The Official FC Wheel Fitment Thread
11-03-11, 02:56 AM
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That is the perfect offset for centering the tires between the suspension and the fender lip, but it won't have the flush look.
It will allow you to run fatter tires in the future if you want. You can run 255/275 with those offsets, coilovers, rolled under front fender lips.
It will allow you to run fatter tires in the future if you want. You can run 255/275 with those offsets, coilovers, rolled under front fender lips.
11-04-11, 04:29 PM
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blue tii, u seem to be pretty knowledgeable about wheel set ups any idea what i should run, tri point fenders, i also have 36mm hub extenders, so please take those in to consideration.
11-05-11, 03:21 AM
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I saw an FC with Tripoint widebody at the last race I was at. IDK how much over stock they are but they add a whole lot! If I go widebody that is the kit I want for the lines and fitment.
If you can tell me how much over stock they offer or even measure from your hub (or extender) face to a line drawn straight down from the edge of the fenders front and rear I can tell you what offset/width and tire i would personally run.
Sorry I can't help more.
Ronin Speedworks who offer the kit has contradictory statements on fitment.
They say they are 85 over front and 80 over rear and you can fit 295 front and 315 rear. But since I can fit 255/275 on near stock fenders it should be able to fit 335 front and 335 rear with a 17x13 -25 (+11 with your extender) with a little work or 315/315 or 315/335 with ease.
From what I saw of the Tripoint fenders I think Ronin Speedworks is giving a safe tire fitment so you can screw up the offset and still get them to fit.
That said you really have to do your own measuring and calculating because those wheels/tire sizes are expensive enough that you don't want to have anyone to blame but yourself if they don't fit.
If you can tell me how much over stock they offer or even measure from your hub (or extender) face to a line drawn straight down from the edge of the fenders front and rear I can tell you what offset/width and tire i would personally run.
Sorry I can't help more.
Ronin Speedworks who offer the kit has contradictory statements on fitment.
They say they are 85 over front and 80 over rear and you can fit 295 front and 315 rear. But since I can fit 255/275 on near stock fenders it should be able to fit 335 front and 335 rear with a 17x13 -25 (+11 with your extender) with a little work or 315/315 or 315/335 with ease.
From what I saw of the Tripoint fenders I think Ronin Speedworks is giving a safe tire fitment so you can screw up the offset and still get them to fit.
That said you really have to do your own measuring and calculating because those wheels/tire sizes are expensive enough that you don't want to have anyone to blame but yourself if they don't fit.
11-05-11, 03:05 PM
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no i appreciate any help trust me,
i wasnt sure were to measure from the the hub or extenders?
and what do i do measure straight down two the ground then?
then out from which face two that first line?
in millimeters two right damm lol?
i have that issue of import tuner that explains it all and all but its hard too take in all at once im just tryin to really learn, im not gunna just go out and waste money trust that too. but yeah what do you think?
i wasnt sure were to measure from the the hub or extenders?
and what do i do measure straight down two the ground then?
then out from which face two that first line?
in millimeters two right damm lol?
i have that issue of import tuner that explains it all and all but its hard too take in all at once im just tryin to really learn, im not gunna just go out and waste money trust that too. but yeah what do you think?
11-05-11, 11:00 PM
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will 17x9 25 offset rota grids fit the front, i think the back should be ok and what size tires should i use any help would be good and i want to keep stock fenders thanks
11-06-11, 03:31 AM
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If you can put a straight edge on the garage floor and the edge of the fender and get it straight up and down using a square and then measure with a yardstick from the mounting surface that you will be mounting the wheel to (hub extender) on all four fenders I will try to come up with the wheel/tire size I would use.
Race car or show car? Show car will want the current trend of rims sticking further out which will limit the tire width you can run because the offset gets off from max fitment.
If you can put a straight edge on the garage floor and the edge of the fender and get it straight up and down using a square and then measure with a yardstick from the mounting surface that you will be mounting the wheel to (hub extender) on all four fenders I will try to come up with the wheel/tire size I would use.
Race car or show car? Show car will want the current trend of rims sticking further out which will limit the tire width you can run because the offset gets off from max fitment.
11-06-11, 03:47 AM
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17x9 +25 will just clear most front suspension. On stock fenders the fender lip will limit the tire width you can run.
If you have coilovers for negative camber and roll the front fender lip under at the top you could fit a 215 or 225 wide tire depending on how wide the particular brand was in that size.
With 17x9 +25 on stock fenders you are having to use stretch to tuck the sidewall into the fender. That rim size is perfect for 30 over front fenders on the FC.
This calculator will show you how stretch will affect fitment. Type a known good fitment in like 245/40-17 on 17x8.5 +30 (with 1.5 deg negative camber) and your 225/45-17 on 17x9 +25 and see how they compare.
http://www.willtheyfit.com/index.php...&Submit=Submit
On the rear a 245/40-17 will clear.
