Wheels and Tires Discussion about wheels and tires for the S2000.
Sponsored by:
Sponsored by:

Custom Wheels

Old Jul 27, 2005 | 08:30 AM
  #1  
bigal1's Avatar
Thread Starter
Registered User
 
Joined: Nov 2003
Posts: 428
Likes: 0
From: Irvine
Default Custom Wheels

Could I run 18x8.5 in front, if so what offset would be ideal? I don't mind rolling my fenders if need be.
Reply
Old Jul 27, 2005 | 08:48 AM
  #2  
Ro_Ja Boy's Avatar
 
Joined: May 2003
Posts: 19,281
Likes: 9
From: Vegas
Default

Yes you can. Johnss2k is running 18x8/5 and 18x10.5. Ask him offsets although he didnt remember them when I asked him before. You could always call Kinesis and ask what size offsets John from Texas is running.

Ryan
Reply
Old Jul 27, 2005 | 08:51 AM
  #3  
bigal1's Avatar
Thread Starter
Registered User
 
Joined: Nov 2003
Posts: 428
Likes: 0
From: Irvine
Default

Originally Posted by Ro_Ja Boy,Jul 27 2005, 08:48 AM
Yes you can. Johnss2k is running 18x8/5 and 18x10.5. Ask him offsets although he didnt remember them when I asked him before. You could always call Kinesis and ask what size offsets John from Texas is running.

Ryan
Yes, I thought he was running that same set up. I am first or second in line to buy his if he does not sell the car with everything on it. I am pricing a custom set up if I do not get his. I have to loot ready to go hopefully he will let us know some time this week. Thanks for the info. I will call Kinesis, hopefully they have the info. Did you order Kinesis too? I was also considering DPE.
Reply
Old Jul 27, 2005 | 09:01 AM
  #4  
Ro_Ja Boy's Avatar
 
Joined: May 2003
Posts: 19,281
Likes: 9
From: Vegas
Default

Originally Posted by bigal1,Jul 27 2005, 08:51 AM
Yes, I thought he was running that same set up. I am first or second in line to buy his if he does not sell the car with everything on it. I am pricing a custom set up if I do not get his. I have to loot ready to go hopefully he will let us know some time this week. Thanks for the info. I will call Kinesis, hopefully they have the info. Did you order Kinesis too? I was also considering DPE.
They are a nice set, but the rears have weird offsets. I think that his intentions were to run a rear BBK or maybe just get as big of a lip as he could. I think that if youre lowered, youd have to roll your fenders with his rears. They are hot though. PM Sent
Reply
Old Jul 27, 2005 | 09:16 AM
  #5  
bigal1's Avatar
Thread Starter
Registered User
 
Joined: Nov 2003
Posts: 428
Likes: 0
From: Irvine
Default

Originally Posted by Ro_Ja Boy,Jul 27 2005, 09:01 AM
They are a nice set, but the rears have weird offsets. I think that his intentions were to run a rear BBK or maybe just get as big of a lip as he could. I think that if youre lowered, youd have to roll your fenders with his rears. They are hot though. PM Sent
Yeah, I just got off the phone with Allen at Kinesis, John's rears are 18x10.5 +60

Negative camber and rolled fenders I suspect.
Reply
Old Jul 27, 2005 | 09:23 AM
  #6  
Ro_Ja Boy's Avatar
 
Joined: May 2003
Posts: 19,281
Likes: 9
From: Vegas
Default

Allen is a cool guy! Most companies dont like to give out there offsets so that people dont copy them. Kinesis helps out.

Ryan
Reply
Old Jul 27, 2005 | 09:52 AM
  #7  
Ubetit's Avatar
Former Moderator
 
Joined: Jun 2002
Posts: 10,796
Likes: 2
From: Columbus
Default

I think mine are 17X8 +55 in the front and 17x9 +67 in the rear. I need to call Kinesis myself to verify my offsets.
Reply

Trending Topics

Old Jul 27, 2005 | 10:30 AM
  #8  
Ro_Ja Boy's Avatar
 
Joined: May 2003
Posts: 19,281
Likes: 9
From: Vegas
Default

What size tires are you running? 225/45/17 and 265/40/17?
Reply
Old Jul 27, 2005 | 10:46 AM
  #9  
Ubetit's Avatar
Former Moderator
 
Joined: Jun 2002
Posts: 10,796
Likes: 2
From: Columbus
Default

225/45/17 Front

255/45/17 Rear. That will be changed this week to 255/40/17 because the 45 is 1.3" taller than stock. The 265/40/17 would be .5 inches taller than stock. I have 4.57's and a yellow box to correct the speedo but i don't want the rear of my car jacked up like it was with the 255/45's. I'm still debating on the 265's
Reply
Old Jul 27, 2005 | 10:49 AM
  #10  
Ro_Ja Boy's Avatar
 
Joined: May 2003
Posts: 19,281
Likes: 9
From: Vegas
Default

Originally Posted by Ubetit,Jul 27 2005, 10:46 AM
225/45/17 Front

255/45/17 Rear (that will be changed this week to 255/40/17 because the 45 is 1.25" too tall)
But why not run 265?
Reply


All times are GMT -8. The time now is 11:42 AM.