What do you guys think of these SSRs

[RelliMS3]

So i'm going to be getting some new wheels soon and right now it looks like i'm gonna go with the SSR Type C-RS. I know that they are kind of expensive, but they are exactly what i'm looking for. I'll be getting them in black, which they don't have a picture of, but here is the anthracite version:

What do you guys think?

 

[chacon101]

I think the design is nice and since your car is black, it should look good. I personally don't like alot of letters on stuff whether it be the shirt I am wearing or the wheels on my car. I do like the three colors on one side but the other is just overkill IMO.

 

[RelliMS3]

oh yeah i agree with that. mark404040 got some wheels from ssr and i asked about those letters. he said that you can choose to put them on if you want. i would definitely leave them off.

 

[fourthmeal]

They're the sex!



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Seriously, great wheel. I like them as much as I love the 5Ziegens of the same design.

The Name SSR implies they are Semi-Solid Forged design, a very strong, flexible (on a relative scale), and durable wheel. The ONLY wheels I find in the same quality level is BBS, Volk, and Rays. That is it.

I haven't researched if they are available in a high offset 8" or not, but if you're working with an MS3 you might want to look at that. A high offset 8" will fit a 235 or even 245mm tire, and that means you get a lot of MEAT under this car.

Whatcha think?

 

[RelliMS3]

oh yeah, thats another thing. i was thinking of going to 225 wide, but could i go up to 235?

 

[drledford93]

With the right offset, you could probably push 245-255s. Don't quote me on it, but if I could race on a 235 tire with a 6.5" rim (granted, different car), then I think an 8" rim could hold at least some more meat...

 

[Hirudin]

I started a similar thread where you might be able to get some more opinions...
SSR Type C-RS (good company? 2 piece?)

I personally went with Motegi Traklite 17x8s. (Wanted Traklite 2s, but the jackass company sent the wrong wheels and insisted that the correct wheels were unavailable.)
The thread I started for those wheels

BTW, black Traklite 2s look very similar to those SSRs but they're teflon coated! They're also forged, about a pound lighter, half-an-inch wider, and can be as much as $140 less. 45mm offset.

 

[RelliMS3]

i do like those traklites, but i think i would miss the 18"s if i dropped in size. those motegis dont come in any bigger than 17, right?

 

[mllaneta]

Can't go wrong with SSR. In 15x6 they are insanely light on the mx5 (hehe) in 18x7-8 they are at least lighter than the stockers. + I love the look of the SSRs.

When I start campaining the MS3 in autox I'll probably get the kazeras KZ-V or Kosei K1-TS.. Weight savings per dollar would probably go to the KZ-Vs.. Or maybe I should bite the bullet & go for Enkei RPF1s?? haha.. Things must be going right when the only tough decissions in life are which cool wheel to buy.. lol

Ok I got bored and went to tire rack to see what the SSRs would look like..

Images courtesy of Tire Rack..
BLACK finish

SILVER finish

Mike Llaneta
#32 ES 1990 Red Miata
#231 STS 2000 Silver Celica GTS
#231 T1-DS 2008 Red MS3

 

[mark404040]

With the right offset, you could probably push 245-255s. Don't quote me on it, but if I could race on a 235 tire with a 6.5" rim (granted, different car), then I think an 8" rim could hold at least some more meat...

That thought might not be good for our car. My buddy has a 245 tire at the front, it scratch fander when turn the steering wheel to left or right end.
so I think 255 is never be good.


BTW, I love those letters, looks really professional,,,haha.

 

[jalaan1]

like 'em.

i think they would look right.

 

[fourthmeal]

There are too many variables you haven't mentioned on this one.

What car? What offset? What drop (if any?) What tire profile?

That thought might not be good for our car. My buddy has a 245 tire at the front, it scratch fander when turn the steering wheel to left or right end.
so I think 255 is never be good.


BTW, I love those letters, looks really professional,,,haha.

 

[Andrewsmc]

go black, i like them

 

[Sacrilicious]

from what i understand, if you intend to lower the car, it gets risky to run anything over 225s. tire rubbing can be helped with fender rolling, but that's not really an option to be taken lightly. in fact, cobb uses 225/40/18s with their shop ms3 using their stage 2 suspension. this is why i, personally, will just go with 225/40/18 when i go to replace my stock summer tires...=d

 

[DeadGeneration]

baller

 

[Sacrilicious]

baller

+1

i forgot to mention: those wheels are HAWT. i definitely like the look...

 

[RelliMS3]

from what i understand, if you intend to lower the car, it gets risky to run anything over 225s. tire rubbing can be helped with fender rolling, but that's not really an option to be taken lightly. in fact, cobb uses 225/40/18s with their shop ms3 using their stage 2 suspension. this is why i, personally, will just go with 225/40/18 when i go to replace my stock summer tires...=d

I'm almost positive i'm not going to drop my car, definitely not before another 15,000 miles, around when the tires will be pretty worn. If its at stock height, what do you think? i know that its not a big difference, but there would be a bit more wheel gap

 

[Sacrilicious]

I'm almost positive i'm not going to drop my car, definitely not before another 15,000 miles, around when the tires will be pretty worn. If its at stock height, what do you think? i know that its not a big difference, but there would be a bit more wheel gap

from what i understand, 235s won't rub if you have high enough of an offset...if you're using 17" wheels...on 18" wheels, i just don't know...=/ everything past that, i've heard of rubbing from assorted people on these forums and the mazda3 forums...=/

 

[RelliMS3]

from what i understand, 235s won't rub if you have high enough of an offset...if you're using 17" wheels...on 18" wheels, i just don't know...=/ everything past that, i've heard of rubbing from assorted people on these forums and the mazda3 forums...=/

i'm not sure what you mean about the 17" wheels, but my intentions are an 18" by 7.5" with a 49 offset wheel with 225/45 tires and no drop. just not sure if that'll rub, i'd like 235/40 but supposedly that is too wide for the 7.5" wheel

 

[Sacrilicious]

i'm not sure what you mean about the 17" wheels, but my intentions are an 18" by 7.5" with a 49 offset wheel with 225/45 tires and no drop. just not sure if that'll rub, i'd like 235/40 but supposedly that is too wide for the 7.5" wheel

oh, 225/45 on 49 offset would be perfectly fine. 235/40/18 should fit on 7.5" wheels, but you would have to ask around to see if it would rub. i, personally, wouldn't risk it just because i like the idea of being given the option of changing springs in the future.