17x9 +25 will just clear most front suspension. On stock fenders the fender lip will limit the tire width you can run.
If you have coilovers for negative camber and roll the front fender lip under at the top you could fit a 215 or 225 wide tire depending on how wide the particular brand was in that size.
With 17x9 +25 on stock fenders you are having to use stretch to tuck the sidewall into the fender. That rim size is perfect for 30 over front fenders on the FC.
This calculator will show you how stretch will affect fitment. Type a known good fitment in like 245/40-17 on 17x8.5 +30 (with 1.5 deg negative camber) and your 225/45-17 on 17x9 +25 and see how they compare.
http://www.willtheyfit.com/index.php...&Submit=Submit
On the rear a 245/40-17 will clear.
11-08-11, 08:19 PM
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Hey there,
im on a s5 NA , stock fenders with tanabe gf210 springs and tokico illumina 5 ways.
Im looking at getting rota torques (idgaf what you think of rotas, i cant afford work emotions).
what would be the best size for performance , and what offset would be pretty close to flush on this setup if:
A) i get a staggered setup
B) if i get all 4 of them the same and run spacers in the back for flushness (what size spacers too)
ive asked around and looked around a little, but id like a definitive answer. I would love it if you could provide a fitment picture with wheels of equal dimensions. i would be okay with rolling my fenders a little if it would be better, but i dont want to be so close to the fender that it restricts my ability to turn.
these are my priorities when it comes to the setup:
#1: performance. i don't want to worry about scrapes and limited turning and such
#2: flushness horizontally. I want it to line up with the fender fairly close, doesn't have to be right there, but a lot less than stock, just for looks.
#3: vertical wheel gap: not important at all. on stock wheels with this suspension i am more than satisfied with my wheel gap. they don't need to be hiding behind the fenders.
my current idea is this:
staggered: 17x8 +35 front, 17x9 +35 rear, and use 45 or 40 profile tires.
all same: 17x8 +35 all around, what size hubcentric spacers rear?
im thinking the 17x8 all around would be much more economical.
im on a s5 NA , stock fenders with tanabe gf210 springs and tokico illumina 5 ways.
Im looking at getting rota torques (idgaf what you think of rotas, i cant afford work emotions).
what would be the best size for performance , and what offset would be pretty close to flush on this setup if:
A) i get a staggered setup
B) if i get all 4 of them the same and run spacers in the back for flushness (what size spacers too)
ive asked around and looked around a little, but id like a definitive answer. I would love it if you could provide a fitment picture with wheels of equal dimensions. i would be okay with rolling my fenders a little if it would be better, but i dont want to be so close to the fender that it restricts my ability to turn.
these are my priorities when it comes to the setup:
#1: performance. i don't want to worry about scrapes and limited turning and such
#2: flushness horizontally. I want it to line up with the fender fairly close, doesn't have to be right there, but a lot less than stock, just for looks.
#3: vertical wheel gap: not important at all. on stock wheels with this suspension i am more than satisfied with my wheel gap. they don't need to be hiding behind the fenders.
my current idea is this:
staggered: 17x8 +35 front, 17x9 +35 rear, and use 45 or 40 profile tires.
all same: 17x8 +35 all around, what size hubcentric spacers rear?
im thinking the 17x8 all around would be much more economical.
Last edited by Griff223; 11-08-11 at 08:24 PM.
11-09-11, 12:28 PM
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You are looking for performance and flush which are mutually exclusive.
Flush look without a lot of negative camber up front and rolling the fenders is going to be a tough job on an FC.
Front-
17x8 +20 with 195/45-17 with just the front fender lip rolled under would be approaching flush, but still far from "hella flush" ie rim sticking out from body.
You can't go wider on the tire or you will hit the front fender. You will have 1/2" more wheel gap because the tire is so short.
Rear-
17x8 +0 with 195/45-17. Lowering springs give you negative camber in the rear to help tuck this, it is more flush than front.
You could go a lot wider tire/rim in the rear but then your understeer would be horrific.
So it would be four 17x8 +20 with 20mm spacer in rear.
Performance would be poor since this is less tire /grip than stock and all the wrong offsets.
It would look good in photos and still be driveable.
Choose performance fitment-
17x8 +30 225/45-17 all around with front fender lip rolled under. Should just clear your front coils, though a slight space may be needed as lowering springs on FC typically take up more room than stock.
Will not look flush.
Flush look without a lot of negative camber up front and rolling the fenders is going to be a tough job on an FC.
Front-
17x8 +20 with 195/45-17 with just the front fender lip rolled under would be approaching flush, but still far from "hella flush" ie rim sticking out from body.
