Rattsl Posted November 14, 2013 Share Posted November 14, 2013 Extended studs if I remember correctly cost about $150 for all 4 and they are a pain in the butt to put on....well the rears. I'd rather get bolt on spacers....or wheels the size that I want lol. If I had the money. I ended up getting BRZ wheels, and I'm removing the gay chrome spokes off of them. Only wheels I could afford for now that actually look decent. Shame they're only 17x7...I would have liked a 17x9 or 8..but low on funds because college, and I only have a semester to finish. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fredrik94087 Posted November 14, 2013 Share Posted November 14, 2013 (edited) I had 5mm spacers for like a week....then when I realized how much thread my lug nut was actually holding onto, I removed them There are lug nuts that thin down so they can get two or three more threads just for that problem. But, I understand what you're saying. Edited November 14, 2013 by fredrik94087 "It's within spec" - SOA "Depth is only shallowness viewed from the side." - Fredism "So, how much did it cost for your car to be undriveable ." - Stephen (very close friend) "You have done so much it would be stupid to go back." - Sunny of Guru Electronics 2018Q50RS | 2015WrxThread | Shrek Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drift Motion Posted November 14, 2013 Share Posted November 14, 2013 I was thinking worst case 5mm hubcentric spacers with nuts that thin down and go past the wheel holes. The other option is +35 and that is going to stick out too much. Hanger: Were you running 18's? What tires size and profile? I ran a 245/45/18 on a gtc01 no problem +35s are perfect ran that with 245/40/17 Hankook V12s, no rubbing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fredrik94087 Posted November 14, 2013 Share Posted November 14, 2013 +35s are perfect ran that with 245/40/17 Hankook V12s, no rubbing There is a 5x100 +35 17x9 offering as of two days ago when i was at America's tire ordering the +45 set. Thanks for the suggestion. I may consider it if I don't have enough inboard clearance. "It's within spec" - SOA "Depth is only shallowness viewed from the side." - Fredism "So, how much did it cost for your car to be undriveable ." - Stephen (very close friend) "You have done so much it would be stupid to go back." - Sunny of Guru Electronics 2018Q50RS | 2015WrxThread | Shrek Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
famaya26 Posted November 16, 2013 Share Posted November 16, 2013 http://optionlab.net/wheels/s401/matte_black.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joeblow Posted November 16, 2013 Share Posted November 16, 2013 Another TE37 clone? It's cool; I'm with the band Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SBT Posted November 16, 2013 Share Posted November 16, 2013 And the offset is less than ideal. - Pro amore Dei et patriam et populum - Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rattsl Posted November 16, 2013 Share Posted November 16, 2013 I dun did this...although...it's an OEM wheel. 17x7 +48 http://distilleryimage3.ak.instagram.com/4f13b4f84ed511e39d6d127553f729f8_8.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zisforzachary Posted November 17, 2013 Share Posted November 17, 2013 ok, this i know is going to be a stupid question for some of you but i just gotta be THAT guy. But here it goes: What algorithm do you use to figure out what tire will fit on what wheel? i know most people tend to look for a lower profile tire, but im kinda going the opposite direction currently with the winter set up and have been trying to find a good set that will fit and be a bit beefier. i know what the numbers on the tire mean, i just dont know make sense of them when they're all put together. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EssTeeAai Posted November 17, 2013 Share Posted November 17, 2013 http://www.1010tires.com/Tools/Tire-Size-Calculator Use this. Enter your stock size, and enter some other sizes you're considering. Try to stay within 3% difference. EssTeeAai Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twall Posted November 17, 2013 Share Posted November 17, 2013 http://www.willtheyfit.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fredrik94087 Posted November 17, 2013 Share Posted November 17, 2013 ok, this i know is going to be a stupid question for some of you but i just gotta be THAT guy. But here it goes: What algorithm do you use to figure out what tire will fit on what wheel? i know most people tend to look for a lower profile tire, but im kinda going the opposite direction currently with the winter set up and have been trying to find a good set that will fit and be a bit beefier. i know what the numbers on the tire mean, i just dont know make sense of them when they're all put together. The link as well as maybe tire-rack's guidance. Although, they tend to be a bit conservative. I google "17x9 275" for example to see images of fitments to see if I can live with it or not. "It's within spec" - SOA "Depth is only shallowness viewed from the side." - Fredism "So, how much did it cost for your car to be undriveable ." - Stephen (very close friend) "You have done so much it would be stupid to go back." - Sunny of Guru Electronics 2018Q50RS | 2015WrxThread | Shrek Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joeblow Posted November 18, 2013 Share Posted November 18, 2013 ok, this i know is going to be a stupid question for some of you but i just gotta be THAT guy. But here it goes: What algorithm do you use to figure out what tire will fit on what wheel? i know most people tend to look for a lower profile tire, but im kinda going the opposite direction currently with the winter set up and have been trying to find a good set that will fit and be a bit beefier. i know what the numbers on the tire mean, i just dont know make sense of them when they're all put together. I ran a 205/50/17 on my LGT for winters if that helps at all. It's cool; I'm with the band Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dspurgin22 Posted November 18, 2013 Share Posted November 18, 2013 I've got a picture request for some Ray G Games on a Legacy sedan... 