Hello all,

I was hoping I could get some guidance in making a choice between two wheels but first the necessary set up information. My AP2 is at stock height with stock camber hardware. I do not have immediate plans to lower the car any time soon but may do so in the future. I do not have a BBK and am unlikely to ever have one. I have no issues rolling the fenders and relocating tabs, though they are untouched right now, but I do not want to pull them. My goal is to go 255 square with RE71Rs but I would not have any problems doing 245 square with the same tire if that was the difference between a good fit and poor fit.

With that out of the way, the two wheels I am considering are the TSW Nurburgring in 17x9+63 and the WedsSport SA-72R in either 17x9+42 (or 17x9.5+47 or 17x10+55 depending on which gave better fitment). I personally find the SA-72R to be a more attractive wheel looks wise but that is not to say that the TSW is ugly. My usage case is the occasional drive to work, some fun weekend rides, around 6 AutoX events, and maybe one lapping day but nothing serious. So, from my research either wheel should be strong enough for my purposes, the real issue is real world fitment.

Any guidance you all can provide on what is necessary to achieve a decently safe fitment is much appreciated as well as any other suggestions for additional wheel options that fall into this similar price range. My hope is to get enough information to effectively decide if the SA-72R can be reasonably fit, failing that I will get the TSW.

Thanks for your help.

 

My vote is for the Weds 17x9.5 +47 255 square

 

At stock height go with +63, lower offsets like +42 look whack if you're not lowered.

 

Agreed. Stock height the higher offsets look better as they retain the stock look. The weds will require a roll and still not look great at stock height and be pushing it in the front no matter what.

 

Sounds like the TSWs will be much easier to work with then. I essentially plan to stay at stock height until the stock suspension dies, but even then I'd only go an inch lower. The roads in the Chicago-area aren't the best and there are plenty of curbs and speed bumps to fear. I wish there were some pictures of lower offset wheels on stock height cars. But if going for the WedsSports will make my car look like it's cosplaying as a steam roller then I guess I'll take a pass on them.

Will a roll and relocate be enough for the TSWs with 255 or should I step down to 245?

 

Here is my car with 18x9 +35 255/35 square OEM suspension :



Lowered & cambered :

 

Hard to determine poke from a side shot like that but it doesn't look terrible. Does anyone know what the "hub to outer edge of fender" measurement is for our cars?

I spoke with a guy at a WedsSport distributor and his $0.02 was that for 255 the SA-72R in 17x10+55 was the easiest fit and the 17x9+42 for a 245. It's only 3mm more poke than an RPF1, for which I found a thread with a pic of someone at stock height and seemingly stock camber. Didn't look awful. Am I just trying way too hard to make these WedsSports happen?

 

Stock suspension & factory camber :


Lowered & -2.5° camber :

 

I don’t like the TSW but I think that is the better choice for a car at a stock or stockish height.

i would use the 245, maximize clearance and minimize risk of hooking the tire on your fender

 

[QUOTE=02civicsi;24800359]Stock suspension & factory camber :


Lowered & -2.5° camber :

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Yeah, that poke is roughly where the SA-72Rs would be as well, 79.3mm poke on yours and 72mm on the SA-72R. That's quite a lot of poke.

I think I am leaning towards agreeing with you here. The fitment is easier and while they are not as pretty, they are far from bad. Only other thing in my price range is the 6UL but the few recent failures on ND miatas running 17x9 is somewhat worrisome.