all right all of those with knowlege and experience far beyond mine....i'm running an integra in auto-x (street mod) and would like to stay with a 15" wheel (ITR calipers), what's the best width to run with without worry of rubbing, etc.....i'm not lowered too much, probably around 2" thanks for all the help and input.


Modified by 95dc2 at 1:06 PM 3/4/2004

 

For SM, I would say 15x7.5 on 225/45/15 Hoosier or Kuhmo if you want to stick with 15" wheel size.

 

what are some descently priced wheels in 7.5? i've been looking around, but nothing is really showing up? do you have any suggestions/ places to look? thanks

 

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Try Kosei K-1s from Tire Rack. Ok looks wise cheap and light. I think they are 15X7 but you can get 15 X7.5 IIRC.

 

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you don't want to rub or have minor issues with rubbing? 15x7 will be your best bet. a +38 kosei will be cheap, and shod with a 225 hoosier, you will have minor rubbing at full lock on the insides, and if you are very low, it will rub under full cornering load high center on the outside fender lip.

 

so putting 225/50-15s on 15x7s is not good?

 

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Try Kosei K-1s from Tire Rack. Ok looks wise cheap and light. I think they are 15X7 but you can get 15 X7.5 IIRC.</TD></TR></TABLE>

sorry for the noob question, but what is IIRC? the 7.5 does sound tempting......tg

 

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sorry for the noob question, but what is IIRC? the 7.5 does sound tempting......tg</TD></TR></TABLE>

IIRC= If I Recall Correctly...

anyways, I'll be needing either 15" or 16" wheels fr autocross, with either 225/50-16 or 225/50-15 tires, but I'm still trying ot figure out all this section width stuff to make sure the commonly available 15x7" or 16x7" wheels would work. 7.5" wheels are hard to find

 

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IIRC= If I Recall Correctly...

anyways, I'll be needing either 15" or 16" wheels fr autocross, with either 225/50-16 or 225/50-15 tires, but I'm still trying ot figure out all this section width stuff to make sure the commonly available 15x7" or 16x7" wheels would work. 7.5" wheels are hard to find </TD></TR></TABLE>

As Rodney said earlier...for autocross stay with 15 inch rims. The 15X7 Kosei is great for the money, if you want to kill the wallet order up some SSR Comps in 15X7 stack some 225s on them and go have fun on autocross courses.

 

yes. Actually I know someone who may be able to sell me a set of used 4x114.3 15x7" Enkeis for $100. Not as "nice" as the Koseis, but they get the job done I was just worried that I'd have a lot to lose by going with 7" instead of 7.5" if i were to go with 225mm tread width in the distant future (larger section width).

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by LX4CYL &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">yes. Actually I know someone who may be able to sell me a set of used 4x114.3 15x7" Enkeis for $100. Not as "nice" as the Koseis, but they get the job done I was just worried that I'd have a lot to lose by going with 7" instead of 7.5" if i were to go with 225mm tread width in the distant future (larger section width).</TD></TR></TABLE>

You going to this months Houston autocross event on Sunday? If you want, you could use my 16x7 Enkei's with 205/55-16 Azenis and see if you'd like a setup like that...

 

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You going to this months Houston autocross event on Sunday? If you want, you can use my 16x7 Enkei's with 205/55-16 Azenis.</TD></TR></TABLE>

lol, what do you mean use? I'm going to a TAMSCC autocross this sunday. Thanks for the offer

BTW, those tires almost match my stock diameter. Do you have the same bolt pattern as me (4x114.3mm)?

 

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lol, what do you mean use? I'm going to a TAMSCC autocross this sunday. Thanks for the offer

BTW, those tires almost match my stock diameter. Do you have the same bolt pattern as me (4x114.3mm)?</TD></TR></TABLE>

Sorry, didn't see you had a 4x114.3mm bolt pattern - thought Accords had 5X4.5" (114.3mm) bolt pattern... Well have fun at ATM then

 

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Sorry, didn't see you had a 4x114.3mm bolt pattern - thought Accords had 5X4.5" (114.3mm) bolt pattern... Well have fun at ATM then </TD></TR></TABLE>

I will I may be able to make the next BMWCCA event next Sunday, and perhaps the May Houston Event.

lol, if you did have the 4x114.3mm bolt pattern, I would have made you an offer

 

please if you are not going to pick up those enkeis let me know.. i need a set of 15x7 in that bastardized bolt pattern. kosei k1's are impossible to find in 4x114.3

 

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I'll let him know, but I'm not sure if he's willing to ship from Texas...

BTW, this may interest you:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors...43956

 

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i see in your sig you have an accord, so in your case a 225/50 is fine. unless you have major power, a 225/50 will be too tall for the average civic/integra.

 

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i see in your sig you have an accord, so in your case a 225/50 is fine. unless you have major power, a 225/50 will be too tall for the average civic/integra. </TD></TR></TABLE>

yes, my question was whether or not putting 225/50 on a 7" wide wheel would would work, but I guess I'll be ok.

BTW, 225/50-15 on a 15" wheel would create a 1" smaller than stock rolling diameter. Should help me out when I'm stuck in second gear all the time, but I can't find anything in 225/50-15, hence the reason why I talk about 16" so much The only azeni available in 15" may have too small of a rolling diameter for my car (almost 2" smaller than stock).