New wheel Options
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New wheel Options
I think I am finally getting new wheels, which means my old racing Hart's will be up for sale very soon. I had a nissue with Doscount a few years back (they damaged 2 wheels). I know, I know - My Fault for taing it there.
They have been very helpful in resolving this issue with me. originally they had the 2 wheels refinished but they just didn't look the same, then they had them re finished again and the clear coating started to slightly peel on one of the wheels. Now I am getting a full credit/refund for 2 of my wheels so I can sell and buy new ones.
I am still looking to get 19x8.5 all the way around or if I can get away with 19x9 without rubbing or rolling fenders.
here are the 2 wheels I am leaning towards. What do you all think?
Car as it sits now
Einke RPF1 in SBC
Work Gnosis GS-5 in BRU
They have been very helpful in resolving this issue with me. originally they had the 2 wheels refinished but they just didn't look the same, then they had them re finished again and the clear coating started to slightly peel on one of the wheels. Now I am getting a full credit/refund for 2 of my wheels so I can sell and buy new ones.
I am still looking to get 19x8.5 all the way around or if I can get away with 19x9 without rubbing or rolling fenders.
here are the 2 wheels I am leaning towards. What do you all think?
Car as it sits now
Einke RPF1 in SBC
Work Gnosis GS-5 in BRU
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I just called Enkei and they do not distribute SBC to American in a +42 offset, only a +22. I wonder how much work would need to be done to fit that aggressive of an offset? I know that ib18c1 (Tim)? is running 18x9+15 on his car but I am not sure how different the face of the wheel is. Eother way +15 is super aggressive. if I could fit 19x8.5+22 iw odl do it in a hear beat, I jsut dont want to have to do any fender modding.
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do you want show or do you want go? that should make up your mind pretty fast.
in the 18" sizes, the 9" and wider enkei's are the concave face. the 8 and 8.5" rims are the ones with the bubble face so i'm guessing they do it the same way with 19's. 19x9.5 +42 will fit with either no fender rolling or a mild fender roll depending on what tire size u get. maybe u can get a shop or wheel seller to import the 19" sbc into the us.
in the 18" sizes, the 9" and wider enkei's are the concave face. the 8 and 8.5" rims are the ones with the bubble face so i'm guessing they do it the same way with 19's. 19x9.5 +42 will fit with either no fender rolling or a mild fender roll depending on what tire size u get. maybe u can get a shop or wheel seller to import the 19" sbc into the us.
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do you want show or do you want go? that should make up your mind pretty fast.
in the 18" sizes, the 9" and wider enkei's are the concave face. the 8 and 8.5" rims are the ones with the bubble face so i'm guessing they do it the same way with 19's. 19x9.5 +42 will fit with either no fender rolling or a mild fender roll depending on what tire size u get. maybe u can get a shop or wheel seller to import the 19" sbc into the us.
in the 18" sizes, the 9" and wider enkei's are the concave face. the 8 and 8.5" rims are the ones with the bubble face so i'm guessing they do it the same way with 19's. 19x9.5 +42 will fit with either no fender rolling or a mild fender roll depending on what tire size u get. maybe u can get a shop or wheel seller to import the 19" sbc into the us.
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do you want show or do you want go? that should make up your mind pretty fast.
in the 18" sizes, the 9" and wider enkei's are the concave face. the 8 and 8.5" rims are the ones with the bubble face so i'm guessing they do it the same way with 19's. 19x9.5 +42 will fit with either no fender rolling or a mild fender roll depending on what tire size u get. maybe u can get a shop or wheel seller to import the 19" sbc into the us.
in the 18" sizes, the 9" and wider enkei's are the concave face. the 8 and 8.5" rims are the ones with the bubble face so i'm guessing they do it the same way with 19's. 19x9.5 +42 will fit with either no fender rolling or a mild fender roll depending on what tire size u get. maybe u can get a shop or wheel seller to import the 19" sbc into the us.
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http://www.rx8club.com/showpost.php?...2&postcount=12
This one is 18 x 9.5 I read.. see full topic for details.. looks sick!
This one is 18 x 9.5 I read.. see full topic for details.. looks sick!
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That does look hella sick. I want 19's for sure. I wonder what offset that guy was running? I have seen that pock before, just don't know if it was on this forum.
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http://www.rx8club.com/showthread.php?p=2821402
45 offset
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those wheels are hell wide for up front. I wold be happy to get away with 19x9 on all 4 corners. I am not interested in staggering.
I am looking to be as herra frush as possible, with as much of a lip as possible and have no rubbing issues. I knwo, the best of all 3 worlds... Not easy, and maybe it can't happen but I am going to try.
I am also looking at these.
I am looking to be as herra frush as possible, with as much of a lip as possible and have no rubbing issues. I knwo, the best of all 3 worlds... Not easy, and maybe it can't happen but I am going to try.
I am also looking at these.
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I like using these offset calculators to test different wheels widths and offsets and compare the difference of available space and wheel extension to the stock specs...check one out if you havent yet...
http://marksink.com/tire_wheel_offset/offset.html
http://marksink.com/tire_wheel_offset/offset.html
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That calculator is great. the only issue is, how do you account for the different disk types. Work comes in 3 types - Standard (A Disk), Deep Rim (O Disk) and Big Brake (R Disk). I know I do not need the R Disk and I probably should go with the A Disk but I would still like to find out how deep the O Disk is and if it would even work on our cars.
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Still looking for the right rim and offset. Now I am looking at the Enkei RPF1 in a 19x9 +18. I need the wheel fitment guru's to chime in. How doable is this? What fender work would be involved?
From the offset calculator I looked at it seems that the wheels will stick out about 36mm more than stock or about 1.5''. To me, that seems to be pushing th elimits just a bit!
I am lowered about 1.5 inches and want to keep it that way.
From the offset calculator I looked at it seems that the wheels will stick out about 36mm more than stock or about 1.5''. To me, that seems to be pushing th elimits just a bit!
I am lowered about 1.5 inches and want to keep it that way.
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