You can't go wider on the tire or you will hit the front fender. You will have 1/2" more wheel gap because the tire is so short.
Rear-
17x8 +0 with 195/45-17. Lowering springs give you negative camber in the rear to help tuck this, it is more flush than front.
You could go a lot wider tire/rim in the rear but then your understeer would be horrific.
So it would be four 17x8 +20 with 20mm spacer in rear.
Performance would be poor since this is less tire /grip than stock and all the wrong offsets.
It would look good in photos and still be driveable.
Choose performance fitment-
17x8 +30 225/45-17 all around with front fender lip rolled under. Should just clear your front coils, though a slight space may be needed as lowering springs on FC typically take up more room than stock.
Will not look flush.
11-09-11, 12:59 PM
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I'm using a 17x8 +5 in the front with a 215/40/17 Advan AD08 and have not come close to rubbing. I tuck tire in the front.
I use a 17x9 -3 in the rear with a 215/40/17 and do not rub on well pulled rear quarters.
I don't really agree with what you're saying about 17" wheel sizes.
I use a 17x9 -3 in the rear with a 215/40/17 and do not rub on well pulled rear quarters.
I don't really agree with what you're saying about 17" wheel sizes.
11-09-11, 05:38 PM
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You are looking for performance and flush which are mutually exclusive.
Choose performance fitment-
17x8 +30 225/45-17 all around with front fender lip rolled under. Should just clear your front coils, though a slight space may be needed as lowering springs on FC typically take up more room than stock.
Will not look flush.
Choose performance fitment-
17x8 +30 225/45-17 all around with front fender lip rolled under. Should just clear your front coils, though a slight space may be needed as lowering springs on FC typically take up more room than stock.
Will not look flush.
EDIT: anyone got a fitment pic of 17x8 +30 all around?
Last edited by Griff223; 11-09-11 at 05:43 PM.
11-09-11, 05:49 PM
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https://www.rx7club.com/2nd-generation-non-technical-pictures-198/mustang-rims-fc-504727/
11-10-11, 12:18 PM
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I don't really agree with what you're saying about 17" wheel sizes.
Yeah, 17x8 +20 with 195 front is probably conservative even for stock fenders and no camber.
On retrospect for stock fenders and no camber what I think Griff223 should do is get the 17x8 +30 and run 30mm spacer rear and 20mm spacer front with super narrow tires (205 or 195).
This way he can easily go to a set up to support 225 on stock fenders no camber and 245 or 255 with coilovers and fender work or sell them to a racer by removing the spacers.
Yeah, 17x8 +20 with 195 front is probably conservative even for stock fenders and no camber.
On retrospect for stock fenders and no camber what I think Griff223 should do is get the 17x8 +30 and run 30mm spacer rear and 20mm spacer front with super narrow tires (205 or 195).
This way he can easily go to a set up to support 225 on stock fenders no camber and 245 or 255 with coilovers and fender work or sell them to a racer by removing the spacers.
11-10-11, 07:58 PM
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why so narrow? i don't mind having some gap, but i don't really want a stretch look or to have really narrow *** tires. i mean, wont i have less grip by running only 195 or 205? i dont have plans to switch to coils very soon. i dont even care if i have a half inch of horizontal gap if itll perform well.
11-11-11, 08:35 PM
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the wheels i am looking at don't come in +30, the closest they have is +35. will i need the 5mm spacer to clear everything, or will i be okay?
also what kind of spacer will i be looking at for the back in order to match the front wheels?
also what kind of spacer will i be looking at for the back in order to match the front wheels?
Last edited by Griff223; 11-11-11 at 08:40 PM.
11-11-11, 11:12 PM
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okay i just found out that rota made an affordable replica of the super advan SA3R, which is my favorite wheel of all time. however, i can only find it in 18 inch and 15 inch.
15 is waay too small.
is 18 too much? i know it can fit without much issues, but will 18 be harmful to performance?
15 is waay too small.
is 18 too much? i know it can fit without much issues, but will 18 be harmful to performance?
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11-13-11, 03:14 PM
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lol i was sooo tired last night that i mistyped that. i meant to say 8's not 18's
so how does a 225 fit on an 8 inch width? is it squared up? is it stretched a little? how does this affect the way it will work?
so how does a 225 fit on an 8 inch width? is it squared up? is it stretched a little? how does this affect the way it will work?
11-14-11, 03:53 PM
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15*7 +25 offset, will they fit within the stock wheelarches?
If anybody wonders why 15's, i live in Norway and i need winter rims with winter tires, and small wheels with big tires works better during the winter with the bad road condition it brings...
If anybody wonders why 15's, i live in Norway and i need winter rims with winter tires, and small wheels with big tires works better during the winter with the bad road condition it brings...
