Wheels to fit 225 tires without rolling the fenders?

Hoagie · 12-13-2006, 12:04 AM

I'd like to get Yokohama A032R tires in 225/50R15 over some nice wheels. I'm also open to 16" if I could fit Falken Azenis 225/50R16 but I'd prefer 15" that would clear my FM/goodwin BBK for handling concerns.

Requirements:
-No rolling of fenders if at all possible and maintain full suspension travel
-Hoping to spend under $1k on wheels, cheaper is better.

Suggestions?

I currently have 16" BBS RKs. I don't know where the previous owner found them but I really like them. However I want another set of wheels for super sticky tires, these ES100s are out the door for T1Rs as the general use / road trip set. That is as soon as I'm done burning them off

Sid · 12-13-2006, 05:29 AM

man I love those wheels. sorry no input

boogie van · 12-13-2006, 06:32 AM

check out emilio's wheels from 949 racing

http://clubroadster.net/forum/links....b_pages&cat=20

axiomtherapy · 12-13-2006, 06:48 AM

15x8 ATS DTC COMP LIGHT?

asianrice02 · 12-13-2006, 09:10 AM

it would fit. the 225/50/16 is too tall.

225/45/15 was my last set-up

Hoagie · 12-13-2006, 10:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Sid @ Wed Dec 13, 2006 4:29 am

man I love those wheels. sorry no input

Thanks, I love them too

Car looks so good rolling and cornering.

Quote:

Originally Posted by boogie van @ Wed Dec 13, 2006 5:32 am

check out emilio's wheels from 949 racing

http://clubroadster.net/forum/links....b_pages&cat=20

I emailed Emilio with some questions, thanks!

Quote:

Originally Posted by axiomtherapy @ Wed Dec 13, 2006 5:48 am

15x8 ATS DTC COMP LIGHT?

Saw these at Goodwin and they're really nice but too similar to my current BBSes despite being really nice.

I just need serious rubber. I've had two other NAs but they were N/A so just the 195/55R14 old Azenis on the stock wheels were amazing. But if I breathe on my go pedal it gets sideways

STS2 · 12-16-2006, 02:16 AM

i second that on emilio's rims...........it's the way to go for 15" performance.

XCLR8TN · 12-16-2006, 07:51 AM

I really like the rims you have now. Wow.

kung fu jesus · 12-17-2006, 03:54 PM

hoagie? you live in AZ?

Miatadam · 12-17-2006, 04:06 PM

Where did you get your rollbar pad? Is it custom or did you order it? Car is beautiful.

cheesefries · 12-17-2006, 04:12 PM

RPF-1's

Savington · 12-17-2006, 05:19 PM

15x8s, but 225/50 won't fit up front without modifying the fenders. 225/45 will, though, and the stickier stuff (Hoosier R6, Toyo RA-1) comes in that size. As far as wheels, Emilio's 15x8 is the way to go.

By the way - the RKs are HOT. Very nice wheels.

Pcola'sNB · 12-18-2006, 03:00 PM

What would the difference be for 225/45/16 in physical size ( besides the obvious larger hole for the wheel )? Could you fit that on a factory NB 16''x6.5'' wheel? I'm looking for a slightly thicker sidewall, and preferably slightly wider tire.

/threadjack

Savington · 12-18-2006, 06:45 PM

225/45-16 is 1 inch larger in diameter than a 225/45-15, which is about stock diameter. (Duh.) That makes it an inch larger than stock, which is too much. No, you can't CORRECTLY fit it to a 6.5" wheel. (You can fit anything on anything, but only certain combo ranges are "proper".) Proper size is 225/40-16.

If you want to fit without rolling fenders, you need 15x8s, +40 offset, and 225/45-15 tires.

Pcola'sNB · 12-18-2006, 07:41 PM

So would I be okay with a 225/40/16 on my stock NB wheels? Proper-wise..?

