What size tires are you running on your FD?
02-01-04 | 02:50 PM
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Re: What size tires are you running on your FD?
Originally posted by JAMMNN
Tell me your sizes of your front and rear tires. How is the clearances? I just purchased 275/40/ZR17 for the rear and 255/40/ZR17 for the front. Will the fit fine in the fender well?
Thanks
Tell me your sizes of your front and rear tires. How is the clearances? I just purchased 275/40/ZR17 for the rear and 255/40/ZR17 for the front. Will the fit fine in the fender well?
Thanks
and 275 30 19 rear...
02-01-04 | 05:10 PM
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Originally posted by Crazy_Jake
I will be going with O.Z. Superleggera III's, 19x10's in rear and 19x8's up front. Tire sizes 275x30x19 in rear, and 235x35x19 in front. These are the guaranteed to fit wheel and tire sizes from O.Z.. TUV and JWL certified. Those are companies that O.Z. has to pay to make sure of a hasle free install (TUV Europe, JWL Japan). Oh, the offset is +40, front and rear. I'm thinking of going to a 8.5 in the front but O.Z. won't guarantee fitment, only the wheel itself. And there is no sending them back if they don't fit. The wheels are made to order. But around $5300 w/tires and shipped to my house. A bit pricey but worth it to me. Very light for a 19", about 19 lbs for the rear wheel. The sierra advan II in an 18" is nearly 25 lbs.
I will be going with O.Z. Superleggera III's, 19x10's in rear and 19x8's up front. Tire sizes 275x30x19 in rear, and 235x35x19 in front. These are the guaranteed to fit wheel and tire sizes from O.Z.. TUV and JWL certified. Those are companies that O.Z. has to pay to make sure of a hasle free install (TUV Europe, JWL Japan). Oh, the offset is +40, front and rear. I'm thinking of going to a 8.5 in the front but O.Z. won't guarantee fitment, only the wheel itself. And there is no sending them back if they don't fit. The wheels are made to order. But around $5300 w/tires and shipped to my house. A bit pricey but worth it to me. Very light for a 19", about 19 lbs for the rear wheel. The sierra advan II in an 18" is nearly 25 lbs.
02-01-04 | 11:02 PM
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Originally posted by BATMAN
i'm going to be running 275 on 17's for the rear on 17x9 ssr gt1.
think i will miss the lip?
i'm going to be running 275 on 17's for the rear on 17x9 ssr gt1.
think i will miss the lip?
02-02-04 | 07:03 AM
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With 235/45/17 +40 offset (front) and 255/40/17 +43 offset (rear) you're all fine. Handling is perfect.
Indeed, I said to myself, that if Mazda fitted those sizes on their stock 99-02 FDs you CANNOT go wrong excepting for weigh differences compared to the wire-mesh BBS wheels when using another rim.
I have WORK VS-S5S on.
Indeed, I said to myself, that if Mazda fitted those sizes on their stock 99-02 FDs you CANNOT go wrong excepting for weigh differences compared to the wire-mesh BBS wheels when using another rim.
I have WORK VS-S5S on.
02-02-04 | 08:00 AM
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Originally posted by rynberg
10" wide wheels with 275s at +40 offset will be VERY close to the rear fender lips. So close, I bet individual tire brand could be the difference between rubbing and not. I also call BS on the 19x10s only weighing 19 lbs. Weigh them when you get them, I'll bet they are at least 22 lbs. Also, I hope your car is just a show car because your ride will be terrible and your straightline and handling will be degraded... $5300!!!!
10" wide wheels with 275s at +40 offset will be VERY close to the rear fender lips. So close, I bet individual tire brand could be the difference between rubbing and not. I also call BS on the 19x10s only weighing 19 lbs. Weigh them when you get them, I'll bet they are at least 22 lbs. Also, I hope your car is just a show car because your ride will be terrible and your straightline and handling will be degraded... $5300!!!!
02-02-04 | 10:08 AM
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Re: Re: 255/40-17, 9 x 17, 45-mm offset all around
Ted, here's another pic of my 9 x 17 Integrals Putnam Park Turn 4, March
Originally posted by badass7
Manny, I love the way your wheels sit in the wells. I think when I upgrade I will go with 17" wheels instead of 18"s. What kind of wheels are in your sig. above Manny ?
Manny, I love the way your wheels sit in the wells. I think when I upgrade I will go with 17" wheels instead of 18"s. What kind of wheels are in your sig. above Manny ?
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02-02-04 | 10:53 AM
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Re: Re: Re: 255/40-17, 9 x 17, 45-mm offset all around
Originally posted by SleepR1
Here's the link to ttb's sweet GT1s, 9 x 17, 45-mm offset all around with 255/40-17 Yokohama AVS Intermediates. There's at least two of us with the "SleepR1 Fitment" LOL
Here's the link to ttb's sweet GT1s, 9 x 17, 45-mm offset all around with 255/40-17 Yokohama AVS Intermediates. There's at least two of us with the "SleepR1 Fitment" LOL
255/40/17 Toyo Proxes T1s
17x9 Fikse FM10, 45mm offset
I absolutely love this setup, and will probably never change it.
