8.5" wheel at +30 offset

[mitsuturbo]

I think the first order of business would be making sure they have tires on them that are of proper fit. Those are a bit stretched, and it looks absolutely awful. I don't imagine that tire/wheel combo looking remotely good on one of our cars.

Now, that stack in the background... those wheels have tires on them that fit proper.

 

[Turbo99]

Those are just the junk tires that came on them when I bought them. They'll be getting a meaty tire, don't you worry.

 

[IncorpoRatedX]

damn i love those wheels, mount up! I wanna see that sh*t.

 

[curtis]

fitment calculator click me Stock is 15x6 and +46

 

[Turbo99]

I've made a lot of wheel and tire combos fit various cars.

I just have to decide on what the best tire for this application is going to be without running into issues.

Looks like it'll either end up being a 235/40 or a 245/40

 

[Turbo99]

Have run into a few hiccups along the way.

Rear fitment is exactly where I thought it would be with a 5mm spacer, but the front pokes more than I thought it would. I have not purchased tires yet but it has me concerned to say the least.

I'll keep you updated on what happens. Looking at other pictures of 17x9 setups on here I'm surprised it comes out that far up front. /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/uhh.gif

 

[fuel]

how much negative camber are you running up front? if you have adjustment left you could probably crank in a few degrees more. Otherwise pull the fenders out a bit.

Another thought is don't 'over-tire' it. I know how you Americans love putting 265/45s on 8" wide rims, you'll probably be able to get away with 225 or 235 with a lower 40 profile sidewall and it still wont look extreme hella flush/omg stance y0!

 

[Turbo99]

I am almost 100% positive the camber is the issue (just popped the wheel on the hub to see how it sits). In fact, it looks like it has a little positive camber up front /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/uhh.gif (yuck).

I'll crank the BC camber plate all the way in and see how it looks. If people can successfully cram 235 Star Specs on 17x8+35 I don't see why it wouldn't fit to be honest - those tires run wide and people are pretty low on that setup. Just looks scary to start /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

Rear spaced 5mm (17x9 +30)

Trailing arm clearance /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/ooo.gif

And what I have to work with up front.

Keep in mind, this was also spaced 5mm, so it will come in a little, but seeing that much barrel makes me cringe /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/rofl.gif
I have faith that I can make this work. The car will not be super low and between the BC's and Whiteline goodies I should be able to keep things in check.

It looks scary because the bottom of the fronts of the doors is the narrowest part, but it's not that far out from the bumper.

My guess is a 235/40 and 2.5 degrees of negative camber will leave me with enough room for the tires to just tuck in the guards for suspension travel.

I have made a lot of wheels fit a lot of cars successfully. I have faith!

 

[89Patches]

The only way to tell how the front will fit is to get some tires and put her on the ground.
When I fitted my rims it look the same as yours! And don't be afraid of doing a little roll and pull
as most vr4 guys seem to be..

 

[GSTwithPSI]

Quoting Turbo99:
I am almost 100% positive the camber is the issue (just popped the wheel on the hub to see how it sits). In fact, it looks like it has a little positive camber up front /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/uhh.gif (yuck).




When you are test fitting the wheels, are you supporting the weight of the car by the suspension? I only ask because it doesn't look like it from the pics you posted. The camber will always look positive with the suspension hanging limp in the air. Support the car with stands under each control arm, and then see where your fitment stands.

 

[coyotes]

you will need some camber for sure! and maybe a fender pull on top of it.

 

[EMX5636]

Just for reference, this is 18x9.5" 22mm offset with 225's on it. I'm running 2-2.5* negative camber.



And this is 18x9" 30mm offset with a 245.



Fenders are both rolled and pulled the "flat" vertical section out of them.

 

[bmxr152]

Im running a 16x8 with 15mm offset and negative 2 degrees camber and it still tucks in pretty well, and quite a bit of clearance from strut and trailing arm.
BTW im running a 222/40-16 in rear and a 205/55-16 up front also with no issues.

 

[Turbo99]

Quoting GSTwithPSI:
Quoting Turbo99:
I am almost 100% positive the camber is the issue (just popped the wheel on the hub to see how it sits). In fact, it looks like it has a little positive camber up front /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/uhh.gif (yuck).




When you are test fitting the wheels, are you supporting the weight of the car by the suspension? I only ask because it doesn't look like it from the pics you posted. The camber will always look positive with the suspension hanging limp in the air. Support the car with stands under each control arm, and then see where your fitment stands.



Yes it was on blocks with pads. I'm sure it will come in more though. I'd love to not roll the front fenders if I can get away without doing it. Just curious, what do you guys do with the tabs that hold the fender liner in place? They seem like they'd be more of the issue than the fenders themselves which are pretty flat already.

 

[coyotes]

Bend em in with your fingers

 

[Turbo99]

Moved the camber plates in, I think we have a winner.

Will sit 5mm closer to the hub than this.

And so you can see how they'll look on the car /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

I'm beyond excited to get this finished. Currently have the wheels split. Replacing 2 lips, polishing the other two and having the centers resprayed since there a few scratches.

 

[coyotes]

that will look pretty awesome!

 

[GSX_TC]

Looks gorgeous, can't wait to see how they'll look with tires and on the ground.

 

[Lancer99]

New form of JSB? Nice rims but cant afford the rubber. Those do really look sweet! /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/jawdrop.gif

 

[bazeng]

Just a quick few questions,

1. did the rears fit without the spacer?
2. Do the fronts clear the suspension?

I've just purchased some 15x8" 30 offset rims also and hope that I don't need any spacers for the drag slicks...