Hoagie · 12-19-2006, 09:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kung fu jesus @ Sun Dec 17, 2006 2:54 pm

hoagie? you live in AZ?

Yeah, Tempe

Quote:

Originally Posted by Miatadam @ Sun Dec 17, 2006 3:06 pm

Where did you get your rollbar pad? Is it custom or did you order it? Car is beautiful.

Previous owner had it custom made I believe.

Quote:

Originally Posted by cheesefries @ Sun Dec 17, 2006 3:12 pm

RPF-1's

I really like the black hardtop on there, looks good

Quote:

Originally Posted by Savington @ Sun Dec 17, 2006 4:19 pm

15x8s, but 225/50 won't fit up front without modifying the fenders. 225/45 will, though, and the stickier stuff (Hoosier R6, Toyo RA-1) comes in that size. As far as wheels, Emilio's 15x8 is the way to go.

By the way - the RKs are HOT. Very nice wheels.

Thanks for the info. I'd like to get Emilio's black with polished lip 6ULs but they're at +36 offset, I think that'll make it harder to fit big rubber without rolling the fenders or cutting the fender liners.

I think I need to give up my hopes of getting big fat A032Rs on 6ULs without modifying anything on the car to make them fit.

Thanks for the ideas and compliments everyone

12-13-2006, 12:04 AM	#1 (permalink)
Hoagie Noob Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 5	Wheels to fit 225 tires without rolling the fenders? I'd like to get Yokohama A032R tires in 225/50R15 over some nice wheels. I'm also open to 16" if I could fit Falken Azenis 225/50R16 but I'd prefer 15" that would clear my FM/goodwin BBK for handling concerns. Requirements: -No rolling of fenders if at all possible and maintain full suspension travel -Hoping to spend under $1k on wheels, cheaper is better. Suggestions? I currently have 16" BBS RKs. I don't know where the previous owner found them but I really like them. However I want another set of wheels for super sticky tires, these ES100s are out the door for T1Rs as the general use / road trip set. That is as soon as I'm done burning them off
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12-13-2006, 05:29 AM	#2 (permalink)
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12-13-2006, 06:32 AM	#3 (permalink)
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12-13-2006, 06:48 AM	#4 (permalink)
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12-13-2006, 09:10 AM	#5 (permalink)
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12-16-2006, 02:16 AM	#7 (permalink)
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12-17-2006, 05:19 PM	#12 (permalink)
Savington Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Mountain View, CA Posts: 388	15x8s, but 225/50 won't fit up front without modifying the fenders. 225/45 will, though, and the stickier stuff (Hoosier R6, Toyo RA-1) comes in that size. As far as wheels, Emilio's 15x8 is the way to go. By the way - the RKs are HOT. Very nice wheels.
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12-18-2006, 03:00 PM	#13 (permalink)
Pcola'sNB Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Pensacola, FL Posts: 1,206	Re: Wheels to fit 225 tires without rolling the fenders? What would the difference be for 225/45/16 in physical size ( besides the obvious larger hole for the wheel )? Could you fit that on a factory NB 16''x6.5'' wheel? I'm looking for a slightly thicker sidewall, and preferably slightly wider tire. /threadjack
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12-18-2006, 06:45 PM	#14 (permalink)
Savington Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Mountain View, CA Posts: 388	225/45-16 is 1 inch larger in diameter than a 225/45-15, which is about stock diameter. (Duh.) That makes it an inch larger than stock, which is too much. No, you can't CORRECTLY fit it to a 6.5" wheel. (You can fit anything on anything, but only certain combo ranges are "proper".) Proper size is 225/40-16. If you want to fit without rolling fenders, you need 15x8s, +40 offset, and 225/45-15 tires.
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12-18-2006, 07:41 PM	#15 (permalink)
Pcola'sNB Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Pensacola, FL Posts: 1,206	Re: Wheels to fit 225 tires without rolling the fenders? So would I be okay with a 225/40/16 on my stock NB wheels? Proper-wise..?
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