my new wheels
03-17-2011, 05:22 PM
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i pulled the trigger today on my new wheels. i bought 4 rear oem lotus elise rims. they are 17x7.5 et 38. heres a pic
now i have to decide if i want 215/45/17 or 205/45/17 tires. any suggestions? also these rims are like 12 lbs a piece!
03-17-2011, 10:33 PM
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I would play it safe and go with a 215/40/17.
03-18-2011, 07:43 AM
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I opted for the 215/45/17s. Nice choice of wheels by the way!
03-18-2011, 08:53 AM
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I chose 215/40 after my friend chose 215/45. My opinion, it looks more righterest
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what suspension are you both running. springs,stock,coilovers? any pictures? and this is for a r53 correct?
03-18-2011, 01:52 PM
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The 215 tires, depending on what brand you select, could weigh in 2-3 pounds more than the 205 tires.
Also, go to 1010 tires on the web to see the difference in speed.
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R56 over here... Sorry for the confusion.
03-18-2011, 03:11 PM
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awesome. perfect fitting wheels.
i personally went with a 205, but my car is pretty low
supposedly cast ones are 21 lbs each and forged are like 15.1.... no 12 lbs lol
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yeah i must have been drunk when i read the weights lol.
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MiniKar
The 215 tires, depending on what brand you select, could weigh in 2-3 pounds more than the 205 tires.
Also, go to 1010 tires on the web to see the difference in speed.
Shorter Overall Diameter of a 40 series compared to a 45 series tall tire will somewhat compensate for tire weight and will yield better gearing. While, 215 width will yield better grip. Bi-Winning!
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03-21-2011, 09:22 AM
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nice
when you get em post pictures!
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