Arospeed RS-11 Wheels

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May-28th-2002, 12:38 AM

NegatiZE

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Arospeed RS-11 Wheels

Will these fit my car? According to the Miata.net tire size calculator, there's only a .01% difference in the odometer reading from a 185/65-14 to a 205/40-17.

http://store.yahoo.com/speedandstyle/arrswheeltir.html

May-28th-2002, 12:56 AM

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no rim width + no offset = no answer...

if ya really wanna find out, you should ask Rishie (ARD MP5) he can tell ya for sure...

May-28th-2002, 01:07 AM

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I've found a few specs on the wheel according to this site: http://www.carhookups.com/Arospeed%20Wheels.asp

17x7"
4x100/114.3 E40 Lug Pattern

May-28th-2002, 01:13 AM

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it is the RS-17 you're lookin at right?
the 17x7's in 5x114.3 E42 should fit, but you should double check w/Rishie cuz he's the expert!

May-28th-2002, 01:24 AM

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No, I'm looking at the RS-11s. I have a 4-lug pattern on my car...the 99 and 00's were 4 lug for all trim levels.

May-28th-2002, 02:02 AM

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I've done some reading...

Here's the specs on the wheels I want in case I wasn't too clear before:
Arospeed RS-11 Wheels
17x7 inches
4x100/114.3mm lug pattern
40mm offset

According to Rishie, the Protege sedans might not work with 40mm offsets like the wheels I want. Couldn't I just buy a set of 5mm spacers to fix this problem? I did some searing on Google and H&R sells some 5mm spacers for ~$55.

I don't know if having a 99LX w/ the 4 lug design would make any difference for the offsets or not, but the stock offset is 45mm if I'm not mistaken. Hmm.......

May-28th-2002, 11:30 AM

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LOL...

I ordered the wheels. I couldn't wait any longer! I re-read Rishie's Wheel Fitment Guide, and I realized that a 40mm offset may fit. Since I have the sedan, even a 39mm offset should fit according to Rishie. Woo-hoo!

I can't wait till they get to my door. Anyone care to Photoshop those wheels onto my car???

May-28th-2002, 01:59 PM

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I know exactly what ya mean when you say you can't wait!!!

well i guess we're gonna find out if it fits shortly!

don't forget to post pics of your ride when ya get em on!

May-28th-2002, 03:59 PM

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Originally posted by Chumpman
I know exactly what ya mean when you say you can't wait!!!

well i guess we're gonna find out if it fits shortly! don't forget to post pics of your ride when ya get em on!

I'm putting the wheels on the moment I get them...and taking pictures of them shortly after!!!