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Old Nov 9, 2004 | 05:09 AM
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Would it be possible to fit 15" rims around the callipers of an s2K? Reason being, I have a brand new set, 1 month old I used on my Type R before it was stolen and don't want to be take a huge loss in selling them. THanks.

What specs do you guys think I may need if I go with a 15" rim?
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Old Nov 9, 2004 | 07:09 AM
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It wouldn't take much for you to bolt one on the front and rear to see if they'll clear the calipers. You shouldn't use non-staggered wheels for any kind of summer driving, but if you're using them for winter tires and they fit on the car, why not? Just make sure you still stagger the snow tires. You may be limited to the size of tire due to the width of the wheels.
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Old Nov 9, 2004 | 08:05 AM
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I currently do not own one, but should be picking one up shortly. The rim size is 15x6.5. What do you mean by staggering the snow tires? I'm very new to RWD.
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Old Nov 9, 2004 | 08:22 AM
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Originally Posted by 2qwik2nv,Nov 9 2004, 11:05 AM
I currently do not own one, but should be picking one up shortly. The rim size is 15x6.5. What do you mean by staggering the snow tires? I'm very new to RWD.
The S2000 comes with narrower wheels and tires on the front than on the back. This is to achieve better stability at speed. If your wheels were to fit (and I still don't know if they will), you will have the same width of wheels front and back. If you use these wheels, you should still get the stock sizes of snow tires to put on them. This way, you will at least keep the proper tire stagger even though you won't have the proper wheel stagger. Since you wouldn't normally drive as fast or as aggressively in winter, this is why I say they will work for winter tire use.

ps. I'm still not sure that a 15" wheel will clear the brake components.
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