18x8.5 +30. Any help would be sweet, kinda struggling to find any good pictures. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grovlet Posted November 20, 2013 Share Posted November 20, 2013 (edited) http://optionlab.net/wheels/s401/matte_black.html SSR GTV01 is much better looking:cool: http://www.ssr-wheels.com/images/gtv01/flatblack_lrg.jpg or SSR Professor SP-1 http://www.ssr-wheels.com/images/sp1/black_lrg.jpg http://www.ssr-wheels.com/gallery/image.axd?picture=2013%2F9%2Fthumb_Miller_15.jpg Edited November 20, 2013 by grovlet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derp Posted November 21, 2013 Share Posted November 21, 2013 SSRs wish they were Work Meisters. I could suck start a snow blower. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drift Motion Posted November 21, 2013 Share Posted November 21, 2013 SSR looks way better than Meisters... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blongo804 Posted November 21, 2013 Share Posted November 21, 2013 17x8 +45 RPF1's http://i1247.photobucket.com/albums/gg630/blongo804/1470282_759933424032533_278424371_n_zpse232e5ee.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dspurgin22 Posted November 22, 2013 Share Posted November 22, 2013 http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5525/10987523624_c7afa81555_h.jpg more pictures to come Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fredrik94087 Posted November 22, 2013 Share Posted November 22, 2013 Enkei RPF1 17x9 +45 SBC BFG Sport Comp2 255/45/17 Rear fender slightly rolled and trimmed. Front fender pulled slightly. Don't have alignment spec. Alignment is as delivered from factory. No, a 275 will not work. OEM ride height and suspension. ~1/2" to 5/8" from front wheel to strut housing. ~3/8" to 1/2" from tire's top inner edge to spring perch in both vertical and horizontal direction. "It's within spec" - SOA "Depth is only shallowness viewed from the side." - Fredism "So, how much did it cost for your car to be undriveable ." - Stephen (very close friend) "You have done so much it would be stupid to go back." - Sunny of Guru Electronics 2018Q50RS | 2015WrxThread | Shrek Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dspurgin22 Posted December 15, 2013 Share Posted December 15, 2013 Ray G-Games http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3815/11392224526_ff46702528_b.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fredrik94087 Posted December 15, 2013 Share Posted December 15, 2013 After the drop with RCE tarmacs 26 1/4" front and 26 3/4" rear from ground to fender. "It's within spec" - SOA "Depth is only shallowness viewed from the side." - Fredism "So, how much did it cost for your car to be undriveable ." - Stephen (very close friend) "You have done so much it would be stupid to go back." - Sunny of Guru Electronics 2018Q50RS | 2015WrxThread | Shrek Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SBT Posted December 16, 2013 Share Posted December 16, 2013 Fredrik, car looks great. FWIW - It's a preferred approach to measure from the center of your wheel, or at least from the edge of your center cap, to the fender. Tires deflection, uneven ground, air pressure differences, even suspension loading can cause +/- .5" or more difference side-to-side. Critical, especially when putting on adjustable-height dampeners. - Pro amore Dei et patriam et populum - Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fredrik94087 Posted December 16, 2013 Share Posted December 16, 2013 Fredrik, car looks great. FWIW - It's a preferred approach to measure from the center of your wheel, or at least from the edge of your center cap, to the fender. Tires deflection, uneven ground, air pressure differences, even suspension loading can cause +/- .5" or more difference side-to-side. Critical, especially when putting on adjustable-height dampeners. I see. That makes sense. My measurements were done in my garage as that is the most level surface I have. Thanks for the complement. It handles pretty good now. Cheers! "It's within spec" - SOA "Depth is only shallowness viewed from the side." - Fredism "So, how much did it cost for your car to be undriveable ." - Stephen (very close friend) "You have done so much it would be stupid to go back." - Sunny of Guru Electronics 2018Q50RS | 2015WrxThread | Shrek Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin622 Posted December 29, 2013 Share Posted December 29, 2013 I just want to know how much of a difference would you see with an 18x8 +47 or +35 offset? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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