wheel/tire/suspension fitment thread

[perucho]

Well, an 8"-wide wheel is really closer to 8.5" overall (the 8" is a measurement inside the wheel lip) and with the 0mm offset you would have 4.25" of wheel towards the strut (which shouldn't be a problem) and 4.25" from the hub out. The wheels would stick out a good 2" past the fenders.

[MTec007]

forgive me, i dont know much about tires and all that. what exactly is offset and how is that done? same with spacers. what WOULD fit with no issues on a regular setup? im not ready to do all of the mods but im kinda looking at getting a set of rims to spruce the car up when i get my paint job done hopefully in summer

[Ghost]

Well, an 8"-wide wheel is really closer to 8.5" overall (the 8" is a measurement inside the wheel lip) and with the 0mm offset you would have 4.25" of wheel towards the strut (which shouldn't be a problem) and 4.25" from the hub out. The wheels would stick out a good 2" past the fenders.

im putting fender flares on so that wouldnt be an issue.

[perucho]

^ Yeah, I meant that they won't work with the stock setup.

[Ghost]

^ Yeah, I meant that they won't work with the stock setup.

legally you mean

[JPT]

forgive me, i dont know much about tires and all that. what exactly is offset and how is that done? same with spacers. what WOULD fit with no issues on a regular setup? im not ready to do all of the mods but im kinda looking at getting a set of rims to spruce the car up when i get my paint job done hopefully in summer

No issues? A 13" x 5" wheel with a 165/65-13 tire. Yes, such a size exists.

http://www.tirerack.com/tires/Spec.j...Potenza%20RE92

Offset is how much from the center the wheel mounting flange is. It's usually measured in millimeters.

Positive offset would mean that more of the rim sticks out away from the car. It's usually stated with a minus ( - ) sign. Like -25MM. In this example, just about 1 inch of the rim width will be toward the outside of the car (toward the fender).

Negative offset would mean that more of the rim is in toward the axle/strut area. Usually listed with a plus ( + ) sign.

The rim/tire combo above is very close to the stock size and is narrow enough to fit well with the typical sub compact wheel (approximately 13" x 5" with a +45 MM offset).

A spacer moves the wheel out away from the car (it goes between the wheel and the hub).

[MTec007]

so your saying the first size listed on that site is what im looking for?

[MTec007]

trying to search that site for some 13's.. what car came with 13s (assuming they carry 13" rims)

[JPT]

so your saying the first size listed on that site is what im looking for?

For absolutely no fitment issues? Yes, that size would work.

There are other sizes that would work too.

If you want to keep the stock rims, another size that would work is 155/80-12. It's slightly taller, but fits fine (it's what's on my car now).

trying to search that site for some 13's.. what car came with 13s (assuming they carry 13" rims)

I don't think TireRack carries 13" rims.

Here's a few...

http://www.performanceplustire.com/products/wheels/searchType/searchByWheelDiameter/wheelSize/13#prodAnchor

[FestYboy]

another size available is 175/60/13 slightly wider, and slightly shorter, but better traction.

[jcbgrady]

I am assuming 15/6.5 4x100/114 with a 40 offset will fit.

[sasquatch]

thats what i have... it may be 6 wide but it may be 6.5 lol... i just cant remember...

[bobbyspider]

6.5 may work with sasquatch's suggestion but id do more research 6.5 is wide with no mods. someone asked to see 8" wheels earlier silv3rbull3t did id check out his pics i think its the 8th pic down (suspension moded and he said it was still under dampened at that point)

[bobbyspider]

sorry i forgot to post the link to what i was talking about

http://www.fordfestiva.com/forums/sh...ad.php?t=25048 8th pic down

[Ghost]

i just picked up some 15x8" today. it is gonna be a really tight fit. they have 195/55r15s on them

i may be cutting the fenders out to make them fit.