Wheel and Tyre Question/Information Thread

[Pavonis]

Heyall, I have a Lancer CE sedan with a 5 stud conversion (FTO - 5x114.3)
Any advice on running wheel specs as below:
Wheels : 15x8
Tyres : 195/50
Offset : +32
Camber bolts : Front Camber bolt - 12mm
Rear Camber Arms : Hardrace arms
Suspension : Lowered Springs With KYB AGX Socks

 

[7R3N7]

Heyall, I have a Lancer CE sedan with a 5 stud conversion (FTO - 5x114.3)
Any advice on running wheel specs as below:
Wheels : 15x8
Tyres : 195/50
Offset : +32
Camber bolts : Front Camber bolt - 12mm
Rear Camber Arms : Hardrace arms
Suspension : Lowered Springs With KYB AGX Socks

they'll fit no worries dude. might need a slight guard roll, if you fully roll them then you could fit a 205/50 or 215/50 with decent neg camber. i tried fitting 225/45 15x8 +32 on mine and the front can be made fit although a bit wide but the rear had way to much poke. 205/50's would be the biggest i'd put on the rear with those wheels

 

[Pavonis]

Heyall, I have a Lancer CE sedan with a 5 stud conversion (FTO - 5x114.3)
Any advice on running wheel specs as below:
Wheels : 15x8
Tyres : 195/50
Offset : +32
Camber bolts : Front Camber bolt - 12mm
Rear Camber Arms : Hardrace arms
Suspension : Lowered Springs With KYB AGX Socks

they'll fit no worries dude. might need a slight guard roll, if you fully roll them then you could fit a 205/50 or 215/50 with decent neg camber. i tried fitting 225/45 15x8 +32 on mine and the front can be made fit although a bit wide but the rear had way to much poke. 205/50's would be the biggest i'd put on the rear with those wheels

Sweet. Was worried if the 15's will clear the brakes.

Currently Iam running 205/40/17. Scrubbing like crazy and plus I hate low profile tyres. :x

 

[lancer1993]

Yeah the 225/40 on the 18" makes for a bumpy ride in my CJ on anything by perfect roads.
But would the standard 215/45 18 make much difference?
and do they really cost a lot more than the 225/40 18, which is more common as an after market tire?

 

[7R3N7]

Heyall, I have a Lancer CE sedan with a 5 stud conversion (FTO - 5x114.3)
Any advice on running wheel specs as below:
Wheels : 15x8
Tyres : 195/50
Offset : +32
Camber bolts : Front Camber bolt - 12mm
Rear Camber Arms : Hardrace arms
Suspension : Lowered Springs With KYB AGX Socks

they'll fit no worries dude. might need a slight guard roll, if you fully roll them then you could fit a 205/50 or 215/50 with decent neg camber. i tried fitting 225/45 15x8 +32 on mine and the front can be made fit although a bit wide but the rear had way to much poke. 205/50's would be the biggest i'd put on the rear with those wheels

Sweet. Was worried if the 15's will clear the brakes.

Currently Iam running 205/40/17. Scrubbing like crazy and plus I hate low profile tyres. :x

ah right, it depends on the spoke style of the wheels with 15's. from the specs though i'd imagine they're buddyclub p1's which will clear 276's. the only thing i'm not sure about is clearance of your shocks. coilovers are much thinner than shocks and springs so give you more room so with the x8 wide wheel running a higher offset it might be pretty tight in there. i'd imagine it'll fit but if you could test fit one first then that would be the way to go.

 

[Davorien]

Hey I really don't know much about anything technical, and I just bought a 2000 Lancer CE Coupe and its got horrible wheels. I've already got my heart set on Enkei RSM9 wheels in Platinum. http://www.enkei.com/rsm9.shtml From what I've heard I want 17" wheels for the best performance. I have 3 days to find and fit them before I'm stuck back at work, so I want to move on this asap.

Thing is, I used to just do everything via contacts where I was from and now I have no idea how to source anything here in North Brisbane, Queensland. Where should I be looking?

And, what are the exact specs I'm after so I don't screw it up and buy the wrong ones for my Lancer!

