1) 10 +45 is much more expensive
2) 10 +45 is heavier...most people buy volks because of how light they are...getting a 10in would defeat that purpose (for our cars anyway).
3) 10 +45 stretches a 255 tire...again...not a good quality ifyou're looking for performance.
4) Cuz ppl are scared to experiment. Now that these specs are pretty much common knowledge, i'm sure we'll see more ppl running them.


Sounds like you're trying to figure out exactly what your rim/tire setup will look like before you get it. You just need to go out, buy some rims, slap some tires on there, and see how it works...using all this information as guildlines. It's not an exact science. Tire widths and profiles vary between manufacturers, so a 255 from say kumho might clear, but a 255 from bridgestone might not. This is also all independent of your camber settings...what will you be running for alignment?

There's only so much you'll get from running the numbers. To get the perfect fitment, you just have to go out on a limb and make those last fine adjustments and tweaks yourself.

 

If you did your calculations correctly, the 10" wheel with +45 offset will stick out 30.7mm from where the 9" +63 wheel ends (which is not at the fender). You would have find out what size wheel is the most flush with x amount of camber and x size tires.

 

IMO, not speaking for other people of course, I believe that if people Ran 10's out back, they would actually want to utililze the most of there wide contact patch with at least 275's back there

Well, it all depends on the tire size, brand, etc since some tires run alot wider than others

oh. Sorry Nick haha. I thought you were talking to me lol

 

[QUOTE=BSeriouS,Aug 19 2008, 01:25 PM] oh. Sorry Nick haha.

 

Bottom line, most people running such wide wheels with low offsets aren't putting enough tire under the car. I ran 8.5" wheels with 255 and wanted 265's. I see most people on the forum thinking they are bad ass with low offset 9" wheels but they're running 245 tires. That ricer IMO. Tires give grip, if you are true uber bad ass JDM you wouldn't be skimping on tires so you can brag about your low offset wheels.

 

I also agree that 10" wide wheels are probably pushing it for S2000 usage. Maybe if you're FI or running wide slicks or R comps for track use it might be worth the added weigth for the width. IMO, the widest width I'd go on a 240-250hp sub 3000lbs street car is 9.5" but it's what ever works for you.

 

[QUOTE=Highrpmek,Aug 19 2008, 02:40 PM] Bottom line, most people running such wide wheels with low offsets aren't putting enough tire under the car.

 

No offence to anyone but what is the big deal about divulging wheel specs. Just curious? Doesn't that defeat the purpose of a forum?

 

[QUOTE=Highrpmek,Aug 19 2008, 02:40 PM] Bottom line, most people running such wide wheels with low offsets aren't putting enough tire under the car.

 

Well, some people like to keep their setups unique. Kinda sucks when you spend alot of time researching and experimenting, then all of a sudden, your setup isn't unique anymore cuz everyone is buying the same wheels and specs. Look at Enkei RPF-1 +45's. People used to be scared to run those. Now everyone has them. Great looking wheel...great offsets...but no longer unique.

I've given out my specs cuz i could care less...but i've already received numerous PM's from people asking me what they have to do to run my specs.....i predict seeing 17x9 +22 with rear overs popping up alot more now.