New Wheels and 225/45R16's **pix**

04R/T · Post by **04R/T** » Sat Feb 10, 2007 1:11 am

I started a thread asking about clearance between the rear tension rods and this size tire on a 40mm offset rim. I found out here that they would fit ok, but I was worried since the wheels I got looked close. I needn't have been concerned, they fit just fine. I said I'd post some pix... here they are.

About 1/2" clearance.

What they look like.

And one more.

Oh yeah, I'm saving money for coilovers so I can drop it a little.

ragek23 · Post by **ragek23** » Sat Feb 10, 2007 3:03 am

are those kumho's they look pretty good!

04R/T · Post by **04R/T** » Sat Feb 10, 2007 3:27 am

ragek23 wrote:are those kumho's they look pretty good!

Yes they are.

One thing that was unexpected is the ride, it's smooth and quiet with these tires. Would have never guessed by looking at the tread design.

welchspro · Post by **welchspro** » Sat Feb 10, 2007 4:01 am

looks good!

04R/T · Post by **04R/T** » Sat Feb 10, 2007 4:28 am

welchspro wrote:looks good!

Hey thanks!

stang892k5 · Post by **stang892k5** » Sat Feb 10, 2007 10:38 am

looks very clean!! " I LIKE I ALOT"!!!! does any body know if the srt4 rear tension rod kit from modern performance fits non srt vehicles???? i would like to know. does that same size of tires fit in a 225/40/17???? and on sportlines????http://modernperformance.com/dcx/tension_strut1.jpg

04R/T · Post by **04R/T** » Sat Feb 10, 2007 5:33 pm

stang892k5 wrote:looks very clean!! " I LIKE I ALOT"!!!! does any body know if the srt4 rear tension rod kit from modern performance fits non srt vehicles???? i would like to know. does that same size of tires fit in a 225/40/17???? and on sportlines????http://modernperformance.com/dcx/tension_strut1.jpg

The tension rods fit. Here's a link

Don't know about that size tire. The only ones that come in that size are race slicks and you need at least a 7.5 inch rim, preferably 8 inch rim to use them.

scneonchic · Post by **scneonchic** » Sat Feb 10, 2007 8:00 pm

what kind are they? rotas?

either way...they look nice!

Post by **Canada** » Sat Feb 10, 2007 9:03 pm

Looking at the pic of the side of the car. When you lower it, you'll have to be very careful or have really stiff springs as otherwise the tires will rebound up into the edge of your fenders when you hti a good size bump...

stang892k5 · Post by **stang892k5** » Sat Feb 10, 2007 9:28 pm

thanks alot 04R/T . im going to add them to my upgrade list on my income tax list

ragek23 · Post by **ragek23** » Sat Feb 10, 2007 9:35 pm

Don't know about that size tire. The only ones that come in that size are race slicks and you need at least a 7.5 inch rim, preferably 8 inch rim to use them.

http://www.nittotire.com/#index%2Etire%2Ent555%2Esizes

this tire will work for ya but you will need a 7.5 inch rim

04R/T · Post by **04R/T** » Sat Feb 10, 2007 9:39 pm

scneonchic wrote:what kind are they? rotas?

either way...they look nice!

Nippon Racing Wheels, I got em off ebay here. They're relativly light, 15lbs, and the price was right!

04R/T · Post by **04R/T** » Sun Feb 11, 2007 2:00 am

EclecticBlue wrote:Looking at the pic of the side of the car. When you lower it, you'll have to be very careful or have really stiff springs as otherwise the tires will rebound up into the edge of your fenders when you hti a good size bump...

They look like they might clear by a millimeter or 2 but it's gonna be close. The wheel offset and tire size is stock for the ACR, so I'm crossing my fingers that they will clear. Maybe I'll go load up the trunk with some heavy stuff, get some of my fat friends to sit in the back seat and see what happens, any problems and I kick them out.

Post by **Canada** » Sun Feb 11, 2007 5:33 pm

Sounds good d00d!

They looks awesome on your car, super fat tires!

Any pics from straight on behind your car and a little low to the ground? Just to see how fat they are compared to stock for most?

04R/T · Post by **04R/T** » Mon Feb 12, 2007 2:14 am

EclecticBlue wrote:Sounds good d00d!

They looks awesome on your car, super fat tires!

Any pics from straight on behind your car and a little low to the ground? Just to see how fat they are compared to stock for most?

Right now I only have this one, I'll take another from further back and a little higher as soon as I get a chance.

TNK · Post by **TNK** » Mon Feb 12, 2007 2:22 am

damn those wheels look bitchin man. holy crap! i love them!

scneonchic · Post by **scneonchic** » Wed Feb 14, 2007 3:46 pm

ahh okay! they are the same ones my friend had on his protege...his were nice, till one of the caliper bolts came loose and left a nice deep scratch on the wheel

OB · Post by OB » Thu Feb 15, 2007 2:11 am

very nice, hows the traction with those big rubbers?

jmr · Post by **jmr** » Sat Feb 17, 2007 9:48 pm

I posted this elsewhere here is a picture of what my SRT-4 knuckle looks like. Notice the offset for the strut rod to enable more tire clearance. It might help with tight tire clearances.

04R/T · Post by **04R/T** » Mon Feb 19, 2007 9:10 pm

OB wrote:very nice, hows the traction with those big rubbers?

I havn't really pushed them yet in the turns, but so far they seem like they have more traction. They're a little wider than what I last had on, so I assume they grip better. As far as drag strip drop the clutch type of traction, I don't know I've never tried with this car.

Post by **Diablo0** » Tue Feb 20, 2007 2:07 am

Looks good dude, keep an eye on the tension strut though, you have 1/2 but take into account that when you head around a corner hard the tire deflects so it could come close to running the tension strut still during those hard corners.

04R/T · Post by **04R/T** » Tue Feb 20, 2007 3:08 am

Diablo0 wrote:Looks good dude, keep an eye on the tension strut though, you have 1/2 but take into account that when you head around a corner hard the tire deflects so it could come close to running the tension strut still during those hard corners.

Yeah, I'm watching for that. They've been on now for about 1200 miles and no rubbing on the strut. I'll take the car up a twisty mountain road shortly and give the tires a work out, I don't think they'll rub but if they do I'll post an update.

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New Wheels and 225/45R16's pix

New Wheels and 225/45R16's pix