 

[7R3N7]

Hey I really don't know much about anything technical, and I just bought a 2000 Lancer CE Coupe and its got horrible wheels. I've already got my heart set on Enkei RSM9 wheels in Platinum. http://www.enkei.com/rsm9.shtml From what I've heard I want 17" wheels for the best performance. I have 3 days to find and fit them before I'm stuck back at work, so I want to move on this asap.

Thing is, I used to just do everything via contacts where I was from and now I have no idea how to source anything here in North Brisbane, Queensland. Where should I be looking?

And, what are the exact specs I'm after so I don't screw it up and buy the wrong ones for my Lancer!

well looking at the size chart you don't have much choice in 4x100. you can only get 17x7 in +38 or +45. of the two you'll need to get the +38. you didn't indicate the style you are after though and those specs will be pretty inset and not flush or pokey if thats what you were going for.

i wouldn't jump into buying something so quickly, its something you want to make sure you get right and you'll be happy with for a long time. 17's are not best for performance but the only size you can get those enkei's in. 15 or 16's are best as you can get more tyre sidewall which will also give you a more comfortable ride.

as for where to buy, might be able to source them through an ebay enkei reseller but again good luck getting it done in 3 days. 3 weeks would be more realistic.

 

[ARC]

^^^^ knows *poo* :thumbup:

 

[Pavonis]

Heyall, I have a Lancer CE sedan with a 5 stud conversion (FTO - 5x114.3)
Any advice on running wheel specs as below:
Wheels : 15x8
Tyres : 195/50
Offset : +32
Camber bolts : Front Camber bolt - 12mm
Rear Camber Arms : Hardrace arms
Suspension : Lowered Springs With KYB AGX Socks

they'll fit no worries dude. might need a slight guard roll, if you fully roll them then you could fit a 205/50 or 215/50 with decent neg camber. i tried fitting 225/45 15x8 +32 on mine and the front can be made fit although a bit wide but the rear had way to much poke. 205/50's would be the biggest i'd put on the rear with those wheels

Sweet. Was worried if the 15's will clear the brakes.

Currently Iam running 205/40/17. Scrubbing like crazy and plus I hate low profile tyres. :x

ah right, it depends on the spoke style of the wheels with 15's. from the specs though i'd imagine they're buddyclub p1's which will clear 276's. the only thing i'm not sure about is clearance of your shocks. coilovers are much thinner than shocks and springs so give you more room so with the x8 wide wheel running a higher offset it might be pretty tight in there. i'd imagine it'll fit but if you could test fit one first then that would be the way to go.

yea the wheels are buddyclub p1's. And yes you may be right about the shocks hitting the wheels. Now I am looking for some decent coilovers. :lol: Looking over some ride threads, it seems like bc racing reds are the way to go. But don't wanna spend a *poo* load on a street car. Any recommendations ?

 

[Pavonis]

Hey I really don't know much about anything technical, and I just bought a 2000 Lancer CE Coupe and its got horrible wheels. I've already got my heart set on Enkei RSM9 wheels in Platinum. http://www.enkei.com/rsm9.shtml From what I've heard I want 17" wheels for the best performance. I have 3 days to find and fit them before I'm stuck back at work, so I want to move on this asap.

Thing is, I used to just do everything via contacts where I was from and now I have no idea how to source anything here in North Brisbane, Queensland. Where should I be looking?

And, what are the exact specs I'm after so I don't screw it up and buy the wrong ones for my Lancer!

well looking at the size chart you don't have much choice in 4x100. you can only get 17x7 in +38 or +45. of the two you'll need to get the +38. you didn't indicate the style you are after though and those specs will be pretty inset and not flush or pokey if thats what you were going for.

i wouldn't jump into buying something so quickly, its something you want to make sure you get right and you'll be happy with for a long time. 17's are not best for performance but the only size you can get those enkei's in. 15 or 16's are best as you can get more tyre sidewall which will also give you a more comfortable ride.

as for where to buy, might be able to source them through an ebay enkei reseller but again good luck getting it done in 3 days. 3 weeks would be more realistic.

His right you know. Speaking from personal experience, running 17 inch rims which has a larger moment of inertia requires more torque to increase the rotation, or to stop the rotation. In other words, you are wasting torque. And then you run into the issue of it rubbing against something. Also the ride with 17x7 rims wrapped with 205/40 is spine wrecking. You will be better off with 7R3N7 advice.

