Never bought a set of rims for any car I have owned before.

Really looking to buy some that are black and not having any luck on craigslist/local forums so i thought id check out ebay...

I like a few of em on there

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/17x7-...Q5fAccessories


http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/New-1...Q5fAccessories

But I am confused about all this 4x100 and 5x100 and offset business.
What exactly do I need to know when buying some wheels, what specs will fit the stock evo?

If anyone is bored and wants to explain please do,
otherwise.. flame away!

 

neither of thos will fit.....

whats your price range?

 

figures, I just typed enkei into ebay..

I really was not wanting to spend more than 500-650.

Was hoping to find someone local so i might get some tires on em

 

They dont have to be enkei, just black and to my picky taste

 

whatever you get you want 5x114.3 and offset is all your choice. which wheels are you on right now?

 

Not really good info here :-/

Yes, the lug pattern is 5x114.3, but offset matters, quite a bit. Stock offset is ~35-38 (forgot which) on an 8" wide wheel.

The best fitting wider wheels, like a 9.5", use an offset of 30-38. Ideal is about 35.

You can go more aggressive, but you start to limit the rubber you can fit without minor to serious body modifications, for instance, I have an 18x9.5 wheel in +22 offset. I have to use a 5mm spacer on the front, or the wheel hits the brake caliper, and this offset sticks the wheel out of the well a decent amount, so it limits the width of the rubber I use. They came with 245/40's, and they rubbed like a ***** without some serious camber, even after I rolled my fenders.

My advice, if you want to use the car for what it is instead of a show car, go with something in 18x9.5 +35. Those will allow you to fit 265's on there pretty easily (still may need to roll fenders).

Just me though.

Also, for a direct visual comparison of one wheel to another, use this. It's a great program, and it tells you everything you need to know, measurement wise.

 

Thanks for all the info, I am currently using stockers and I dont want to roll the fenders or have any type of rubbing

 

haha i was working my way to this. OP didnt seem like they knew much so i didnt wanna dump it all at one time. good explanation tho

 

Sounds like Rotas would fit your needs in price and color. Evo bolt pattern is 5x114 (5x114.3). Depending on wheel manufacturer and design, the wheels may or may not clear the Brembos. I recommend something in the lines of 18x9 +30 offset. The wheels will sit flush and the wheels will most likely clear the Brembos.

Just FYI, stock Evo 8/9 wheels are 17x8 +38.

 

Here are some links you might like.

http://www.wheeldude.com/catalog/pro...oducts_id=6414
http://www.wheeldude.com/catalog/pro...roducts_id=251

 

Your best bet is to find a set used, not very many rims are available new at 500-600. Look to stick with 17" as the tires are cheaper. Why not just get a set of MR BBS's and do them black?

 

Buy these and paint/powdercoat black. http://seattle.craigslist.org/est/pts/2078881323.html Offer them $575-600.

 

Saw those on there last night, really good price. Almost bought them myself lol. There is also a set of MR BBS wheels on cl right now, roughly 600 dollars. Another good deal.

 

FYI I do work for a tire/wheel company, I cant promote anything here so shoot me a pm and we can work up something

 

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Figured those would make my car rub.


Are you guys talking about the kawasaki green bbs on CL?