Rims , tires & more.
Evolving Member
iTrader: (1)
Joined: Aug 2007
Posts: 304
Likes: 1
From: Everywhere VISA is accepted.
I personally think 22" wheels would be overkill to say the least on the Sports. I'm considering a set of staggered wheels on a set of 20" concave Volk Racing, Vossen, or Rohana wheels, knowing not being able to rotate the tires clearly from front to back, and of course understeer. Since I don't plan on ever autocrossing, or even 1320 racing, I have a different mind frame on the set of wheels for ours.
For the Outlander Sport SE:
Stock Wheel: 18x7 (25 lbs)
Stock Tire: 225/55-18 Goodyear Eagle LS-2 (29 lbs) 27.8" Diameter
Optional sizes that are the same or close to stock diameter:
215/70-16 on 16x6.5, 16x7 (cheapest size for snow tires, stock ES size)
225/60-17 on 17x6, 17x6.5, 17x7, 17x7.5, 17x8 wheels (Good snow tire size)
245/50-18 on 18x7, 18x7.5, 18x8, 18x8.5 wheels (Good summer/all season tire size with wider contact patch)
245/45-19 on 19x7.5, 19x8, 19x8.5, 19x9 wheels (lower profile, better response, harsher ride)
245/40-20 on 20x8, 20x8.5, 20x9, 20x9.5 wheels (lower profile, better response, harsher ride)
Going with the wider wheels will improve the response of the tire assuming you are in within the size ranges it can mount on. As the wheel gets bigger diameter the weight will increase, but usually the tires will drop in weight a bit as there is less sidewall so it's not always a killer of performance if you stick with lighter weight wheels. The Tirerack.com has some great info as far as comparing all the tire brands and what will fit on your car.
Stock Wheel: 18x7 (25 lbs)
Stock Tire: 225/55-18 Goodyear Eagle LS-2 (29 lbs) 27.8" Diameter
Optional sizes that are the same or close to stock diameter:
215/70-16 on 16x6.5, 16x7 (cheapest size for snow tires, stock ES size)
225/60-17 on 17x6, 17x6.5, 17x7, 17x7.5, 17x8 wheels (Good snow tire size)
245/50-18 on 18x7, 18x7.5, 18x8, 18x8.5 wheels (Good summer/all season tire size with wider contact patch)
245/45-19 on 19x7.5, 19x8, 19x8.5, 19x9 wheels (lower profile, better response, harsher ride)
245/40-20 on 20x8, 20x8.5, 20x9, 20x9.5 wheels (lower profile, better response, harsher ride)
Going with the wider wheels will improve the response of the tire assuming you are in within the size ranges it can mount on. As the wheel gets bigger diameter the weight will increase, but usually the tires will drop in weight a bit as there is less sidewall so it's not always a killer of performance if you stick with lighter weight wheels. The Tirerack.com has some great info as far as comparing all the tire brands and what will fit on your car.
Are the bold numbers highly suggested and a risk of not fitting?
im personally contemplating a 19x9.5 or 20x9.. but according to the numbers above... if the bolds mean they fit.. i may be at risk of not fitting.
I personally think 22" wheels would be overkill to say the least on the Sports. I'm considering a set of staggered wheels on a set of 20" concave Volk Racing, Vossen, or Rohana wheels, knowing not being able to rotate the tires clearly from front to back, and of course understeer. Since I don't plan on ever autocrossing, or even 1320 racing, I have a different mind frame on the set of wheels for ours.
staggered? as in a 20x9 front and a 20x10 rear? or as in a staggered offset so you have a deeper concave in the back.. but same width? 20x9 off sets 15R and 35F?
Joined: Feb 2012
Posts: 1,177
Likes: 16
From: Milwaukee, WI
Staggered might also mean (usually on RWD drag cars) something along the lines of a 16" rim on the front, and an 18" on the rear. This is often referred to as "rake".
Oh definitely. . Im aware. I highly doubt any OS owner will use a rake style for any reason. My concern was with the owners "staggered" want.. and if he has 4x4.. it may be damaging. Instead of a same width staggered offset.
