New wheels

[gregrego]

So, I made the thread on 780 and got nothing but BS from those guys, so I will try here, where guys know and respect good fitment.

I recently sold my wheels, and am still looking to buy some, I haven't found any I like a lot yet...

I'm looking for some suggestions, or if you know of any for sale, my price limit is 1500-2k just for the wheels. I used to have volk GT-n's so I want something of the same caliber and level, and something that has lip.

I guess I'll start with a pic of my old setup.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3311/3427759467_3051bc5a03.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3566/3464138703_1c11673137_b.jpg

[gregrego]

I spent a week bidding on meisters in Japan, but the price went far above my max in the last 2 hours :(

I'm currently looking at brand new Work XD-9's
17x8.5 +31
17x9.5 +28

[gregrego]

http://www.jdmchicago.com/images/mr/13.jpg

this car has 17x7.5, 17x9.5

I have a secret love for Blitz 01's, and 03's

[Redlyne_mr2]

Le37s would look good always loved the blitz wheels as well if u can find a set. Your sizing that u want looks good. 9 +22 works nice in the rear as well.

[gregrego]

I hear that the blitz 03's are prone to corrosion around the bolts, and looking at the ones on rbwheels, they are all corroded, so that kinda sucks.

LE37's are awesome but what sizes would i need for them to be concave?

[Redlyne_mr2]

Can't get concave le's unfortunately

[gregrego]

Yea, i did some lookin, they are a flat face, unless they are pretty wide.. They are also discontinued, and very tough to find in proper sizes.

These could be great with a refinish/polish.

http://www.rbwheels.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=17_21_23&products_id=2323&zenid=1cfb486dd1de34b3621d9bdd3d63d99c

[Redlyne_jr]

buy some advan rg's haha ill give u a good deal...

[gregrego]

Depends on what you call a good deal :)

Also, I'm not 100% sure the advan gold will look good with the AMP.

[Redlyne_jr]

pm sent :poosie:

[gregrego]

SO I made my decision, not your RG's, something brand new.

Last question before I buy them, COLOR and Size..

http://www.jdmchicago.com/images/mr/14.jpg

These are 17's, Should I get 18's in order to get hella flush?

What offsets will give me fitment that will not require a pull

18x8 front

Available offsets, +28, +35

18x10 rear (OR 18x9??)

Available offsets, +18, +38. The lip is the same regardless of offset.

COLORS:

STD Color: Matt Bronze (MHG), Matt Gray Silver (MGS)
Optional Color: White (WHT), WORK Metal Buff (WMB)

I emailed asking about getting them done Matte Black

I hate making a decision like this cause if they don't fit then I'm hooped!

[Redlyne_jr]

IMO a balance of both looks and function come into play i personally would rep 17's better for tracking, lighter.. etc but thats just me.. either way nice choice on the wheels they should work pretty well with your cars color..:D

[thinmyster]

those look nice i still prefer the blitz01s though.

[Redlyne_mr2]

18's are gross on an sw20 IMO. Diameter wont affect flushness really either. 17x8 +28 will work nice in the front. In the back 17x9 +18 if you can get it. Those are nice wheels for sure.

[gregrego]

Originally posted by Redlyne_mr2
18's are gross on an sw20 IMO. Diameter wont affect flushness really either. 17x8 +28 will work nice in the front. In the back 17x9 +18 if you can get it. Those are nice wheels for sure.

ok,

Available sizes in 17 are,

17x7.5, +32 +42
17x8.5, +25 +32
17x9.5, +17, +28, +38

So Matte Satin Black might work?? They can always be repainted later which is nice.

[Redlyne_mr2]

If you want to go really aggressive and do a bit of work to the front then 17x8.5+25 and 17x9.5+17.

[gregrego]

I will be rolling, there's no doubt in that but I really don't want to pull the fenders, in my opinion that really wrecks the body lines of the car.

[Redlyne_mr2]

OK id do +28 in the rear then.

[Redlyne_mr2]

And 32 in the front

[gregrego]

That was the original plan, and will require a small spacer front and rear to push them out enough. I'm just awaiting word on the custom color.

[Redlyne_mr2]

Yah just read youre thread on mr2oc... looks like spacers in the front will be needed.

[Redlyne_jr]

i rolled my shit like 2 weeks ago and it pulled the fenders regardless if i wanted it haha the fender roller kind of just pulls them regardless if u want it 2.. lol like i think mine pulled like 5-7mm on each side.. looks aggressive though..

[gregrego]

Holy 5-7 is a lot. When I did the evo It pulled a tiny bit too. Did u do it with the spindle copnnected to the coilover?

[Redlyne_jr]

Originally posted by gregrego
Holy 5-7 is a lot. When I did the evo It pulled a tiny bit too. Did u do it with the spindle copnnected to the coilover?

no i just bolted it onto the hub.. spindle? haha maybe i missed something lol..

[gregrego]

Yea, I dunno I've seen a few different methods, but most have the person removing the oem coilover, or installing their oem suspension so they have more travel for the roller.

We'll see how it goes.

Bought the wheels in Endurance black with a non - stick clear coat, so break dust wont stick to them.

here's an example of them:

I will have more dish than the wheel on the right.

http://www.iputinwork.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/03/matteblackxd9_01.jpg

http://www.iputinwork.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/03/matteblackxd9_02.jpg

http://www.iputinwork.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/rijo_08.jpg

http://www.iputinwork.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/fd_xd9_endblk_02.jpg

[Redlyne_mr2]

Looks sick man, what size did you end up going with?

[gregrego]

17x8.5, 9.5, +32, +28

[95EagleAWD]

Nice, Greg!

[gregrego]

preview.

Will need a 3-4 mm spacer in front to clear coilovers, and then about a 5mm in the rear to compensate and even out the stance.

Rear fitment.
http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i133/gregrego/mr2004.jpg

http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i133/gregrego/mr2006.jpg

http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i133/gregrego/mr2007.jpg

Front:
http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i133/gregrego/mr2010.jpg

http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i133/gregrego/mr2011.jpg

http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i133/gregrego/mr2012.jpg

[sh0ko]

DAYUUUMMMM...jealous!

[red99600]

fronts are very aggressive !
i would adjust the camber with camber plates and crash bolt combination to tweak it

[Redlyne_mr2]

Can't wait to seem them all mounted up.

[gregrego]

Thanks guys, I'll be in Calgary tomorrow evening around 7:30 picking up some stuff, if anyone wants to get some wings or something, I'm sure there is a place down there with cheap wings on a Wednesday :dunno: I'm game.

[gregrego]

http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i133/gregrego/mr2009.jpg

They look so small without tires! But smaller wheels = looower car :D

[Redlyne_jr]

looks sick greg.. stoked to see it stanced with tires.. haha

[gregrego]

yeah, can't wait either, but im too flippin lazy to get it done fast.

I'm just excited to have a completely different car compared to all the other mr2's out there this summer!

[gregrego]

Originally posted by gregrego
Thanks guys, I'll be in Calgary tomorrow evening around 7:30 picking up some stuff, if anyone wants to get some wings or something, I'm sure there is a place down there with cheap wings on a Wednesday :dunno: I'm game.

[speeed]

sick wheels, i have the same ones in bronze waiting to me mounted

[Redlyne_mr2]

Sorry man, would love to meet up but I'm working late.

[gregrego]

bah all good, took us like 4 hours to get to Calgary, not sure why lol, we grabbed the stuff and drove home, was in bed by 12:30