While I love the slammed super flush look on some of these cars, I do want to be practical.

I've search this forum for a few days now looking at many threads on wheel sizing. In the end I am breaking down and asking for some help.

What wheels would accomplish the following.
1) Sit somewhat flush
2) No fender mods whatsoever
3) Lightweight to be used on track
4) Staggered or square (does not matter)
5) Throw in some concave goodness......if even possible.

Thanks for the help.

 

Concave with no fender mods? I'd just forget about that one. The other qualifications are easy... what is your budget?

 

I threw that last one in just for the hell of it. After all the reading I've done it's more of a wish.

Re: budget I could spend some money if needed but I would prefer to stay under $4k.

Thanks.

 

$4000 will basically buy you any wheel you'd like. I'd suggest starting here and looking around: http://www.evasivemotorsports.com/me...ategory_Code=R

My preferred brands on that page would be:

Volk
Wedsport
Advan
Work
Rays

 

Thanks for the link.

The question though is what offset will work with let's say a 17" or 18" wheel. I want the "flush" look but with an emphasis on practicality. I also don't want to error on sizing and end up with spacers that can push the wheels out just a fraction more or vice-versa requiring fender mods.


I do plan on lowering the car on a nice set of coilovers.

 

From the fitment guide:

For the front:
Offsets lower than +43 are not recommended on the front because a very narrow tire would need to be used to avoid rubbing.
+43 to +47 offset: 205 tires, 6.5" - 7.5" wide wheel
+48 to +52 offset: 215 tires, 7.0" - 8.0" wide wheel
+53 to +57 offset: 225 tires, 7.0" - 8.0" wide wheel
+58 to +62 offset: 235 tires, 7.5" - 8.5" wide wheel
+63 or higher offset: 245 tires, 7.5" - 8.5" wide wheel

For the rear:
Offsets below 40 are not recommended for the rear because a tire narrower than the stock tire would need to be used to avoid rubbing.
+40 to +44 offset: 235 tires, 7.5" - 8.5" wide wheel
+45 to +49 offset: 245 tires, 7.5" - 9.0" wide wheel
+50 to +54 offset: 255 tires, 8.0" - 9.5" wide wheel
+55 to +59 offset: 265 tires, 8.5" - 9.5" wide wheel
+60 to +64 offset: 275 tires, 9.0" - 10.0" wide wheel
+65 or higher offset: 285 tires, 9.0" - 10.0" wide wheel

 

Thanks again. So just to be 100% clear on my side, if I want flush without fender mods do the following.

1) pick tire or wheel size I am interested in
2) use the lower number in the range defined in the wheel guide to have it sit pretty close to flush with ZERO rubbing issues anywhere.

Does the above assume a stock ride height and stock camber specs? I realize this is the missing set of variables but want to confirm.

Appreciate the help.

 

Tire Rack C3s actually look quite nice, and are available in conservative offsets for the S2000. It helps that they're dirt cheap, too.

 

TC105Ns would be flush without any fender mods, but you'd have to run 245s in the back.

RG-Ds would be a better option that will allow for a lot more tire.