SRT wheels price/fittment on 01 neon R/T

Boyscoutgonebad · Post by **Boyscoutgonebad** » Sun Oct 05, 2008 9:11 am

Found a set of SRT Wheels for sale near by. had two questions

1. what is a reasonable price for SRT wheels/what have others paid for them?

2. will there be any issues fitting my 01 R/T. I believe I read somewhere that spacers would be needed?

thanks for any help you can give.

latief · Post by **latief** » Sun Oct 05, 2008 11:01 am

reasonable price is 150-250 for the rims depending on condition ...

they will fit, yes. but not with stock srt tires as those tires will rub on the strut perches of the regular neon/ rt.

you need 205 40 17 tires to make it work.......(no spacers needed) ...

also, be aware that srt rims are 6" wide, it is not recommended to go more than 205 for tire width on this rim width, it is doable, but not recommended ..........

good luck !!!

Adionik · Post by **Adionik** » Sun Oct 05, 2008 11:02 am

I paid $200 for 4 SRT rims with O.K tires.

On stock struts, a 5mm spacer cleared the tires for me.

Good luck, don't pay more than $200 if they're not pristine or with tires

Post by **racer12306** » Sun Oct 05, 2008 12:09 pm

its not even recommended to use 205/40's on 6" wide wheels. 205/40's should have a minimum 7" wheel

Boyscoutgonebad · Post by **Boyscoutgonebad** » Sun Oct 05, 2008 3:18 pm

just making sure I'm not missing something, 205/50 is what they come with stock correct? so your saying that the way they come from the factory is not correct. I'm pretty sure my R/T's are 6in wide as well and they are running 205/50's

racer12306 its not even recommended to use 205/40's on 6" wide wheels. 205/40's should have a minimum 7" wheel"

from the seller "One wheel does have a scrape on the outer lip about three inches long. It is not noticable at a distance and could be touched up so as not to be noticable closer up. They are painted the same bright silver as on many Dodge cars. The tires have a lot of tread on two and about half on the other two. They are BFGoodrich size 205/50ZR17. They will fit a regular Neon but will need spacers if you don't have an SRT"

he's asking $350 i'm thinking no more than 300? what ya think.

With a coil over set up i wouldn't have any issues rubbing would I? Don't have coil overs yet but some day.I'm thinking picking these up and garaging them for a project latter down the road.

Fuzzyneon · Post by **Fuzzyneon** » Sun Oct 05, 2008 4:00 pm

i paid 400 with good tires and good condition rims i would try to get 300

Post by **racer12306** » Sun Oct 05, 2008 6:07 pm

205/50 on a 6" wheel is fine. but because the sidewall is shorter on a 205/40 tire it requires a wider wheel. the sidewall can't flex as much to accomodate a narrower wheel.

if anyone doesn't believe me go to www.tirerack.com and look up the size 205/40/17 and look at the recommended wheel width, it will say something around 7"-8". Then go look at 205/50/17 and the recommended wheel width will be around 6"-7.5" or 8".

latief · Post by **latief** » Sun Oct 05, 2008 7:36 pm

If you get coilovers or Srt struts, you should be fine with those tires......stock struts, tires will rub on strut perches.....

good luck !!

Boyscoutgonebad · Post by **Boyscoutgonebad** » Sun Oct 05, 2008 8:22 pm

racer12306 wrote:205/50 on a 6" wheel is fine. but because the sidewall is shorter on a 205/40 tire it requires a wider wheel. the sidewall can't flex as much to accomodate a narrower wheel.

if anyone doesn't believe me go to www.tirerack.com and look up the size 205/40/17 and look at the recommended wheel width, it will say something around 7"-8". Then go look at 205/50/17 and the recommended wheel width will be around 6"-7.5" or 8".

thanks for the clarification, I understand now. If i buy them i think I'll probably wait to put them on until i can get some coil overs as well.

contagious18 · Post by **contagious18** » Mon Oct 06, 2008 3:26 am

its not recommened but ppl have run them wit a 40 series tire. like me. but i paid 200 for mine wit ok tires

Boyscoutgonebad · Post by **Boyscoutgonebad** » Tue Oct 07, 2008 6:16 pm

I think i'm going to have to table this purchase, need to get some paint and body work done and as you all know that gets pricey
so if there is anyone in the toledo ohio area that wants some SRT Rims go here

http://toledo.craigslist.org/pts/859081992.html\

thanks again for all the information

Adionik · Post by **Adionik** » Tue Oct 07, 2008 6:50 pm

Yeah that's waayy too much cash for them

blue demon02 · Post by **blue demon02** » Wed Oct 08, 2008 1:31 am

Adionik wrote:Yeah that's waayy too much cash for them

I paid 700 for as set with brand new pilot sports on them.

But that was back in 03 like six months after the SRT came out.

Caraudioholic24 · Post by **Caraudioholic24** » Fri Oct 10, 2008 12:16 am

i am runnin 205/40 so as not to screw up my speedometer. I am planning on doin 18 next season. 215/35 And oh im lowering the car thisa weekend YAY!! Finally. Gonna be a bumpy ride next year

kstevens91 · Post by **kstevens91** » Fri Oct 10, 2008 9:14 am

yea i recently bought some black srt rims for my acr to put on in the spring...and my car is dropped with the eibach springs...and i plan on putting 205 40 17's on there...sound about right?

c987long · Post by **c987long** » Fri Oct 10, 2008 10:48 am

any one know where i can either get 1/2 replacement rims they gots curb rash pleeeeeeeeeeeeeez

Post by **racer12306** » Fri Oct 10, 2008 10:53 am

kstevens91 wrote:yea i recently bought some black srt rims for my acr to put on in the spring...and my car is dropped with the eibach springs...and i plan on putting 205 40 17's on there...sound about right?

Technically the won't fit. Physicall they will.

kstevens91 · Post by **kstevens91** » Fri Oct 10, 2008 12:24 pm

oo haha ok. so they'll be stretched like the ones i got on the voxx's on there now k lol.

so what would you suggest putting on them?

Danteneon · Post by **Danteneon** » Fri Oct 10, 2008 12:34 pm

They won't be stretched, the will be bowed in somewhat. The tread of the tire will be out more than the rim. But since you can't run a 50 series tire, that's you best option.

kstevens91 · Post by **kstevens91** » Fri Oct 10, 2008 1:08 pm

oh ok thanks! ill just hafta deal with that then haha.

and thanks you never fail to answer my questions

Danteneon · Post by **Danteneon** » Fri Oct 10, 2008 1:28 pm

That's why we are here