Wheel sizes n shyte :)

[Fro-Daddy]

hey all, me again...

if i was getting some new rims (17"), i know i need 5x114.3, an offset close to +45 and about 7" wide...

if im getting 7.5" wide will the offest still be good at +45? will it scrub with low king springs?

tyres will be 205/40


thanx!

[goldsp]

hey man , you do not want 7.5" wide rims on your car . first insurance problems and you will need your guards worked on.

i had 17x7" rims with the wrong offset and it scrubbed bad , so when looking make sure it is the perfect offset.

with the correct 17x7" rims and low springs it will not scrub . i know this because mine does not now i have the right offset rims

[Fro-Daddy]

ive been told +45 is the right offset...but i wanna make sure its the same if i go a tad wider...

how can it affect my insurance? they were fine when i put rims on my other car, and i know ill prolly need my gaurds rolled...

also, would it scrub in parkinglots on full lock or just over bumps?

[twilightprotege]

there's no point in going 7.5 wide. 7" if more than enough since 215/40/17 is the correct sized tire to get

and yes +45 or +48 is right. and 7" is a good bit wider than the stock sp20 - it's only a pissy 6"

[Fro-Daddy]

but will it fit? that is what i am asking...coz ive found them really cheap with tyres and been looking for these wheels since i got the car...

has anyone ever put 7.5" rims on their SP20 with a +45 offset?

[twilightprotege]

i've got 7.5 +43 for my drag wheels (15") and they dont stick out too much, but on 17's they'd rub for sure

[OFLA]

i've got 18x7.5 rims on mine, with guards rolled only scrubs on extreme occasions

[Fro-Daddy]

hey all, well i have just got some 17x7" rims! they were fitted today at bob jone t-mart in slacks creek...they are RJR Tarmac and i will post some pics when i can be bothered :P

now, its time for lowering...coz it looks like a bus...

now, ill prolly just get some king low springs...where can i get these and how much would they be fitted? names of places or places you have gone to would be a good start if you dont mind sharing...

also, will i be ok with the standard shockies for a lil while? i dont feel like forking out a whack of money again at the moment...so ill wait a bit...

thanx!

[twilightprotege]

you'll be right on the standard shocks, however the kings will wear out the shocks very quickly.

what tyres did you get?

[chicaboo]

City Suspension is two doors down from BJs where you got your tyres done, if you can't find it I will have to come over and slap you! I think you also have ABS brake and Clutch right next door to them if you want to look at something else again. City Suspension love bloody King Springs and thought I was farked in the head getting Eibachs. Don't ask me about the price of Kings, expect to pay $250+ getting them fitted, it's a half day job...

Gav.

[goldsp]

nah thats bs twiggy , king lows will be fine with the standered shockies and will not wear them out. i think its rich you saying it too when you dont have kings . my shockies are fine and same with my brothers. his old car was still fine after 30 000 kays with lows

eibach is a friggen good brand, however kings are by far not as **** as everyone makes out . they are designed for aussie roads

[Fro-Daddy]

yea gav i seen city suspension the other day (and i was just bored in traffic and looking around :P) might pop down there this arvo and get some prices...

[twilightprotege]

they will wear the shocks out. any firmer springs will wear the shocks out quicker than stock. after having the eibachs for around 3-3.5 years (i cant remember) my shocks are worn out. since the kings are one of the firmer springs available, they will wear your shock out a lot quicker than the rest

[Fro-Daddy]

ok, i priced up some lowered springs today, all prices were supplied fitted and a wheels alignment...

GSA - $700
City Suspension - $590
All About Wheels and Suspension - $478.50
Keith 4 Wheels - $450
ABS - $350

i limited my choices to slacks creek as thats where the competition will be thats close to me...

im prolly gunna go ABS (for obvious reasons), anyone had experiences with them? i dont want to hear "oh my cousins friends brother got it done at ABS in Townsville, and they drove his car and wrote it off", coz i will just laugh at you (as will many others :P)

so yea, any feedback from experience from any of these places would be good!

ta

[twilightprotege]

all using king springs? all include allignment?

[chicaboo]

Originally Posted by twilightprotege

all using king springs? all include allignment?

Originally Posted by Fro Daddy

ok, i priced up some lowered springs today, all prices were supplied fitted and a wheels alignment...

I guess so...

Originally Posted by GoldSP

eibach is a friggen good brand, however kings are by far not as **** as everyone makes out . they are designed for aussie roads

After riding in Craig's car and Dwayne's car, both with King Lows, I can't say I have a problem with them like I did 10 years ago. Was it worth paying an extra $150+ for Eibachs? Probably not, but their springs are the best for Mazdas, and that's the price you pay for them...

[Fro-Daddy]

yea man all exactly the same thing from different places...king lows (one place said lows and superlows were the same price), fitted to a 2001 323 with a wheel alignment...

i think they are bull**** price ranges aye...especially for the same area!

[Fro-Daddy]

ok, here are some pics...




gunna book it in for lowering soonish...

[OFLA]

**** yeah man that look sweet! Nice work.