Got the new wheels on our white Protege 5.
 

It was raining out, so this is the best I can do for now.
18x7.5 Rev model II wheels (Volk CE28N replicas)

http://www.scsot.com/images/protege.jpg

http://www.scsot.com/images/protege1.jpg

http://www.scsot.com/images/protege2.jpg

Matt

Those look good.

They are so big that it makes your rear calipers look tiny.

Your car looks dropped, what springs/coils are you using?

Those look nice. What's the offset on those wheels please??

We got some sets like that in also in a high offset that won't rub. Made by G-Racing. I can't wait to get a set on my car.

Thanks, Rishie

Thanks!

They are 45+ ET. They barely clear :eek:

Matt

P.S. Progress Group springs, SedanMan.

It most likely would rub on one side. I had the exact same setup with the same tires and had a rubbing issue that bugged the shit out of me I sold them.

I had the 18,7.5 SSR GT1 with Parada +45 offset and had to get rid of them. Thanks for sharing.

Have you put 3 or 4 people in the car yet? This info is good to know.

Thanks, Rishie

Here's the G-Racing Seki in a +47 offset. +45 was just barely a problem but enough to be annoying. I had to get camber bolts and had to run negative camber to avoid the rub.

http://groups.msn.com/AutomotiveRD/s...to&PhotoID=923

Peace, Rishie

I haven't had that many people in the car yet, but I believe you...

I may roll the rear fenders.

Matt

OK, I jacked up one corner of the car, and was able to get
one of the rear tires to go under the fender. Looks like
it won't rub:

http://www.cableplexaudio.com/wrx/tires1.jpg

http://www.cableplexaudio.com/wrx/tires2.jpg

I only had rubbing problems on the passenger side. lol. But that's awesome if you don't rub. Check the other side. IF it rubs you can get soem cheap camber bolts and run some more negative camber.

Rishie

Can someone explain why it is such a big problem to suggest rolling your fenders?

It's not a problem for me, as we thought it would be,
so no fender rolling.

I understand your situation.. but lets say I like a particular rim but it doesn't offer the offest I supposedly need... why can't I just roll out my fenders? Lets say I want to run with 18 x 7.5 on 215/35/18 tires and the rim offset is +42 or so. Why would it be too hard to get the fenders rolled out? It seems like rolling the fenders is never recommended?

Well, the Protege already has "rolled" fenders... kind of. If you
take a look at the fender lip, you'll notice it is already trimmed
from the factory, rolling may only gain you a few mm as opposed
to other cars.

Rolling fenders is OK if you do it right. I have access to a fender
rolling machine, and along careful use of a heat gun, you won't
damage the paint while you are rolling/bending.

I'm squeeking by with 45+, you're going to have a real problem
with 42+, plus it's going to look odd because they will stick out
and not 'tuck in".

Another option, if the rim mounting surface has enough meat
on it, you can take it to a specialist wheel machine shop, and
have the offset made higher. Of course, be sure there is
enough meat to begin with, but usually there is not enough.

Matt

good info, and great pics, mattjk. I am trying to find wheels right now, so this is info has helped bunches. Wheels look awesome. :)

Like mattjk said with regards to rolling fenders. We don't really have any of a lip to roll. It's extremely minimal as it is. The problem we've encountered with rolling fenders with such small lippage is that you're more likely to crack the paint when rolling it. One must be sure that the paint is heated up enough to become somewhat pliable. The cracking will be incurred because you almost have to create a 90 degree angle on the roll, right at the edge to gain any additional room.

That's why the rolling fender thing is an issue specific to this application. I'd hate to crack my paint and then have to pay for it to be blended.

Peace, Rishie

The rims do look great. I'm just collecting data to see if anyone's car in particular might have the extra few mm needed to run offsets such as this 7.5" with +45.

I have the same rims and im going to lower the car this weekend i will let you guys know what happenes. I will be using skunk2 coilovers so i will go as far as i can go. There will be nobody but me in my car so hopefully that means about 2 inches

Your rims are sweet they look nice on the car,,.....I am wondering what a thick spoke rim would look like on these protege5's with like 5 ,6, or 7 stars
Bruce

really nice. I cant wait to see a daytime pic with the sun reflecting off of them.

Bling bling

Hope you like em...

