Hey guys,
I am wondering what kind of wheels you would all suggest for my plans. I want a set of wheels that will be good for daily driving, auto-x events, track days, and can work at the drags.
Looking at anything 5X100, and 17X7-17X8
What offsets would you guys suggest? I don't think I'll be able to run much more than a 215 tire. Probably going to end up with a set of 215X45X17's
Any help or advice is greatly appreciated! Thanks
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New, I'd recommend one of the lightweight Rotas. +53 on a 17x7.5" should fit with a 215, but it'll be close.
Used, go for the STI BBS wheels, if you can afford 'em. I picked up a set and, for the price, they're the most affordable forged wheels anywhere in a 17x7.5" that are 5x100. Strong, pretty, light and still affordable.
Interested to see what your budget range is though.
Used, go for the STI BBS wheels, if you can afford 'em. I picked up a set and, for the price, they're the most affordable forged wheels anywhere in a 17x7.5" that are 5x100. Strong, pretty, light and still affordable.
Interested to see what your budget range is though.
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pfff. I'll never go narrower than 225.
Might as well pick up some 04 sti wheels. They're 17x7.5, +53, and come with 225/45-17s.
+55 is the ideal offset. Most oem wheels narrower than 7" are +55. With wider wheels you need to go down slightly to clear the strut. OEM 7-8.5" wheels are +53. You shouldn't go lower than +48.
Any lower and you will have to do a lot of fender rolling and will destroy wheel bearings, especially if you're doing track days and auto- x with any frequency.
Might as well pick up some 04 sti wheels. They're 17x7.5, +53, and come with 225/45-17s.
+55 is the ideal offset. Most oem wheels narrower than 7" are +55. With wider wheels you need to go down slightly to clear the strut. OEM 7-8.5" wheels are +53. You shouldn't go lower than +48.
Any lower and you will have to do a lot of fender rolling and will destroy wheel bearings, especially if you're doing track days and auto- x with any frequency.