3rd Generation Specific (1993-2002) 1993-2002 Discussion including performance modifications and Technical Support Sections.
Sponsored by:

What size tires are you running on your FD?

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old 02-01-04, 01:50 PM
  #26  
Full Member

 
shifti's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2004
Location: oslo/ norway
Posts: 102
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
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
i`v got 245 35 19 in front
and 275 30 19 rear...
Old 02-01-04, 04:10 PM
  #27  
Lives on the Forum

 
rynberg's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2001
Location: San Lorenzo, California
Posts: 14,716
Likes: 0
Received 8 Likes on 8 Posts
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.
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!!!!
Old 02-01-04, 09:51 PM
  #28  
Banned. I got OWNED!!!
 
BATMAN's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2001
Location: Silicon Valley Bay Area
Posts: 102
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
i'm going to be running 275 on 17's for the rear on 17x9 ssr gt1.

think i will miss the lip?
Old 02-01-04, 10:02 PM
  #29  
Lives on the Forum

 
rynberg's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2001
Location: San Lorenzo, California
Posts: 14,716
Likes: 0
Received 8 Likes on 8 Posts
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?
Batman, 275's on the +45 offset GT-1s will fit fine at the rear.
Old 02-02-04, 06:03 AM
  #30  
Full Member

 
kingcornflake's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: Bet you don't know.
Posts: 93
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
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.
Old 02-02-04, 07:00 AM
  #31  
Senior Member

 
Crazy_Jake's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2002
Location: Clovis, NM
Posts: 373
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
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!!!!
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. As far as handling, I don't think I'll be able to notice. The overall tire diameter can't be that much more than an 17" or 18" due to tire being narrower. Vettes run 19"s and even 20"s. I know auto-x's use 16"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.
Old 02-02-04, 09:08 AM
  #32  
Lives on the Forum

 
SleepR1's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2001
Location: IN
Posts: 6,131
Likes: 0
Received 2 Likes on 2 Posts
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 ?

Last edited by SleepR1; 02-02-04 at 09:13 AM.
Old 02-02-04, 09:53 AM
  #33  
Place your ad here...

 
saxyman990's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2002
Location: Dayton, OH
Posts: 1,336
Likes: 0
Received 2 Likes on 2 Posts
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
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

Old 02-02-04, 10:15 AM
  #34  
Lives on the Forum

 
rynberg's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2001
Location: San Lorenzo, California
Posts: 14,716
Likes: 0
Received 8 Likes on 8 Posts
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.
Please update us on fitment once they're mounted.

Originally posted by Crazy_Jake
As far as handling, I don't think I'll be able to notice.
Your car will push like a frigging pig. Your straightline performance will be hampered due to lack of being able to put the power down (too thin sidewalls) and the increased weight/rotational inertia.

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.
235/35 19 is 0.6" taller than stock, 275/30 19 is 0.7" taller, depending on tire brand.

Originally posted by Crazy_Jake
Vettes run 19"s and even 20"s.
So? Every Blingalade I see is running 20-22" wheels, what's your point?

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.
And your car is related to a GT300/500 race car how?

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!
Old 02-02-04, 10:26 AM
  #35  
Lives on the Forum

 
SleepR1's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2001
Location: IN
Posts: 6,131
Likes: 0
Received 2 Likes on 2 Posts
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
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

Old 02-02-04, 10:40 AM
  #36  
Place your ad here...

 
saxyman990's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2002
Location: Dayton, OH
Posts: 1,336
Likes: 0
Received 2 Likes on 2 Posts
Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: 255/40-17, 9 x 17, 45-mm offset all around

Originally posted by SleepR1
Rob, SWEET CAR!
Thanks!

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, you guessed it. I guess I should appologize for stealing them out from under you... Those are definately one purchase I will never regret.
Old 02-02-04, 10:46 AM
  #37  
Lives on the Forum

 
SleepR1's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2001
Location: IN
Posts: 6,131
Likes: 0
Received 2 Likes on 2 Posts
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!

(?)
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.
Old 02-02-04, 09:22 PM
  #38  
Full Member

 
Fred Sickert's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2003
Location: Scottsdale, Arizona
Posts: 177
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Bigger brakes

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


IMHO you need some bigger, drilled/slotted rotors with those wheels. Nice car, though.
Old 02-03-04, 10:38 AM
  #39  
Lives on the Forum

 
SleepR1's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2001
Location: IN
Posts: 6,131
Likes: 0
Received 2 Likes on 2 Posts
Kyle has switched wheels 2 times since that pic (above). He now has black Volk TE37s in 9 and 10 x 17 fr/rr with 275/40-17 Nittos. Nocab's been scarce these days.
Old 02-03-04, 11:13 AM
  #40  
Back on the road again!

iTrader: (4)
 
Svelte_7's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2002
Location: Bay Area
Posts: 447
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
Tires are in the sig.
Old 04-08-04, 05:30 AM
  #41  
#71

iTrader: (1)
 
'98 Type RS's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2004
Location: Hayama, Japan
Posts: 500
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
I have 255/40/17's all around on 17x9.5 +40's.
Should I roll the fenders before going to the curcuit?
Old 08-17-04, 06:02 AM
  #42  
Junior Member

 
DriftRX7's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: Near by
Posts: 42
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
I planned to have Buddy Club P-1 Racing QF wheels 18*9" front and 18*10" rear. ET with those is 35 and I planned to use 235/40R18 front and 265/35R18 rear tires. Will those fit?

-DriftRX7
Old 08-17-04, 07:35 AM
  #43  
STi Boxer power!

 
Scrapiron7's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2001
Location: Austin, TX
Posts: 2,160
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
I am also running a 'SleepR1' fitment

255/40/17s on 17x9 42mm Racing Sparco rims:



No rubbing problems at all.
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
FD7KiD
3rd Generation Specific (1993-2002)
15
02-26-21 10:12 PM
Frisky Arab
2nd Generation Specific (1986-1992)
13
08-18-15 05:30 PM



Quick Reply: What size tires are you running on your FD?



All times are GMT -5. The time now is 07:13 AM.