 

[MOR31]

i have no issue running a stretched 205/40/17 on a 9'' wheel. dont know what you all carry on about it being so rough

 

[th0m0mx83]

^same. No issue.
Also have no issue with 17's in general. If it rubs just fix it/don't buy +50 wheels.

 

[subie]

Hi guys,

CE Mirage with Kings Superlow,

looking at running 15x8 +20 offset with 195/50 tyres

these wheels and tyres gonna stick out too much? do I need to roll guards?

Cheers

 

[rigby]

Hi guys,

CE Mirage with Kings Superlow,

looking at running 15x8 +20 offset with 195/50 tyres

these wheels and tyres gonna stick out too much? do I need to roll guards?

Cheers

Yeah defs gonna need rolled guards and yeah they're gonna poke a bit, may either need to flare the guards or just rivet some bolt on flares around the place

 

[7R3N7]

Hi guys,

CE Mirage with Kings Superlow,

looking at running 15x8 +20 offset with 195/50 tyres

these wheels and tyres gonna stick out too much? do I need to roll guards?

Cheers

Yeah defs gonna need rolled guards and yeah they're gonna poke a bit, may either need to flare the guards or just rivet some bolt on flares around the place

nah will be fine with just a really good roll and pumping of the guards. you'll want to get that professionally done, then you'll need to run a bit of camber like neg 2 or 3 degrees but you should be able to get that just with the stock adjustability. to be best off you'd want coilovers as without coilovers you'll probably have tyres scrubbing whenever you hit a bump but if you're cool with that then go for it

 

[lancer1993]

On my CJ I have 225/40 18R on my new 18x7.5" wheels, but was wondering if 235/40 would work better or be too wide?
I crunched the numbers and 235/40 is only 1% smaller than the stock 215/45 on 18" rims, where the 225/40 is about 5% smaller, makes me wonder why more people don't use the wider 235?

BTW When I had the wheels of the other day I laid them down so the wouldn't roll away and found the wheels touching the concrete, good thing I have them outside up.

 

[Slee96]

235s on a 7.5 worked fine on my old 18s, probably dont run 235s cause they dont need that much grip? Idk but yea 235 will work on 7.5s.

 

[7R3N7]

On my CJ I have 225/40 18R on my new 18x7.5" wheels, but was wondering if 235/40 would work better or be too wide?
I crunched the numbers and 235/40 is only 1% smaller than the stock 215/45 on 18" rims, where the 225/40 is about 5% smaller, makes me wonder why more people don't use the wider 235?

BTW When I had the wheels of the other day I laid them down so the wouldn't roll away and found the wheels touching the concrete, good thing I have them outside up.

be too wide? aren't you at stock height? you could run 285's if you wanted lol.
i'd be interested to see your math on the percentages too as 225/40's are only 2.12% smaller not 5% lol. also people probably use the smaller tyre as a 235 is unnecessary, creates extra friction resulting in worse fuel economy and would look too bulgy on 7.5" wide wheels.

 

[lancer1993]

On my CJ I have 225/40 18R on my new 18x7.5" wheels, but was wondering if 235/40 would work better or be too wide?
I crunched the numbers and 235/40 is only 1% smaller than the stock 215/45 on 18" rims, where the 225/40 is about 5% smaller, makes me wonder why more people don't use the wider 235?

BTW When I had the wheels of the other day I laid them down so the wouldn't roll away and found the wheels touching the concrete, good thing I have them outside up.

be too wide? aren't you at stock height? you could run 285's if you wanted lol.
i'd be interested to see your math on the percentages too as 225/40's are only 2.12% smaller not 5% lol. also people probably use the smaller tyre as a 235 is unnecessary, creates extra friction resulting in worse fuel economy and would look too bulgy on 7.5" wide wheels.

Sorry yes 2% but for some weird reason my speedo is out 5%.

Too bulgy? it would only stick out 5mm each side, hardly noticeable.
Would be interesting to see if they would make much difference to the fuel used.

 

[rigby]

Your speedo is out by 5% because manufacturers are allowed to have it out by even more than that, and they have no obligation to make it any more accurate. You can buy a speedo correction kit to fit it.

Also you need to consider power to grip/friction ratio. If you have way too much grip/friction it will take more effort to get the car to move. If you want more grip, better tyres + coils + bracing. Same as any other car.