yep.

the difference is the lips..

the SSW have a cast hoop.
(not hard for SSR/tanabe to have 2 different setups because they prolly dont make the hoops(lips) anyway.. prolly 3rd party

they just bolt up the spokes

spokes=same on both models

SSW has cast lip
SSr has SSF lip.. u can tell the difference by the shape of the lip. the SSR has the lip folded up/around to make it stronger

 

I just figured that since Tanabe bought all the designs and what not there might be a good chance they are making only one wheel now. Doesn't seem too cost effective to do 2 different types of the same wheel. Anyway, you are the expert though. Thanks for the info!

 

what are the offsets on these? can you run a 255 tire in the rear?

 

17x8 et 49
17x9.5 et 55

I went with:

225/45/17 Front
255/40/17 Rear

 

Most people do run the 255/40R17 but the 245/40R17 rear and 215/45R17 front also works and gives a little more room.
If I can help just give me a call.

 

Jim, I'm lowered on H&R Sport springs, and I want to run 225/45/17 Front and 255/40/17 Rear. I think these offsets will cause severe rubbing issues. Do you know if there's enough material on the hub plate to shave off about 5mm at all four corners?

 

what the hell are you smoking????

 

Get a tire with rounder sidewalls and you'll probably be fine...Considering I'm dropped on eibach with a 1 inch drop running 225/45 and 255/40 on re050a I barely rub only a lil bit.....so worst case scenario for you would be that you'll barely rub......

 

You can also run a little more nugative camber and if you have to you can roll the fender lip. Give me a call and we can talk about the tires as well. Some tires just run narrower than others and that will give you a littl more room as well.
If I can help let me know.

 

Jim, the brochure that came with these wheels mentioned applying a coat of wax to the wheels. Is it safe for the finish on these?