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Offsets, &c.
I just bought an SVX with nearly-bald tires on stock wheels, so I'm planning to get 17" wheels and mount 225/45R17 tires on them in the very near future. So far, so good. But now I've done my homework and discovered that there aren't very many affordable wheels out there with offsets of (or close to) +55.
Question #1: I found a 17" wheel I like, but it has an offset of just +40. Should I keep looking? I'm concerned that moving the center of the contact patch outboard 15mm can't be good for the steering (changing the scrub radius), and I figure it would also add unnecessary stress to the SVX's wheel bearings. Who here has tried mounting wheels with offsets less than +48 on their SVX? Is this a Really Bad Idea? Question #2: At least one person has mentioned that upsizing from 16" to 17" wheels (shortening and thus stiffening the sidewalls) noticeably worsens ride quality. I've also read that going to a wider wheel will improve cornering at the expense of comfort. So if I were to go larger but also narrower -- from the stock 16"x7.5" to 17"x7" wheels -- would that keep the handling and comfort roughly neutral as compared to stock? (As a fringe benefit, I figure a narrower wheel would be more protected from curb rash if I keep the tire width the same.) Has anyone tried this? Question #3: You'd think there would be a decently-sized market for aftermarket wheels for Subaru WRX STi's, Honda S2000s, Acura NSX's, Mazda RX-8's, Mazda3's and other cars with 5/114.3 (5x4.5) bolt patterns and high offsets. But I have found it annoyingly difficult to find offset/ET specs out there. Has anyone found a good source for this information (and for these wheels)? Looks like a market opportunity... And then there are the brakes... Of course, in addition to worrying about the wrong offset affecting the steering/suspension geometry and fender/strut clearance, I have to make sure the spokes clear the calipers. Here's a nice explanation of both offset and caliper clearance, and from another related thread in this forum a diagram and measurements of SVX stock brake caliper dimensions. At least I have company in overthinking this stuff. Last edited by David Cohen; 09-04-2006 at 05:59 PM. |
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if you want a good selection of 17" wheels we have many on special right now www.planetsvx.com have fun.... Put on a good quaility tire and you wont lose any ride quaility, it may actually improve even with a 45 series suggested tire. You can even do certain Mustang wheels on your car
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Knowledge is power...
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specified, all the offsets are usually +40 - +45mm most people just email us if they want to know the weight, but honestly, most people dont really care. I Know the wheels will correctly fit the car, most people buy rims because of their "looks" and thats why I have PICS up. I dont know of any website, even tire rack that tells you all 3 things. If you need any further info on any rims, just email us with the model you like etc and we always reply with the info.
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My mom will forever live in me and never be forgotten, one day Ill see her again CLICK the LINK below to Visit the SVX Store: http://www.planetsvx.com http://www.motorsportwarehouse.com/svx/sig2.jpg Cars in the garage: 92 Toyota Soarer Single Turbo JDM RHD 70 Boss 302 Mustang 39k original miles 97 SVX Lsi 92 Liquid Silver Murano-ized (1st of its kind) 71 Cougar Xr7 Conv 351c 4v 4spd 69 SS Camaro 350 71 Nissan RHD Fairlady Z 70 Stang Fastback 70 Amc AMX 390 71 240z 89 Conquest TSi w/ 5.0 v8 swap 84 Mustang GT Turbo conv "good, if it bleeds, we can kill it ....." |
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Handy sources of information about wheels
I've found the following sites useful in my search for wheels that fit the SVX:
edit: Here's one more catalog of lightweight wheels, Import Tuner magazine's 2003 wheel guide Last edited by David Cohen; 09-09-2006 at 02:13 PM. |
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if there is a particular wheel you need info on feel free to email us and we will find out thanks
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My mom will forever live in me and never be forgotten, one day Ill see her again CLICK the LINK below to Visit the SVX Store: http://www.planetsvx.com http://www.motorsportwarehouse.com/svx/sig2.jpg Cars in the garage: 92 Toyota Soarer Single Turbo JDM RHD 70 Boss 302 Mustang 39k original miles 97 SVX Lsi 92 Liquid Silver Murano-ized (1st of its kind) 71 Cougar Xr7 Conv 351c 4v 4spd 69 SS Camaro 350 71 Nissan RHD Fairlady Z 70 Stang Fastback 70 Amc AMX 390 71 240z 89 Conquest TSi w/ 5.0 v8 swap 84 Mustang GT Turbo conv "good, if it bleeds, we can kill it ....." |
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...and for the record, I've found that tirerack actually does have a lot more info on the website about the various wheels than they used to. You can actually get weight, offset, and other stats for some of their products.
