fits the car? i can't seem to find anything conclusive in other threads. thanx ppl.
i know many ppl seem to use FN01R-C but when i search on discounttire.com for stock size evo wheels, those wheels don't come up
any ideas why they wouldn't be recommended? i think i'll prolly get 17x8, and a narrower blizzak tire. can anyone confirm FN01R-C in 17x8 and what offset fits the car? i can't seem to find anything conclusive in other threads. thanx ppl.I run Rota Slipstreams in a +35mm offset, 114.3 bolt pattern on 255/40 tires with no problems.
Nov 11, 2005, 08:47 AM
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Originally Posted by JoizeeX
thanx.
i know many ppl seem to use FN01R-C but when i search on discounttire.com for stock size evo wheels, those wheels don't come up any ideas why they wouldn't be recommended? i think i'll prolly get 17x8, and a narrower blizzak tire. can anyone confirm FN01R-C in 17x8 and what offset fits the car? i can't seem to find anything conclusive in other threads. thanx ppl.
i know many ppl seem to use FN01R-C but when i search on discounttire.com for stock size evo wheels, those wheels don't come up
any ideas why they wouldn't be recommended? i think i'll prolly get 17x8, and a narrower blizzak tire. can anyone confirm FN01R-C in 17x8 and what offset fits the car? i can't seem to find anything conclusive in other threads. thanx ppl.Here http://www.discounttiredirect.com/di...vid=008389&bp=
3 different enkei's
Nov 11, 2005, 10:18 AM
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thanks for the feedback guys. yea i've looked on discounttire before, but i just kinda liked the design of FN01 better. in the end i decided to get 17x8 so that i can use them in the summer too with stock sized tires at a later time. i ended up getting a set of FN01C from www.edgeracing.com where they list 17x8 with 25 offset as one of the rims for the Evo (i also checked with them on the fone). i just got the packages yesterday and have tried one of the wheels on. it clears the brakes just fine, but does stick out about 7mm beyond the fender when that corner is jacked up (no tire on it, full shock extension). so i'm gonna wait till next weekend when i mount some blizzaks on them. edgeracing guarantees fitment and no rubbing, so if anything, i'll work it out with them.
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Nov 14, 2005, 09:52 AM
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Ok im probably buying the work emotions...they are the 17X8's and i think they only come 47mm offset in this size does that mean that my tires will have to be super think with a wide profile?
Nov 14, 2005, 09:54 AM
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Originally Posted by berkel
Hi,
I'll start. Please let me know if anything needs to be changed or edit it for me.
Wheel: Enkei RS-5
Size/offset: 17x7 5-100/114 40
Price: ~140$/wheel from Discount Tire
These are a 5 spoke design. I was surprised that a 17x7 wheel fits, but it does. Clears calipers by a mm or so. I drove around with the windows down to make sure it wasn't rubbing when turning or braking.
I'll add some weight info as well. On my bathroom digital scale, the stock Enkeis with ~60% worn advans and lots of brake dust weighed 44 lbs (no lug nuts). The Enkei RS-5 with brand new 235 45 17 Falken Z1-EX all seasons weighed 43 lbs.
Here is a pic on my car:
<edit>
Per jbrennan's post here is more info:
Hubcentric rings were required and provided by DiscountTire in my case. Also provided were gorilla lug nuts.
</edit>
Take care,
FB
I'll start. Please let me know if anything needs to be changed or edit it for me.
Wheel: Enkei RS-5
Size/offset: 17x7 5-100/114 40
Price: ~140$/wheel from Discount Tire
These are a 5 spoke design. I was surprised that a 17x7 wheel fits, but it does. Clears calipers by a mm or so. I drove around with the windows down to make sure it wasn't rubbing when turning or braking.
I'll add some weight info as well. On my bathroom digital scale, the stock Enkeis with ~60% worn advans and lots of brake dust weighed 44 lbs (no lug nuts). The Enkei RS-5 with brand new 235 45 17 Falken Z1-EX all seasons weighed 43 lbs.
Here is a pic on my car:
<edit>
Per jbrennan's post here is more info:
Hubcentric rings were required and provided by DiscountTire in my case. Also provided were gorilla lug nuts.
</edit>
Take care,
FB
Why in the world would you put 17x7 on an evo?? stock already 17x8, the wider the better.
Nov 14, 2005, 06:03 PM
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Originally Posted by MitsuEvoIIX
Ok im probably buying the work emotions...they are the 17X8's and i think they only come 47mm offset in this size does that mean that my tires will have to be super think with a wide profile?
The only way you can make them fit is to get at a minimum, a 9 mm spacer. The stock wheels are 38mm offset. With that spacer though you will also need longer wheel studs.
Nov 14, 2005, 07:49 PM
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Originally Posted by vboy425
Why in the world would you put 17x7 on an evo?? stock already 17x8, the wider the better.
Nov 16, 2005, 07:37 AM
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Originally Posted by MitsuEvoIIX
do the volk le37's fit if they are 18X8.5 with a 40mm offset?
Like I said before the stock Enkeis are 38mm offset and if you look at the wheel to caliper clearance, you'll see that they are barely missing each other. You will most likely need a 2mm spacer. As far as the wheel studs, you may be able to use the OEM with the 2mm spacer, but I am not 100% sure.
Nov 16, 2005, 08:32 AM
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Originally Posted by evo8dad
Most likely no Like I said before the stock Enkeis are 38mm offset and if you look at the wheel to caliper clearance, you'll see that they are barely missing each other. You will most likely need a 2mm spacer. As far as the wheel studs, you may be able to use the OEM with the 2mm spacer, but I am not 100% sure.
Like I said before the stock Enkeis are 38mm offset and if you look at the wheel to caliper clearance, you'll see that they are barely missing each other. You will most likely need a 2mm spacer. As far as the wheel studs, you may be able to use the OEM with the 2mm spacer, but I am not 100% sure.
Nov 16, 2005, 11:30 AM
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Originally Posted by MitsuEvoIIX
You think it would be worth it to try if they were only 1700 with tires in cood condition?
