i know the ssr comps come in 15x7.5, but they aren't listed on the tirerack site as fitting my car ('96 integra rs). i also thought the kosei k1s came in that size at one time, but again, can't find it.

any ideas? will the 7.5 be too much rim for a 205/50 azenis? i'm purchasing with the thought that eventually i'll move up to R tires and would benefit from the wider rim... but maybe not?

 

I have 205 azenis on 7.5" rims right now, and soon they will be on 8" wide rims. You'll be fine.

Did you look at Advan to see if they make a 7.5" wide 4x100 wheel? Either them or Volk.

If not, then you'll need to go the custom route.

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Todd00 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">I have 205 azenis on 7.5" rims right now, and soon they will be on 8" wide rims. You'll be fine.

Did you look at Advan to see if they make a 7.5" wide 4x100 wheel? Either them or Volk.

If not, then you'll need to go the custom route.</TD></TR></TABLE>


do you have them on volks? what are you getting for the 15x8s?

who does custom wheels, and what would i be looking at in terms of price starting points?

thanks,
phil

 

If volk or advan makes a 15x7.5, that would be your best bet (and probably cheapest).

15x8 = volk. 15x7.5 = SSR. This is on an ITR though.

Actually: Volk 15x7 1/2JJ, +43, 4x100

 

Call Frank Lin (GhettoRacer on here) and see if he can still get these


More info here http://www.g-speed.com/enkei/

 

205s on a 7.5inch rim? Hmm, why not settle for a 7'' rim that fits 205s fine. Even 6.5'' rims do fine with 205s

sorry just wanted to rant, if you find them, put up a link

 

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sorry just wanted to rant, if you find them, put up a link</TD></TR></TABLE>

If you want to rant, make sure the rant is a valid one. In this case, it is not.

The azenis are far from optimal on a 6.5" wheel. I don't feel like explaining this again.

 

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If you want to rant, make sure the rant is a valid one. In this case, it is not.

The azenis are far from optimal on a 6.5" wheel. I don't feel like explaining this again.</TD></TR></TABLE>

thanks for making it sound as if i said 205s are optimal for 6.5'' wide rims. Did i say optimal? Actually i said they are fine. As in its not the end of the world if you run a 205 series tire on a 6.5'' rim like people on these boards make it out to be.

 

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thanks for making it sound as if i said 205s are optimal for 6.5'' wide rims. Did i say optimal? Actually i said they are fine. As in its not the end of the world if you run a 205 series tire on a 6.5'' rim like people on these boards make it out to be.


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You can run the tires on a 5.5" rim if you can get them mounted, but that doesn't mean it is a good thing.

Fact is, they will just grip better on a wider rim. And the point of this post was looking for optimal grip, and a 7.5" rim will be better than a 7" rim for the 205 Azenis. For the average guy, a 6.5" or 7.5" rim probably won't matter. But in the context for competitive autox, it will.