16x8 +50 Offset Fitment?

[nazgul350r]

How did the spacers work?

 

[sean22306]

It started to rain so spacers never got used. I'm fairly confident that they will work when I get the narrower tires on there.

 

[njaremka]

nice. so, what was the tire size you used on your test fit? 225/50? no spacer in the rear, and it rubbed?

 

[sean22306]

nice. so, what was the tire size you used on your test fit? 225/50? no spacer in the rear, and it rubbed?

Yea 225/50 no spacer front or rear. Rears rubbed the strut very little, and caught the fender lip too. I really really don't want to have to roll them, I've never done it.. I guess eventually if thats what it comes down to I will.

 

[njaremka]

where did the tire rub the strut?

 

[sean22306]

Looked like where the sidewall of the tire stuck out the most. With a 215 it will have a slight stretch and will eliminate that issue.

 

[njaremka]

thanks, helps a little bit. only thing i'm not sure about is you have 225/50 tires, which is quite big. i wonder if thats why you had rubbing. i wonder if a 225/45 would be any different or not. i'm having a hard time finding some 215/45 tires...

 

[sean22306]

What size does the es have? 195/60/16 stock?

225/50 would be closer to your stock size diameter wise. 215/55 is even closer.

 

[njaremka]

what?!?! um, no. stock is 195/50-16.

195/50-16 has a calculated diameter of about 23.7 inches

neither of your choices are even close
225/50-16 has a calculated diameter of about 24.9 inches
215/55-16 has a calculated diameter of about 25.3 inches

closest match would be 225/45-16
225/45-16 has a calculated diameter of about 24.0 inches

even better would be a 215/45-16
215/45-16 has a calculated diameter of about 23.6 inches

 

[sean22306]

Why such a wide tire? 205/50 is pretty common and is like 1mph off the stock speedo.

You can get some 225/50 falken 512's for $101 a tire with free shipping.

 

[njaremka]

why waste an 8 inch wide rim on a tire that will fit on the stock 6 inch wide rim? thats why such a wide tire.


i'm starting to look at 215/45's so i dont have to roll my fender or run spacers.

 

[nazgul350r]

I did a 5mm in front and a 3mm in the rear.

 

[MakeMeGoFast]

Are those with 225/50's ?

 

[nazgul350r]

yes

 

[sean22306]

Your car isnt lowered though is it? I think thats the issue I'm running into. Tires are getting mounted today or tomorrow so hopefully I'll have pictures up soon.

 

[2.0t03speed]

i want a set of fd rims some one hook me up!! =) please

 

[nazgul350r]

Your car isnt lowered though is it? I think thats the issue I'm running into. Tires are getting mounted today or tomorrow so hopefully I'll have pictures up soon.

Correct, stock height.

 

[MakeMeGoFast]

i want a set of fd rims some one hook me up!! =) please

Go on Rx7club . com. Join up post a WTB for FD Rims. And you'll get bobarded with offers.

 

[nazgul350r]

Drove it to work today. The rears rub on the fender lip in the rear. So first I will take out the spacer and see how that works. If that doesnt work out I will roll the lip on it.

 

[sean22306]

I drove mine today without a spacer in the rear and I'm rubbing the fender lip. Talked to a local shop and theyre gonna roll my fenders for like $30. They look nice