SSR Comp 17X9.5 all around?
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SSR Comp 17X9.5 all around?
Is this wheel setup possible? I'm not sure if I'm going to go with the 17's or 18's yet. I want to do this so I can rotate. Also Rishi if you see this can you pm me a price?
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Re: SSR Comp 17X9.5 all around?
SSR Comps in 9.5 x 17 come in 42-mm offsets for the FD Rx7. It's possible to run this size all the way around...IF...you run 255/40-17 tires, AND you roll the front fender lips (plus remove the LF front fender liner bolt). It will definitely be tight up front.
Probably better to go with the 9.5 x 17 Volk CE28N in 47-mm offset. This will move the wheels ~0.25-inch more inboard, and away from the front fender lips. You'd still need to run 255/40-17 tire sizes even with the 47-mm offset Volk CE28Ns for maximum front fender well clearance.
Probably better to go with the 9.5 x 17 Volk CE28N in 47-mm offset. This will move the wheels ~0.25-inch more inboard, and away from the front fender lips. You'd still need to run 255/40-17 tire sizes even with the 47-mm offset Volk CE28Ns for maximum front fender well clearance.
Originally posted by SilverR1
Is this wheel setup possible? I'm not sure if I'm going to go with the 17's or 18's yet. I want to do this so I can rotate. Also Rishi if you see this can you pm me a price?
Is this wheel setup possible? I'm not sure if I'm going to go with the 17's or 18's yet. I want to do this so I can rotate. Also Rishi if you see this can you pm me a price?
Last edited by SleepR1; Aug 4, 2002 at 05:22 PM.
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Ahh...even better! I wasn't aware the SSR Comps were going to be available in 9.5 x 18, 50-mm offset!
Cool!
Cool!
Originally posted by ARD T2
I'd suggest the 18,9.5 in a +50 offset that's coming at the end of this month. Let me know if you're interested.
Rishie
I'd suggest the 18,9.5 in a +50 offset that's coming at the end of this month. Let me know if you're interested.
Rishie
Yeah me neither. Luckily I try to stay on top of this ****.
I was ecstatic to say the least. I'm just concerned with their strength on the street as I've heard mixed responses.
Rishie
I was ecstatic to say the least. I'm just concerned with their strength on the street as I've heard mixed responses.
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With 9.5 x 18, 50-mm offset SSR Comps, I'd go with 265/35-18 Kumho Ecsta 700 R-compound tires for both road and track use. If you have a track-trailer then I'd go with 275/35-18 Hoosier R3S03 for max grip.
As tempting as the 9.5 x 18, 50-mm offset SSR Comps might be, I think I'd still go with the Volk CE28Ns in 9.5 x 17, 47-mm offset with 255/40-17 Kumho Victoracer V700s OR 275/40-17 Hoosier R3S03... I believe the 17-inch wheel sizes offer the best compromise between handling feel, stick, lightness, strength, and looks
As tempting as the 9.5 x 18, 50-mm offset SSR Comps might be, I think I'd still go with the Volk CE28Ns in 9.5 x 17, 47-mm offset with 255/40-17 Kumho Victoracer V700s OR 275/40-17 Hoosier R3S03... I believe the 17-inch wheel sizes offer the best compromise between handling feel, stick, lightness, strength, and looks
Last edited by SleepR1; Aug 5, 2002 at 04:11 PM.
