The Official FC Wheel Fitment Thread
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I'm pretty sure (correct me if im wrong, please) but just from what I've seen around the shop here is when the aspect ratio decreases (say 60 to a 40) the tire width increases. Like for example I have a set of 225-60-16's that are 7 inches wide from tread edge to edge and a set of 215-40-17's that are 7.5 inches from edge to edge. At least with these two sets of tires there are two main benifits with useing the 17, 1: wider tire, more contact patch 2: lower profile tire (less camber, decreased tire roll) and 3: (could be good or bad) smaller diameter tire IE: less weight, shorter final drive gearing, and the ability to go lower with the suspension, but the speedo will be off.
On a side note the 225-60-16's on my car have rubbed 1/4" deep grooves on the inside of the tires on the front due to hard cornering, they didn't touch when the car was sitting still, so if your wheels/tire are really really close, remember that things change when everything is in motion.
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On a side note the 225-60-16's on my car have rubbed 1/4" deep grooves on the inside of the tires on the front due to hard cornering, they didn't touch when the car was sitting still, so if your wheels/tire are really really close, remember that things change when everything is in motion.
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i've thought about the possibility of my tires actually rubbing when cornering and such but don't remember seeing any evidence that there was contact. i never really looked for it but i think i'll take a gander tomorrow.
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Cheers: Pictures of what? 215's on 17? sorry can't help ya there.... I was just trying to help the others. If there into 215's up front its not my place or anyones place to tell them different.
You already have pictures of my car.
You already have pictures of my car.
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hey guys need info....... Im mounting stock fd (16x8) with 225/50/16 toyo proxes on my fc they say i in need spacers in the front...... anyone know what size spacers i need any info would be helpful thanks again....
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Does anyone know what kind of wheels these are? I dont like the car I found them on, but I do like the wheels. I looked for about 2 hours non stop and came up unsuccessful.
PS: I'm probably getting Falken Azenis(sp) 225/45's. Those fit, im pretty sure.
PS: I'm probably getting Falken Azenis(sp) 225/45's. Those fit, im pretty sure.
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Originally posted by anobii
I'm pretty sure (correct me if im wrong, please) but just from what I've seen around the shop here is when the aspect ratio decreases (say 60 to a 40) the tire width increases. Like for example I have a set of 225-60-16's that are 7 inches wide from tread edge to edge and a set of 215-40-17's that are 7.5 inches from edge to edge.
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I'm pretty sure (correct me if im wrong, please) but just from what I've seen around the shop here is when the aspect ratio decreases (say 60 to a 40) the tire width increases. Like for example I have a set of 225-60-16's that are 7 inches wide from tread edge to edge and a set of 215-40-17's that are 7.5 inches from edge to edge.
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Yeah, Regamaster EVO's to me too.
Summit Racing has them down to 5.5mm.
http://fc3spro.com/TECH/MODS/RT/rims.htm
You want something thinner than 5mm?
-Ted
Summit Racing has them down to 5.5mm.
http://fc3spro.com/TECH/MODS/RT/rims.htm
You want something thinner than 5mm?
-Ted
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Originally posted by RETed
Yeah, Regamaster EVO's to me too.
Summit Racing has them down to 5.5mm.
http://fc3spro.com/TECH/MODS/RT/rims.htm
You want something thinner than 5mm?
-Ted
Yeah, Regamaster EVO's to me too.
Summit Racing has them down to 5.5mm.
http://fc3spro.com/TECH/MODS/RT/rims.htm
You want something thinner than 5mm?
-Ted
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#91
Okay, I've dug a little and wish to share about tire sizeing. I was wrong about the width increasing as the aspect ratio decreases. I was using two different tire performance types to compare (all season vs ultra high performance). From what I have read, it is very possable to have a 215 wider than a 225, 235, and even as much as a 245 in extreme cases as far as tread width is concerned. Lets take a 225/50/16 for example. 225= the sectional width in mm, not tread width. 50= percentage of sectional with, or 225 x .50. and 16 is, well, you know what it is. Sectional width is the width of the tire from sidewall to sidewall at its widest point on a given rim. A friend a yokahama told me that there is NO standard for what rim size is used when calculating sectional width. Most manufacturers spec a 195-225 tire on a 6" wide rim, but that also changes with performance type. In other words if a 225 tire that was spec'd on a 6" rim was put on a 7" rim would yeild a sectional width of 235 and 245 on an 8" rim (10mm per inch) . But the tread width would not change. So in other words a 215 tire spec'd on a 6" rim and a 225 spec'd on a 7" rim could indeed have the same tread width, and pretty much in essence be the exact same tire size. Sidewall thickness is also an important point, as a thicker sidewall would not bulge as much, and in turn, make the tread width wider. Like a 225-40-16 bridgestone SO2 pole posistion would have a greater tread width than a 225-70-16 bridgestone turanza. So hey, maybe treadwidth can increase as the aspect ratio decreases, since the sidewall is stiffer on lower series tires. Anyway I now concider myself to be informed. I guess "wider" isn't always better.
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Just wondering. . .
I have an 86 base, 4 lug, and I'm looking at some 16x7 +40's. Anybody have this setup and what size tires would work to look good and have a safe clearance? They don't stick out any, do they? Or does somebody have a better setup? The 14's I have on there now are definitely too small, but 17's look abit too big to me.
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Originally posted by RETed
As a side note, I checked out a guy who was running some R32 Skyline GT-R rims which are like 16" x 8" +27 (offset I think), but he's running a 195 wide tire on those things! I just kinda shook my head...
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As a side note, I checked out a guy who was running some R32 Skyline GT-R rims which are like 16" x 8" +27 (offset I think), but he's running a 195 wide tire on those things! I just kinda shook my head...
-Ted
just curious as to why you disapprove of streaching tires?
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GOOD THREAD !
I Was Wondering , I have 4 new 215 x 50 x 17" tires ,(Feebees)
I Thought that id Replace the mint stock 15" & buy some 17" x 7" 5 x 114.3 , (offset ??) wheels to put on my stock 1990 FC GXL .. Any fit Issues with these tires or wheels ??
Thank's in advance ...
I Was Wondering , I have 4 new 215 x 50 x 17" tires ,(Feebees)
I Thought that id Replace the mint stock 15" & buy some 17" x 7" 5 x 114.3 , (offset ??) wheels to put on my stock 1990 FC GXL .. Any fit Issues with these tires or wheels ??
Thank's in advance ...
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Originally posted by RETed
As a side note, I checked out a guy who was running some R32 Skyline GT-R rims which are like 16" x 8" +27 (offset I think), but he's running a 195 wide tire on those things! I just kinda shook my head...
-Ted
Ya, I don't understand that either. I would much rather stretch a tire on a wider wheel. It handles really great.
I had a 255 on a 17 x 9.5 (now) 275-40 on the back...It was great
As a side note, I checked out a guy who was running some R32 Skyline GT-R rims which are like 16" x 8" +27 (offset I think), but he's running a 195 wide tire on those things! I just kinda shook my head...
-Ted
Ya, I don't understand that either. I would much rather stretch a tire on a wider wheel. It handles really great.
I had a 255 on a 17 x 9.5 (now) 275-40 on the back...It was great
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got my rims...
they are adr kasai (silver)
18x8 +32 (225/35/18)
18x9 +35 (265/35/18)
just want to thank you guys for you help w/offsets. as soon as i get them mounted i will get some pics for you guys. im hoping it looks tight =)
18x8 +32 (225/35/18)
18x9 +35 (265/35/18)
just want to thank you guys for you help w/offsets. as soon as i get them mounted i will get some pics for you guys. im hoping it looks tight =)