FD Rims on P5

[Wagonbacker9]

I'm a FMIC over stock power now (and a leaking WGA, giving 10psi LOL) with a catless midpipe going on soon... with the added tire width and stickyness, if I have traction issues the weight difference will have proved itself to truly be dramatic.

 

[HKPRO5]

Ok well I own 2 sets. I've had fd's on my past 3 cars. There are numerous posts/threads on here agreeing with me so take it however you want, I'm not gonna argue this. Look up xelderx's threads. Yours may already be machined out, I dunno. I do know what I've experienced with both sets I have. Hub bore is off, wheel wobbles some, run at least a 3mm spacer front/rear.

To the OP. Get some, try it and do it however works for you.

Thanks Sean,
I am going to run 3mm front and rear. Already got them ordered. As for tire size what should I run?

 

[Wagonbacker9]

225/45/16 i'd say...

 

[sean22306]

I agree, 225/45 will work nice. I chose 215/50 bc I like a little more sidewall. Ride comfort ftw!

 

[Wagonbacker9]

yeah, for the MSP I'm going with 225/50's.. but since the P5 and non-MSP sedans are clocked for a smaller tire, I'd just drop a little profile height if it were me. shouldn't hurt anything..

 

[HKPRO5]

Ok Im picking up the FD set tomorrow. Im still not sure what kind of tires are on there now. I also ordered the 3mm spacers.

 

[HKPRO5]

So The rims came with 225/50/16 is that too big? ....its almost the same overall height as my MS6 rims on 225/40/18....lol I may have to get smaller tires. I was thinking 225/40/16. Or raise the car. lol

 

[Matt V]

225/50 should work just fine for you.

 

[HKPRO5]

They look HUGE! lol Im going to try them out on Monday.

 

[Matt V]

I bet they're huge compared to your rubberband tires on your MS6 wheels.

 

[HKPRO5]

 

[hornsfan10609]

I think it will look good, but the speed6 wheels are so sexy.

 

[HKPRO5]

These are for SCCA... lol Ill keep the MS6 rims on for everyday use. lol

 

[Matt V]

I want to try to find a set of these to trade my MZ3 wheels for. Anyone interested?

 

[Wagonbacker9]

i have a set of both. lol

 

[i12drivemyMP5]

These are for SCCA... lol Ill keep the MS6 rims on for everyday use. lol

Thank you. I was like WTF, why? Those rims look so retro & the MS6 ones make it look fresher(but not as fresh as the RX8 ones do, sorry). But 30 lbs less for racing? YES......have fun widdit.

 

[Matt V]

Post pics with these wheels on your car if you have them. (first)

 

[Wagonbacker9]

FDs haven't yet been mounted... I have one test fit pic. you can see the mz3's in my sig.

 

[HKPRO5]

I've been working 12s lately and I font see it ending soon. But once i get off I'm painting them gold then test fitting them. Lol

 

[Wagonbacker9]

I've been working 12s lately and I font see it ending soon. But once i get off I'm painting them gold then test fitting them. Lol

I ordered my polishing supplies today... very excited.