I see that you had the chrome OEM wheels, they are becomming harder to find, believe it or not. They jus gunna be ur winterwheels? if not....you can deffinatly sell them.:D

i can sell mine,$300 shipped only3000 miles on them. I have picks if you want them.

Cool! Please post your results here.

Matt

Thanks!

I got my wheels and tires from this place, excellent service
and prices!

speedandstyle.com
http://store.yahoo.com/speedandstyle/revwheels1.html

pics
 

this is what they will look like with skunk2 coilovers, and 2" drop.

Here is a picture of our Protege with our 18's on it. I love the way it sits, it's just perfect.

http://images.cardomain.com/member_i.../256142_17.jpg

Re: pics
 

Cool! How's the ride, and what are your alignment specs? Are
you getting any rubbing?

Matt

rubbing
 

no rubbing, I dont know exactly what my alighnment specs are but I know the tow was out alot, but it got fixed when I did the alighnment.

im a newbie... what is the offset of the factory wheels?

and what is the bolt pattern? 114.3 x 5 lug?

thanks.

If I remember correctly the offset +50 but the rim is only 6inches wide.

the bolt pattern you mentionned if the correct one.

thanx sedanman! :)

So from reading all this....it seams like a +45 will BARELY clear in the rear. And a +47 will fit perfect. Is this right? With such a high offset like 47, is there any clearance problems on the inside against the strut? I need to know the EXACT offset needed to tuck a 18x7.5 OR a 19x7.5. My wheel company said they could mill them down to what ever i needed before they shipped them. Im going to be running airbag struts by the end of March and will be tucking the CRAP out of my wheels, so i need to know the offset BEFORE i order my wheels.

very nice.....love how they look :D

Re: Got the new wheels on our white Protege 5.
 

i love those damn wheels, i saw them on ghost's car in a meet and those wheels are bad as hell , it makes me wanna get 18's which i will eventually one day

Danny

:bigthumb: :drool:

i want those for my white p5!!!

I like them too!!!!

Hey guys, quick question. I'm hoping someone actually responds.
I see in a earlier reply that 215/35/18x7.5 - 45mm offset, barely fits. The rims I have fallen in love with are made by 2 companies. Nakayama 6-Speed's & Ace Alloy Wheels A198 Matig's. Now Nakayama, I've been told only come in with the 45mm offset.

Does anyone know what offsets the Ace's come in?
Plus for those who are running with 215/35/18x7.5 - 45mm offset... How's the ride, noise, & have you started rubbing at all, with or without people?

My money doesn't grow on trees & I want to make sure I can get by with that offset. I've posted my situation in other threads, even tried e-mailing a couple of members who you all respect greatly, but no response. I've even written Ace Alloy Wheels, with no response. PLEASE SOMEBODY HELP!!!

Charles:tooth:

PS - The Volk LE37T's look nice on the P5. What offset & colors do they come in?

our car does not rub at all, even with 6 people in the car (one
in the trunk) LOL.

Most of the ACE wheels are for euro cars, so they have pretty
low offsets... like 30mm.

Matt

THANK YOU FOR RESPONDING!!!
 

Matt,
Thanks for responding & for the info. I saw on another post (I think) you're running Nankangs? How are they as far as road noise & wet/dry tracition? Also, did you drop your P5? If so how far?

I have had my 03 Laser Blue for a week now. Love it. Miss my V6 that was in my Accord, but I'm still alive so I'm blessed to be here! Didn't know how to drive stick, so I got the auto-stick. Wish I had stick now though...

Again thanks
Charles

the white car in this post (first post) is mine :)

yes, the ride is kinda harsh with the 215/35's... I think if I
had to do it again, I'd get 17's.

Matt

That's funny, Not you having a harsh ride, but your statement:

"I think if I had to do it again, I'd get 17's."

One of my frat brothers has been riding me to get 17's instead of 18's. I think the harsh ride is the reason why.

Hey, thanks for the advice again.
Charles...

Oh yeah,

I went & looked at the pics again. I see you're running Yokohama's. Are they the Parada Spec 2's. How's the road nosie & traction (wet/dry)?

Sorry for all the ?'s...
Charles

Hey ghost323f
 

How did you get your fog light to stay on with the parking lights?

Thanks in advance,
Chuck