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zim
03-27-2008, 02:51 PM
Is this possible? I'm pretty sure the RSX lug pattern is 5x114.3 and I think the wheels would look awesome on the ms3 if they were painted a gunmetal color. Anybody have these wheels?

here's what they look like:
http://img257.imageshack.us/img257/670/wheels004na5.jpg
07SilverSpeed6
03-27-2008, 11:50 PM
My buddy has a 02 Type-S with the 05/06 wheels and the lug pattern is 5X114.3 like ours. I think he mentioned his offset is +43. Unfortunately, I think that is too much of a difference for us (correct me if I am wrong, someone). I think that the lowest we can go it +48 (from +55) without rub issues (if lowered) and changing handling characteristics.

Personally, if you like these you would love the RX-8s (correct offset) and 18x8. They are hard to get your hands on, though.
MidwestSpeed3
03-28-2008, 12:39 AM
It really depends on the width and the size tire. I ran a 17x7 +42 with 215 blizzaks for my winter wheel without a problem.
clicknext
03-28-2008, 12:52 AM
I think they'd be nice if they actually fit, but the problem I see is they have an Acura logo on them, and I'm pretty sure you can't swap centre caps. ;)
zim
03-28-2008, 03:50 AM
well you could always just paint the centercap black or something.
I also meant to ask, what is the smallest size wheel you can run without having a brake issue? 16"?
DredPir8Roberts
03-28-2008, 10:31 AM
From what I've seen, general consensus is that you can only go down to 17" wheels, but you MIGHT be able to get away with 16" steelies
CnoTataymo
03-28-2008, 01:06 PM
The offset of the 05-06' Type S wheels are +45. I remember this because my friend just lowered his car and I checked out his wheels. I think they're fairly light compared to most stock wheels.
clos561
03-28-2008, 02:30 PM
From what I've seen, general consensus is that you can only go down to 17" wheels, but you MIGHT be able to get away with 16" steelies

i have 16x8 FD wheels FTW
Nliiitend1
03-28-2008, 06:59 PM
I'm running 17x7 et44 Fusion wheels as winter wheels with 215/50R17 tires with no issues at all.

I'm pretty sure that there a many 16" wheels that fit, but I'm sure it depends highly on spoke design vs. brake caliper clearance at that point...
08cosmic3
03-28-2008, 09:43 PM
i have 16x8 FD wheels FTW

I have a set of FD's for sale that I had on my Probe GT. Do you have any pictures of what they look like on a MS3? Did you lower the car to make it look better? Why the FD's? I know they are very light but that must screw up your speedometer alot. I might keep the FD's for the strip, put drag radials on them. I did not think they would work on the Speed 3

Scott.