Though in general, the 1010tires.com website is better (and Canadian [|*|] ), though their customer service leaves a little to be desired.
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Rota SDRs
Hurrah, I've done my homework now, and it's paid off. After way too much time looking into what 17" wheels will:
FIT: Rota makes this 17-inch wheel in our stock 7.5" width, in our exact bolt pattern and hub size, and it can be ordered with a +48 or a rare +53mm offset (just 2 mm less than stock!); it's as good a fit as we will find. WEIGHT: The SDR weighs around 17.5 pounds, which is actually lighter than our stock 16" wheels even though it's a larger rim; it's a light wheel for the price. (To get lighter than this in a 17" rim you're looking at forged racing wheels that cost $300-$500 each). Lighter wheels = a more responsive SVX. COST: SubyDude currently has these wheels for $650 for a set of 4 or $162.50 each (previously on special for $142.50), I think including shipping. JayDM sells sets of 4 for $595 including shipping. These wheels can also be special ordered from 18racing (which appears to be the direct sales arm of Cosmic Marketing, Rota's US distributor), for $650 shipped. LOOKS: The subtle curves in these 7-spoke rims will look good on the SVX, and the spokes that come all the way out and blend into the edge make the most of the larger rim size. Here's a quick Photoshop mockup (shows a Champagne gold color that has been discontinued, sorry): Last edited by David Cohen; 10-06-2006 at 05:49 PM. Reason: keeping info up-to-date |
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Price: ~$120 US/wheel
Size: 16x7 Offest: +40 Make: Konig Model: Trouble Where To Buy: Various places on the internet (http://www.buywheelstoday.com/products/?id=837) (My car is also lowered with springs from Motorsport Warehouse) Going on a year now with these and I've yet to have any problems with bearing, ride quality is hard to judge because of the springs. I don't recall it being any different when it was just the wheels though.
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Do you guys have the Sport Max #962? And how much would that set me back? |
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we do carry them what size, 17x7 or 17x9s ? ( I suggest if you are going to use 17" to make it 7) color ? what city are you in to calculate shipping etc. thanks
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My mom will forever live in me and never be forgotten, one day Ill see her again CLICK the LINK below to Visit the SVX Store: http://www.planetsvx.com http://www.motorsportwarehouse.com/svx/sig2.jpg Cars in the garage: 92 Toyota Soarer Single Turbo JDM RHD 70 Boss 302 Mustang 39k original miles 97 SVX Lsi 92 Liquid Silver Murano-ized (1st of its kind) 71 Cougar Xr7 Conv 351c 4v 4spd 69 SS Camaro 350 71 Nissan RHD Fairlady Z 70 Stang Fastback 70 Amc AMX 390 71 240z 89 Conquest TSi w/ 5.0 v8 swap 84 Mustang GT Turbo conv "good, if it bleeds, we can kill it ....." |
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wheels...
Do you have the sport max 001's for a svx? 16X7 I think. Thats one hot a$$ wheel!
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Id sell you them for $380 plus shipping if you wanted them (just the wheels) they are new take offs in very good shape, only a few hundred miles on them.
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My mom will forever live in me and never be forgotten, one day Ill see her again CLICK the LINK below to Visit the SVX Store: http://www.planetsvx.com http://www.motorsportwarehouse.com/svx/sig2.jpg Cars in the garage: 92 Toyota Soarer Single Turbo JDM RHD 70 Boss 302 Mustang 39k original miles 97 SVX Lsi 92 Liquid Silver Murano-ized (1st of its kind) 71 Cougar Xr7 Conv 351c 4v 4spd 69 SS Camaro 350 71 Nissan RHD Fairlady Z 70 Stang Fastback 70 Amc AMX 390 71 240z 89 Conquest TSi w/ 5.0 v8 swap 84 Mustang GT Turbo conv "good, if it bleeds, we can kill it ....." |
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