Evolving Member
iTrader: (1)
Joined: Aug 2007
Posts: 304
Likes: 1
From: Everywhere VISA is accepted.
If I can get away with going with a square setup, then of course I'd go that route so I can rotate the tires all the way around. I'd love to get fitted with a nice set of wheels, but that will probably be the last thing on my very small mod list especially if I end up doing an air ride setup. I'm really hoping the guys here who have been talking about their suspension upgrades work it out, so I can see options. So far, the guy in India has the best and tried and proven setup that I'm admiring, but that belongs in another thread.
Last edited by LUNARFX; Jun 5, 2013 at 08:37 PM.
Joined: Feb 2012
Posts: 1,177
Likes: 16
From: Milwaukee, WI
U MeEN U DNT liEk mi rimmz?
http://www.cardomain.com/ride/271627...shi-outlander/
More in the link...
I mean I can respect his "creativity" and the "hard work" put in, but wow... Not quite my style.
http://www.cardomain.com/ride/271627...shi-outlander/
More in the link...
I mean I can respect his "creativity" and the "hard work" put in, but wow... Not quite my style.
eeesh. may be consdiered as "A lot more wrongs, than rights... " By hey to each their own. Maybe is was a movie car for tokyo drift.. Fast and furious. lol... or He/She; thought so.
Evolving Member
iTrader: (1)
Joined: Aug 2007
Posts: 304
Likes: 1
From: Everywhere VISA is accepted.
The custom exhaust tips are about all I can handle...maybe not even that. No offense, but I'm actually glad it was completely debadged so no one knows what it is or was.
The funny thing is that the title in his CarDomain says "Lowrider." Is it me, or is it not even lowered? But hey, I'm not here to knock someone's hard work. Just not my cup of tea either.
The funny thing is that the title in his CarDomain says "Lowrider." Is it me, or is it not even lowered? But hey, I'm not here to knock someone's hard work. Just not my cup of tea either.
9.5" wheels are probably as wide as you would ever want to go, you would have to check with the tires you plan on running to see if they would work with a wheel you choose. The Tire Rack lists all the specs of the tires on what wheels they can mount on and probably could steer you to choose the correct offset and tire sizes to get what you need.
The bolded tire sizes typically list the bolded wheel sizes I listed next to them, the other factor is choosing the right offset of the wheels so that as they get wider you run a lower offset to push the away from the inner suspension components. The tires themselves will be what actually rubs in the fender wells if you size them wrong or go too wide.
9.5" wheels are probably as wide as you would ever want to go, you would have to check with the tires you plan on running to see if they would work with a wheel you choose. The Tire Rack lists all the specs of the tires on what wheels they can mount on and probably could steer you to choose the correct offset and tire sizes to get what you need.
9.5" wheels are probably as wide as you would ever want to go, you would have to check with the tires you plan on running to see if they would work with a wheel you choose. The Tire Rack lists all the specs of the tires on what wheels they can mount on and probably could steer you to choose the correct offset and tire sizes to get what you need.
Newbie
Joined: Feb 2013
Posts: 16
Likes: 0
From: PA
My wife bought me these (in 18in) for a present. She did a lot if research beforehand with a friend who kind of does this stuff but when I got wind of it I wanted to cover all of my bases. I plan on using my tires from current OEM rims and just throwing them on the new ones. Only 15k on them now. Is there anything else I need to purchase? Specifically concerned with TPMS sensors. Thanks guys!
http://www.tirerack.com/wheels/resul...rSpecial=false
http://www.tirerack.com/wheels/resul...rSpecial=false
Newbie
Joined: Jul 2013
Posts: 48
Likes: 2
From: Boston, Ma
i was planning on getting 20" but what was the offset for the 20" you got?
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
FS[Northeast]: Black Enkei RPF1's 18x9.5 with ADO8R tires
nismo3183
Northeast Region
6
May 6, 2016 04:22 PM
Darkdragon4862
09+ Ralliart Brakes/Wheels/Suspension
69
Aug 22, 2012 10:03 AM
LancerEVA06
04-06 Ralliart Tires/Wheels/Brakes/Suspension
9
Jul 7, 2009 09:31 AM