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Old 05-24-2014, 11:38 AM
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Default Quick wheel spec opinion for my GF's S2k......

Hi guys,

My girl friend needs new tires for the 16 inch OEM rims so Im going to buy her some new wheels and tires instead

Looking at Rota fighters in 17x8 front 17x9 rear in the S2k off set rota recommend. What tire size to go for??

Any ideas would be awesome

Thanks Tim.
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keep stock wheels and get decent tyres
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215/245 or 225/255 on those sizes
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If you are looking to fill out the arches nice, you want Rota Fighter 17x9 ET50 all around with 225/45 front, and 245/40 rear

Also consider Enkei RPF1's from the USA (Cozy Racing on ebay) they do em for about £750 delivered (I've just ordered a set in 17x9 ET 45)
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Thanks for the fast replays guys!

So I'm looking at 215/??/17 front and 245/??/17 rear??

I've been told by rare rims that the "drift" fighters will clear the arches with no roll as the cars on OEM suspension. You guys think this is ok?
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They should just about be ok without the need to roll, but any lowering will need some work to accommodate them
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215/45 and 245/40

Rota fighters come in S2000 fitment with 8 front and 9 rear that shouldn't need arch mods.
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Originally Posted by WinFreak
215/45 and 245/40 Rota fighters come in S2000 fitment with 8 front and 9 rear that shouldn't need arch mods.
As above. This is my current set up (fighter drifts) and I've dropped about 25mm too.
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Are the faces of the rota fighter drift wheels different with 8" and 9" ? or do they share the same face depth

Would be interesting to know.
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The rears are slightly concaved, you can easily see the difference
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