Scrapiron7

I have finally made up my mind on a set of wheels. I plan to do the Racing Sparco NT-R Bronze in a 17x9 5-114.3 45 size. I'm also planning to run some Bridgestone S03s 255/40/17 all the way around, unless I can go bigger in both front and back. I have about a 1.25" drop right now. Anyone see any problems with that setup or anything I should watch out for? Thanks.

Here's the rims:

xchaos

I still like the 5Zigen FNO1R-Cs for that price range better.

http://shop.store.yahoo.com/racinglab/5zfnrawh1712.html

SpeedKing

iTrader: (4)

bricke: I like those wheels! How much do they weigh, what do they cost, where are you getting them from, and do they come in black?

Scrapiron7

17.2 lbs each according to this:

https://www.rx7club.com/forum/showth...56#post1356256

I plan to get them through www.discounttiredirect.com unless I can find a better price elsewhere. And yes, they do come in black. Cost is $237 for black, $242 for bronze.

Scrapiron7

So I shouldn't have any fitment issues with this setup?

Scrapiron7

Would it be ok to run 275/40/17 rears and 255/40/17 in the front with this rim and offset?? Anyone?

ptrhahn

iTrader: (9)

255/40/17 on a 17x9" +45 up front will be great... near perfect. I've run this exact setup.

For the rear, I've also run 275/40/17 on a 17x9" +45. It will fit fine, no rubbing. Note that that is the narrowest rim that a 275 will fit on so it will fit fine, just isn't optimal.

The 275 I have (Bridgestone RE71) is seriously the widest 275 i've ever seen, almost 1" wider than even other 275's on 10" rims.... I would think most brands would fit a 9" wheel even better than mine do...

However, since you are looking at S03s, they don't come in 275/40/17... only 265/40, 255/50, and 245/40.

You could combine the 265 rear with either the 255 or 245 front and be very happy.

SleepR1

Run 255/40-17 all around with the 45-mm offset, 9 x 17. It's optimal for practicality, performance, and wheel rotation flexibility.

I agree with Pete, RE71 275/40-17s are huge, and probably belong on a 10 or 10.5 wide.

FWIW, the 255/40-17 S-03s are quite wide as 255s go. If you're going from 225/50-16 to 255/40-17, it will be a huge difference in performance and looks. You will be quite happy. Take lots of pics, and post them on the forum!

Scrapiron7

Sounds like I will do the 255/40/17 all the way around then. That seems to be the common size that people suggest. I am currently running 245/45/16, but I do hope I can see a little bit of gain in width More traction = good!

SleepR1

Yeah, 245/45-16 on 8 wide is still going to be a quite a jump to 255/40-17 on 9 wide. Your car will look great! Braking, handling, acceleration will improve, given there is adequate traction...you'll think you got some cool new suspension mod, eventhough you just changed wheels/tires LOL