More wheel decisions...(couple pics)
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More wheel decisions...(couple pics)
I decided to go w/ the Falken Hanabi's.
I'm plannin on the 17x7.5 w/ the 42mm offset. They weigh 16.94lbs. But they also have a 17x9 w/20mm offset. Or .866" closer to the strut. They have no weight posted, so I guess low 20's. The reason I am considering the 9" wide wheels is because I want some wide tires, 245/40R17's. On the 7.5's, they will fit, but I am sure there will be some rollover. If I do the 9.0's, I could fit all the way up to about a 265 or so(I plan to eventually minitub the front and rear for a wider footprint). Or I could stagger now with the 9's in rear, and 7.5's front, and then later when funds are better to cut away the inner fenders, and replace suspension, I could just buy two rims instead of all 4 9"ers.
Also, they only offer the wheels in bronze or silver. I love the bronze look, but think they might clash with my paint. Sunburst Orange Metallic. Photoshop pleeeezzzze
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2 questions
1. Will 17x9's fit on the front or rear with that offset?
2. Bronze or silver?
Thanks,
Ryan
I'm plannin on the 17x7.5 w/ the 42mm offset. They weigh 16.94lbs. But they also have a 17x9 w/20mm offset. Or .866" closer to the strut. They have no weight posted, so I guess low 20's. The reason I am considering the 9" wide wheels is because I want some wide tires, 245/40R17's. On the 7.5's, they will fit, but I am sure there will be some rollover. If I do the 9.0's, I could fit all the way up to about a 265 or so(I plan to eventually minitub the front and rear for a wider footprint). Or I could stagger now with the 9's in rear, and 7.5's front, and then later when funds are better to cut away the inner fenders, and replace suspension, I could just buy two rims instead of all 4 9"ers.
Also, they only offer the wheels in bronze or silver. I love the bronze look, but think they might clash with my paint. Sunburst Orange Metallic. Photoshop pleeeezzzze
2 questions
1. Will 17x9's fit on the front or rear with that offset?
2. Bronze or silver?
Thanks,
Ryan
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Ummm...Bump...
Do you guys hate these wheels or what? Just a few opinions on color please.
I'm getting them cuz they're the lightest for my budget. I thought they were real nice, especially since you don't see that style anywhere.
Do you guys hate these wheels or what? Just a few opinions on color please.
I'm getting them cuz they're the lightest for my budget. I thought they were real nice, especially since you don't see that style anywhere.
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I generally hate wheels that are this style (aka Integra wheels) but I've seen these on an Ion in 17" and they actually look nice.
no to a 9" wide wheel...you don't have the power to move a wheel that wide anyway.
go 17x7.5 in a silver wheel
no to a 9" wide wheel...you don't have the power to move a wheel that wide anyway.
go 17x7.5 in a silver wheel
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Yes power isn't there right now. (Hopefully at 170crankhp
) XTC Downpipe in the mail as we speak!!
But I was gonna supercharge in the next 6 months or so. 
And in maybe 2 or 3 years, pull the engine apart and go for all forged internals, and major head work. 
Kinda hoping tuning will be out within 6 months too. Pleeeeeaze HP Tuners Pleeeeeeaze
PS: I'm kinda smiley happy right now... 
...If you can't tell.
) XTC Downpipe in the mail as we speak!! But I was gonna supercharge in the next 6 months or so. And in maybe 2 or 3 years, pull the engine apart and go for all forged internals, and major head work. Kinda hoping tuning will be out within 6 months too. Pleeeeeaze HP Tuners Pleeeeeeaze
PS: I'm kinda smiley happy right now...
...If you can't tell.
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