i was going to run 225's, but got these tires for $120 for the set and they are almost new. could not pass that up. less than $500 once everything was all mounted balanced and on the car. thats for wheels tires spacers and balance. i, and especially my wife was very happy.
FD Rims on P5
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visiongt9506
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- 2002 protege5
Fd's look awsome on the p5, just wish i could get my hands on a set haha
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Bringing this thread back from the dead: would 215 tires detract from the benefit offered by 8-inch wheels? I am in the process of acquiring some FD wheels and want something that will fit well, but I also want the benefits.
Wagonbacker9
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detract, no. not take full advantage, yes. with a 3mm spacer you can run 225s on all 4 corners. a 245 will fit up front.
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Will it require fender rolling to fit 225s? There seem to be differences of opinion on this point.
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Nevermind. I just referred back to your post that confirms that I would need to roll my rears. I looked at the pics and words that 00bluees posted, and he says that the 215/50/16 fit will, but I think I would get more grip with a 225/45. The two issues are that the only tires available in that size are more expensive (duh, high performance), and the fender rolling.
Wagonbacker9
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I had 225s on the back of my sedan without a roll, but they rubbed with 2 people in the back. As I recall P5s are smaller in the rear wheel well.
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Yeah that seems to be the consensus. Thanks for the tips/experience.
so i got me another set of fds for my msp sold my first pair last year i ran 225/50 with a spacer just in the rear don't remember exactly what size spacer but it didn't clear the rear center bore but the front was perfect mounted flush.... now this year i will be running dunlop dizzera zII 225/45 and i was reading up that everybody recommend 3mm spacer all around and that ill be able to run 245 in front..... if i had the acc lateral link kit with a 3mm spacer in the rear can i run 245 in the back to?... also would u guy recommend boring the wheel out and running a hub centric rings with 3mm spacer to insure the wheel will be perfectly centered?.... what size hub centric ring and bore would be a good choice for the fds?... i drive an msp
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Wagonbacker9
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I wasn't able to get the 245s on the rear, but with a roll and the perfect sized spacer you may be able to. If you're motivated enough, anything is possible.
For inspiration/comparison: Ventus RS-2s, 245/45 front, 225/45 rear.
For inspiration/comparison: Ventus RS-2s, 245/45 front, 225/45 rear.
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Damn that looks so good, Wagonbacker9. What kind of suspension were you running? I am just doing S-Techs with Staggs, so I think I'll just stick with 225/45 all around since I won't have the stiffness to keep from rubbing on hard bumps.
ALSO,
DOES ANYBODY HAVE ANY FD WHEELS THEY WANT TO SELL ME? I had a good lead on some, but I strung him along for too long without having any money to put up, so I think he got sick of me.
ALSO,
DOES ANYBODY HAVE ANY FD WHEELS THEY WANT TO SELL ME? I had a good lead on some, but I strung him along for too long without having any money to put up, so I think he got sick of me.
Wagonbacker9
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- 2004 'Hoe
stock MSP, with spool front springs. those wheels were also stripped.
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What do you mean "stripped"? As in stolen? Or like sandblasted?
CR3 Motorsports
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I was using the 5mm Spacers. I have 225/50s on my FDs.
CR3 Motorsports
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I run a hub centric spacer from Azulke
Wagonbacker9
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Chemically stripped of their paint.
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