Rob
02-02-04 | 11:15 AM
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Originally posted by Crazy_Jake
No worries on the fitment cause O.Z. will except them back if there is any problems. I thought the same thing but they guaranteed it.
No worries on the fitment cause O.Z. will except them back if there is any problems. I thought the same thing but they guaranteed it.
Originally posted by Crazy_Jake
As far as handling, I don't think I'll be able to notice.
As far as handling, I don't think I'll be able to notice.
Originally posted by Crazy_Jake
The overall tire diameter can't be that much more than an 17" or 18" due to tire being narrower.
The overall tire diameter can't be that much more than an 17" or 18" due to tire being narrower.
Originally posted by Crazy_Jake
Vettes run 19"s and even 20"s.
Vettes run 19"s and even 20"s.
Originally posted by Crazy_Jake
.... but I don't think GT300 or 500 race cars in Japan use 16"s. Those rims are pretty big at least 18"s.
.... but I don't think GT300 or 500 race cars in Japan use 16"s. Those rims are pretty big at least 18"s.
I don't mean to come off as harsh, I'm just trying to get you to reconsider your order -- not to mention $5300! I mean, you can get Fikse's for that price!
02-02-04 | 11:26 AM
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Re: Re: Re: Re: 255/40-17, 9 x 17, 45-mm offset all around
Rob, SWEET CAR!
LOL I beg to differ. I believe I was the first FD guy running 9 x 17s, 45-mm offset, 255/40-17s all around; I guess if you want to call your setup--"Fritz Flynn Fitment", as a nod to the Fikse FM-10s Fritz had on his MB...wait are your wheels Fritz's old wheels?? That's why Flyin Fritz didn't sell them to me LOL
LOL I beg to differ. I believe I was the first FD guy running 9 x 17s, 45-mm offset, 255/40-17s all around; I guess if you want to call your setup--"Fritz Flynn Fitment", as a nod to the Fikse FM-10s Fritz had on his MB...wait are your wheels Fritz's old wheels?? That's why Flyin Fritz didn't sell them to me LOL
Originally posted by saxyman990
I'm using the "SleepR1 Fitment" as well (well technically, mine is the Fritz Flynn fitment).
255/40/17 Toyo Proxes T1s
17x9 Fikse FM10, 45mm offset
I absolutely love this setup, and will probably never change it.
Rob
I'm using the "SleepR1 Fitment" as well (well technically, mine is the Fritz Flynn fitment).
255/40/17 Toyo Proxes T1s
17x9 Fikse FM10, 45mm offset
I absolutely love this setup, and will probably never change it.
Rob
02-02-04 | 11:40 AM
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Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: 255/40-17, 9 x 17, 45-mm offset all around
Originally posted by SleepR1
Rob, SWEET CAR!
Rob, SWEET CAR!
Originally posted by SleepR1
LOL I beg to differ. I believe I was the first FD guy running 9 x 17s, 45-mm offset, 255/40-17s all around; I guess if you want to call your setup--"Fritz Flynn Fitment", as a nod to the Fikse FM-10s Fritz had on his MB...wait are your wheels Fritz's old wheels?? That's why Flyin Fritz didn't sell them to me LOL
LOL I beg to differ. I believe I was the first FD guy running 9 x 17s, 45-mm offset, 255/40-17s all around; I guess if you want to call your setup--"Fritz Flynn Fitment", as a nod to the Fikse FM-10s Fritz had on his MB...wait are your wheels Fritz's old wheels?? That's why Flyin Fritz didn't sell them to me LOL
lol, you guessed it. I guess I should appologize for stealing them out from under you... Those are definately one purchase I will never regret. 
02-02-04 | 11:46 AM
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Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: 255/40-17, 9 x 17, 45-mm offset all around
Damn you LOL
Seriously, glad you're enjoying the setup!
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Seriously, glad you're enjoying the setup!
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Originally posted by saxyman990
lol, you guessed it. I guess I should appologize for stealing them out from under you... Those are definately one purchase I will never regret.
lol, you guessed it. I guess I should appologize for stealing them out from under you... Those are definately one purchase I will never regret.
02-02-04 | 10:22 PM
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Originally posted by nocab72
Daniel,
I'll stop posting pics of MY new wheels and YOUR old ones (hehehe) as soon as my SSR Integral's come in and I change them up for a while...
right now, I CAN'T stop posting pics of the wheels, I freakin love em!!!
K
Daniel,
I'll stop posting pics of MY new wheels and YOUR old ones (hehehe) as soon as my SSR Integral's come in and I change them up for a while...
right now, I CAN'T stop posting pics of the wheels, I freakin love em!!!
K
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