I just ordered my SSR from the Tire Rack. I'm Getting 17s for the street because I already have 15inch race wheels and tires. The Racks recommended size is a 17x8 with a 48 offset, However My Wholesale rep sells all the SSR wheels to REALTIME for there ITRS and they use 17x7.5, 42mm offset, so thats what I ordered. Does anyone else have a 17 SSR and what size/offset do you have?

Thanks Mattj

 

GEEZ!!! 17x8?!?! Someone is smoking crack.
i would get 17x7
7.5 seems too wide. It is possible to fit, but it still might not.
Beware!

 

Those are going to be some big rims!!!!!!

 

I would have prefered 16s but Tire rack does not have them. I'll get some pictures next week and post them with my new, c/f hood, new wheels, and GSR spoiler.

Mattj

 

Thats gonna look really ugly

 

Great!! Does that mean I can join TEAM TOILET?

Mattj

 

I'm getting ready to purchase 15" SSR Competition's with Yokohama AO32's for summer use. Let you know when I get them, post pics.

 

Matt,

What size tires? Anything wider than 205's on those wheels is probably going to rub unless you mill down your wheels or so a serious fender roll job.

Mike

 

Are you serious? The realtime R's run 17" SSR's. I don't think they look bad at all.

 

Realtime runs a 17x7 SSR rim. However, that size is not available to the general public.

 

Anyone have pics of gunmetal (if they come in that color) or silver SSR Cometitions on their R? I would like to see pics also.... on a PY one if possible.

Jon

 

Muahahahaha! Good one matt

jon

 

Just so that we are accurate here and not busting your chops but.....

When the RealTime team was here at Mosport outside Toronto (like any Speedvision Touring Car race) the fans can go into the pits and chat with the pit crew members. The size is no secret. You can walk right up and chack out the cars and ask questions and take photos. Here are some of mine:





they run 225/45ZR/17 (major offset modifications) shave Toyo T1's on SSR Competition aluminum 7.5 x 17 in rims.



they even put the "secret" info on their website! http://www.realtimerl.com./working1.html

cheers

 

First off, those SSR's are a total ripoff of the Advan RG! They look almost exactly the same. Also, in that last pic, the fender looks like it has lost a major battle with a baseball bat. I don't think that wheel/tire combo would fit without some major rolling.

 

i used to get speedvision on direct tv, that was until they found out i was pirating..

 

Does anybody know who makes the rear wing they use?

 

I want to get to the bottom of this: Does Realtime use the 17's because they are required to, or do they use them because the handling iprovement outweighs the acceleration loss?

Jon

 

BTW- does anyone have pics of the SSR Cometitions in 16 or 17 inch on their ITR?

Jon

 

I have my 17 x 7.5 42mm offset which is the same as on the realtime cars. I am running 205/40/17 tires and the car is lowered with Apex n1 Coilovers. The wheels fit fine, If someone can post pics I'll email the pics to them

thanks Mattj

 

here they are...

 

i run 16x7.5" with 215/40/16's, 43mm offset and they fit fine with no rubbing problems . . .

 

Thanks for posting those Mike, The Lotus Elise was something that was of interest a couple of weeks ago.

 

I'm thinking about buying 15" SSR Competitions. If anybody has these on their car, please let me know or post some pics, thanks.

 

I'm pretty sure they switched to 17's because the series is now sponsored by Toyo Tires and they want to push/advertise tires that can be purchased by the general public (i.e. non R compound) Toyo T1-S's

 

the 25 in. wheel diameter afforded with the 17 in. rims is 2 in. over stock but is compensated for with a JDM final drive. So I guess they are doing this for the tire width gain. Toyo T1's suck...sorry but it's true...compared to Yokes or the new Vector Rated Kuhmos...I wish Yokohama would sponsor that series. I'm sure the Toyo owners will jump all over me now.

As for the baseball bat fenders, remember Kleinubing punted Roger Foo and his teamate Hugh Plumb off for the win at Mosport which is where I took these pics , so they are kinda dented from hard work climbing from 17th to 1st At least he got fined for it.
I'm sure they roll the fender if that's what you are saying....