MS3: 17 x 8.5, +42 and 235x40x17... Now this is WIDE... :)

[Pololo_MS3]

Since I purchased my car, I knew I wanted 17" wheels for TRACK events ONLY. Although I inherited my track only set from my RX8, these were 18 and wanted to lose some weight...

I just got me a set of SSR Competition (my alltime favorite wheel) 17 x 8.5 +42 with Hankook Z211 slicks 235x40x17. They look GREAT and MEAN... Bare in mind, this is ONLY for track events (AX and Track days) so smooth surfaces will be the main place I'll use them.

I don't intend to use them in the street. This past weekend I intstalled them and went for a drive. I had a full tank of gas, and 100 lbs of weight in the back. A couple of friends also sat in the back seats and the suspension barely moved.

These DO fit and although I might have to roll the rear fenders, due to the amount of clearance I have between the tire and the fender, I believe even with the suspension fully compressed, I will be OK.

(FRONT) The distance from the front tire edge to the fender is about 3-3.25" and from the center of the tire to the fender is ~2.5-2.75"

(REAR) The distance from the rear tire edge to the fender is about 2.5-2.75" and from the center of the tire to the fender is ~2.-2.25"

I went for a short drive, since these are slick tires, and the car FELT AWESOME!! waaaay more grip, I found myself getting to redline more often but with GRIP! and the best part is that this combo is about 36lbs!! I turned very sharp and I accelerated and braked very hard and no rubbing whatsoever.

They stick out about .25" from the fender's edge loking at it from the top.

The amount of rubber "stock" (I have RX8 wheels with 225x45x18) is 7.75" wide and with the new setup is about 8.80"

Inner clearance is NOT an issue as I even have more than before, about 4mm more with this setup.

Of course pics are worth a thousand words... Here they are... ANY CONSTRUCTIVE feedback is WELCOME.

Carlos

 

[udontknowjack]

(bow) for trying new size.....and im glad to see those work without major issus....i were too chicken shiet and went with a size i know it will fit....just order me some track set-up rims/tires

 

[Boother]

The reason they do not rub is because they are a much smaller diameter than the "correct" size. The diameter is 1.2" smaller.

 

[shane02pro5]

Now you need about a 3" drop! Okay maybe not that much but something to tighten it up a little. Anything in the future for the suspension? Wheels look good on there!

 

[udontknowjack]

according to 1010tires.com/TireSizeCalculator Diameter Difference: 4.73%

 

[Pololo_MS3]

More pics....

BTW, I am not planning to drop the car at all. As I said, this is my TRACK ONLY set and even though it'll look great with a 1" drop, I am sure I'll run into fitment issues.

Also, these tires, although they are 235, look more like 245!!

Carlos

 

[Young Roids]

So why didn't you go with 45 profile tires?

 

[Pololo_MS3]

So why didn't you go with 45 profile tires?

This was a set that a friend of mine was selling after he sold his EVO. No way I am paying NEW for these puppies... lol

And 45 profile would have looked better but I wasn't going to complain, was I?

Carlos

 

[Young Roids]

I would switch to a 45 once you need new tires.

 

[Kosh]

Damn that looks sexy! I need a new set for track and I was wondering how well 235's would fit. Looks like they fit perfect!

Those SSR's are hot too.

 

[ill_eagle94]

Those tires are WAY too small. They're over an inch shorter than stock. The perfect match for a 215/45-18 is a 245/45-17.

 

[udontknowjack]

Those tires are WAY too small. They're over an inch shorter than stock. The perfect match for a 215/45-18 is a 245/45-17.

thats the size i just brought....(shady)

 

[ill_eagle94]

thats the size i just brought....(shady)

What rim size? Let me know how they fit.

 

[udontknowjack]

What rim size? Let me know how they fit.

http://www.tirerack.com/wheels/Whee...alse&filterBrand=All&filterNew=All&sort=Brand

17x8 50 offset 20.5 lbs $119 a pop...yea yea they look like mz3's wheel but im not complaining cheap/decent weight/perfect size.....

 

[ill_eagle94]

Ohh! Now you have me all excited! I'm looking at 18x8 with a 50 offset and 245/40-18. This is IDENTICAL to what you're doing as far as fitment goes. I can't wait!

 

[udontknowjack]

Ohh! Now you have me all excited! I'm looking at 18x8 with a 50 offset and 245/40-18. This is IDENTICAL to what you're doing as far as fitment goes. I can't wait!

17' is a cheaper tires to get.....r u thinkin racing tires or street tires?

 

[ill_eagle94]

Yeah, I know they're cheaper. I'll have to check the wheels I want and see if they're in a 17x8 and a 50 offset.

I'm planning on doing summer tires such as RT615's in the 245.

EDIT: yup they do have them.... I've got plenty of time to decide what size I want to do.

 

[udontknowjack]

Yeah, I know they're cheaper. I'll have to check the wheels I want and see if they're in a 17x8 and a 50 offset.

I'm planning on doing summer tires such as RT615's in the 245.

EDIT: yup they do have them.... I've got plenty of time to decide what size I want to do.

what wheels u got ur eyes on?? i want to see...-=)

 

[Pololo_MS3]

WHY don't you guys start your OWN thread? better yet... just PM each other. I initiated this to show everyone that a 17x8.5 with +42 does fit...thank you very much...

Carlos

 

[udontknowjack]

sorry for (jacked)