16" wheels,

[JoshP5]

I like that wheel too, +45 offset though. Problems??

Rishie says don't go lower than 43mm offset with 16x7. I'm running 40mm and rubbing. The "rim protection ridge" on my Falken 512s isn't helping.

You should be fine with 45mm.

 

[khaosman]

Get some Rotas http://www.jlbmotorsports.com/rims/rota-list.html

I have 15x7 Slipstreams for my autocross setup.

 

[azeli73]

I'm rolling on Wedsport sa-90's 16x7.

She makes em look really good (glare)

http://www.msprotege.com/members/azeli73/MazdaShoot/PDRM1749.JPG

 

[spotthedogg]

Those Weds are sweet on your car. I want black or GM though. What do people know about these? 14.5lbs, is the -C for cast? (YES, IT IS)
5Zigen FN01R-C

 

[spotthedogg]

Rishie says don't go lower than 43mm offset with 16x7. I'm running 40mm and rubbing. The "rim protection ridge" on my Falken 512s isn't helping.

You should be fine with 45mm.

I thought 40 was the right offset???

 

[Reitrof]

I thought 40 was the right offset???

50mm is the standard offset.

I'm running Rota Slipstreams 16x7 with 45mm offset. No issues.

 

[spotthedogg]

I have Konig Holes now, 16x7, 40 offset, 205/45/16 BFG G-Force Sport absolutely no issue. So I guess anything from 40-50 should be good. I am leaning heavily towards the WedsSports now and I found a Canadian dealer with a good price. We'll see.

 

[JoshP5]

I have Konig Holes now, 16x7, 40 offset, 205/45/16 BFG G-Force Sport absolutely no issue. So I guess anything from 40-50 should be good. I am leaning heavily towards the WedsSports now and I found a Canadian dealer with a good price. We'll see.

Interesting--I guess my 512s are the culprit.

 

[spotthedogg]

Rub

JoshP5, is your rub inside or outside? I'm trying to understand offset, I read about it a long time ago. Is the offset the distance from center to mounting face?

 

[spotthedogg]

Offset

Found it, it's the distance from center to mounting face. So I guess Josh's rub is in the back.

http://images.google.ca/imgres?imgu...l+offset&start=1&sa=X&oi=images&ct=image&cd=1

 

[meinp5]

(iagree)

So do these fit on our cars or no??

 

[spotthedogg]

So do these fit on our cars or no??

In 15" or 17" I think.

 

[JoshP5]

JoshP5, is your rub inside or outside? I'm trying to understand offset, I read about it a long time ago. Is the offset the distance from center to mounting face?

I rub the fender on the outside. There's plenty of clearance inside--check the attached pic.

 

[meinp5]

In 15" or 17" I think.

Any idea where to order from? Tire rack deals SSR wheels, but according to their website the don't fit.

 

[JoshP5]

So do these fit on our cars or no??

If you go with 42mm, get 195 or 205mm section width, and don't get Falken 512s, you'll be fine. If it does rub, it's not the end of the world--you can always roll your fenders. I'm rolling mine in a couple weeks.

To be more specific, I only rub when I hit big bumps with a full load of passengers. No drop, but it's coming after I get this rubbing issue taken care of.

 

[spotthedogg]

If you go with 42mm, get 195 or 205mm section width, and don't get Falken 512s, you'll be fine. If it does rub, it's not the end of the world--you can always roll your fenders. I'm rolling mine in a couple weeks.

To be more specific, I only rub when I hit big bumps with a full load of passengers. No drop, but it's coming after I get this rubbing issue taken care of.

Funny, I always thought 512's were skinnier compared to other brands of the same size. I run 205's and the 40 offset seems perfect. Lowered on Eibach Pro-Kit, best in my opinion.

 

[JoshP5]

Any idea where to order from? Tire rack deals SSR wheels, but according to their website the don't fit.

SSR website only lists the tire rack under "where to buy"--you can probably circumvent tirerack.com's restrictions by calling them directly.

 

[spotthedogg]

Any idea where to order from? Tire rack deals SSR wheels, but according to their website the don't fit.

Not much here but....
http://www.ssrwheels.com/wheels/competition_anth.html

 

[JoshP5]

Funny, I always thought 512's were skinnier compared to other brands of the same size. I run 205's and the 40 offset seems perfect. Lowered on Eibach Pro-Kit, best in my opinion.

Nope. Check this pic and you'll see what I mean by the rim protection. That's why I rub.

 

[spotthedogg]

Nope. Check this pic and you'll see what I mean by the rim protection. That's why I rub.

(omg) WOW that's coverage.