bouford

mastermind found them actually. i told them i was looking for a rega square set up and this was the closest they had.
initially i wanted 10+40 square but i realized i wanted additional fender clearance. kinda just fell into my lap lucky i guess.

JeffT

If they are prototypes they are not early prototypes. I've had 16's they were either prototypes or very early production. The hub was flat like 15's and 16's and they had the stamps with a different font and in a different location. The font of the stamps on your wheels isn't the font they used in the early years.

I think they are either one-offs that they made for one of the racing teams they sponsored or someone took 16's and modified them. But I don't think someone would take the time to use the same font for the stamps but I don't know why Desmond would make them look like 16's and why they would make a custom 17x9 +40 when they have +38 already. Also why would they make a custom 17x10 +40 when they already make that size? If you have a scale I would weigh them, that way you can at least make sure they aren't fakes. The 17x9's should be around 16.5 lbs and the 17x10 should be around 18 lbs.

Another thing I noticed is that the hub is machined the same way 16's are. The back of the hub should be totally flat on 17's and you can tell from the pictures you posted that they are not. Even the lip looks flat like the 16's and not concave like the 17's. Everything about the wheels say 16 inch.

sillyboybmxer

i am for once in this thread for discussion and not the pictures. This is interesting.

bouford

thanks for the info jeff. you are the definitely the rega guru
weight wise, just confirmed with my freight forwarder that the total weight of the boxes were 71 lbs (35.5 lbs with 9/10 in a box)
interesting, 16" characteristics but a 17" nonetheless

SlickRed

How hard is it to fit a 17x10+40 in the rear with being lowered only 1.25 inches?

Oh and insight on fitting these specs too please
18x9.5 +45 all around
Or
18x9.5, 18x10.5 +45

Pic of my car to make the post not so boring

bouford

shouldn't be to hard with your drop. here is my03 with 10+30 on a 265. 255 would probably fit better.



last pic of my hybrid evos before test fit:

SlickRed

You think so even though I won't be running over fenders?

bouford

another local member is running 10+45 and it looks fine on stock body. check the volk thread for their fitment. gl!

whybshy

very interesting topic and that a nice sizes Bouford. I should be receiving mine soon from Osaka Japan in 17" staggered. I'll post a picture once the rims arrive.

bouford

awaiting pics and specs