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Old 06-05-2002 | 08:05 AM
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Originally posted by RT

95% or more of the aftermarket wheels people have on their S2000's don't "FIT" right
That's what I'm trying to avoid!!! If they're going to make the wheels to any off set
I want, I might as well make it correct !!!!

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Old 06-05-2002 | 10:08 AM
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Originally posted by Unicron


It's not "-"...it's "+".

17x7.5, +55mm
17x9, +65mm

And yes...these are great offsets and wheel widths!
Good catch Uni

BTW, I like you much better as Unicron Who was that Phantom guy anyways?
Old 06-08-2002 | 01:31 PM
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Update -
It turns out that the wheel rims are ONLY available in 8" or 10" widths ! ! !
So, according to the wheel mfg., an 8 " wheel can take a tire that is anywhere
between 225 & 245 wide and the 10" can take 265 to 305.
The offsets are no problem.

I don't think there is a problem with the fronts at 8" but the rears I'm not sure about.
So, what do you guys think???


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Old 06-08-2002 | 01:33 PM
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Oops! I almost forgot to post a picture of the wheel I'm interested in!!!






Old 06-08-2002 | 11:23 PM
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[QUOTE]Originally posted by MajorHavoc
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Old 06-09-2002 | 08:20 AM
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I'm not sure of the tire size.
That's one of the things I was hoping you guys could help me out with !

He said they will do any offset. I think he mentioned something like +73 for the rear.

The bottom line is I really like the looks of these wheels and the price seems right. ($1350 for the set!!!)
However, if they are too wide I will find something else.
Old 06-09-2002 | 10:48 AM
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Originally posted by Phantom

17x8 +55, 225/45/17
17x10 +75, 265/40/17
I would go with Phantoms recommended offsets and tire sizes!
Whose the manufacture? Intro Forged?
Looks similiar style to mine!
Old 06-09-2002 | 11:33 AM
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Rt,
I also have the have an 18 by 10.5 setup in the rear and planning on lowering the car. Since the wheels are 3 piece im thinking about resizing the rear to make for rear clearance. Here is a picture of the rear wheel to demonstrate what im working with. Do you think its possible to lower this car as is?
If you wouldnt mind i would really appreciate it if you could post a pic of a similar shot to see how your offset looks.



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[QUOTE]Originally posted by socal28
[B]I would go with Phantoms recommended offsets and tire sizes!
Whose the manufacture?
Old 06-09-2002 | 05:24 PM
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[QUOTE]Originally posted by ccarnel
[B]Rt,
I also have the have an 18 by 10.5 setup in the rear and planning on lowering the car.


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