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Old 02-16-2012, 10:29 PM
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Ok I've narrowed down my top two wheel selections that I would like for my S, Volk CE28n's or Volk TE37's. I want to keep the wheels at stock diameter But I want to run F17x7.5/8 and R17x9. But the only thing is I dont want to roll/flare/pull my fenders or tamper with my camber seeing that it sits and handles perfectly now. So what offsets would you guys suggest to fulfill this. Not looking for a autox car or show car but I want to be prepared if I make those decisions down the road. This is on daily driving too. Any opinions are welcome.
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According to this

https://www.s2ki.com/s2000/topic/342...fitment-guide/

You should run

Front:
+48 to +52 offset: 215 tires, 7.0" - 8.0" wide wheel
+53 to +57 offset: 225 tires, 7.0" - 8.0" wide wheel
+58 to +62 offset: 235 tires, 7.5" - 8.5" wide wheel
+63 or higher offset: 245 tires, 7.5" - 8.5" wide wheel

Rear:
+40 to +44 offset: 235 tires, 7.5" - 8.5" wide wheel
+45 to +49 offset: 245 tires, 7.5" - 9.0" wide wheel
+50 to +54 offset: 255 tires, 8.0" - 9.5" wide wheel
+55 to +59 offset: 265 tires, 8.5" - 9.5" wide wheel

So basically, think about what size tire you want to run and then check what the minimum offsets needed are for mounting with no modifications.

I used this method just recently as I bought 17x7+48 on 215/45 and 17x8+45 on 245/40 and they fit fine with no fender roll, mod or bumper tab relocation.
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I think Volk makes both those wheels in 17x9 +63 and 17x8 +50 which is going to be closest to the OEM wheels. Rolling is then dependent on your alignment/ camber setting and tire choice. -1.5 with a 245/40 should not be a problem but since you are lowered just a tad I imagine that same camber and a 255 tire could rub.
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Thanks guys that's the info I needed. I guess I won't be going any lower. I have 5inches of clearance from my lip to the ground so I'm pretty content. ill keep the same tire profile so the only thing ill have to decide is if I want to stretch the rears a tad to reduce the rubbing. Staying close to oem is my goal when its all said and done
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DJ, if you wanna put my wheels on to test fitment of a tire and lower offset we can do it before you buy some new rollers.
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Thinking of selling my volk ce28n. Made specifically for s2000. 17x7.5 front +50 and 17x9 rear +63. I'm running hancook 225/45/17 front and nitto nt05 275/40/17 rear for traction (turboed). Looking to get $1700 for them. Let me know if you are interested.

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Ok cool. Not sure when I will be able to test fit them but I will let you know soon
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Phampau if they were the genesis series then I prolly would try to make a deal, sorry
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Originally Posted by phampau
Thinking of selling my volk ce28n. Made specifically for s2000. 17x7.5 front +50 and 17x9 rear +63. I'm running hancook 225/45/17 front and nitto nt05 275/40/17 rear for traction (turboed). Looking to get $1700 for them. Let me know if you are interested.


The same wheels I sold you a year ago for $1000? did you ever get the one rear wheel fixed?
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Yup, those are the same wheels, but i recall paying more than 1000 for them. Especially since the rear tires were 60-70% tread left.


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