rowan

Thanks for the info Rishi. As always, you are the man (except for when TheMAN is the man .... anyway ..... )
I'm kinda diggin the Black Racing N1 wheel right now since it comes in so many possible sizes. Not too light though but not too expensive either.

pics: http://www.arw.co.jp/wheels/brn1.html
specs: http://www.arw.co.jp/wheels/brn1_spec.html

ARD MP5

We're offerring a group buy on 5Zigen products, as they are the importer for this wheel. I'm currently looking into shipping for Canada, but it's worth a shot. Shoot me a PM and let me know what those wheels would run you in Canada. Keep in mind i don't know the exchange rate.

Black Racing N1:


I will be ordering several of these wheels in the fitment. Let me know what color you were interested in. I'll be offerring awesome deals on the majority of the good fitting protege wheels. It's all in the works. It's taken sometime but it will soon be very easy for everyone to select wheels in all diameters via our website. Thanks for everyone's patience. I wanted to post the recipe because there's no way I could keep up will all the wheels that everyone wants. There's just too many calls to make. So I figured this way you guys could look into the offsets and such on your own. I wouldn't feel right holding that useful information from the public. Notariety is always appreciated though. hehe.

I've heard that the recipe has been pasted in other places without any mention of the amount of work and time this has taken me. Not to mention the number of wheels we've purchased that didn't fit to create this recipe. The recipe stems from real world fitments. It's all good though. As long as people aren't rubbing, right?

ProtoTex

Hey, Rishie!! I can't tell you what a relief it is to finally see someone who cares as much about the little things as I do! I worked for a tire store for a couple of years where i really got into proper fitment. It made be a nut about widths, offsets, rolling diameter, etc. Most of the time I see people trying to explain this stuff they screw it all up, and I end up wanting to pull my hair out. I know the trial process is long and tedious, and you deserve many kudos for your efforts. From one fitment guy to another, thank you.

snyp7

Would Focal R3 wheels with this info fit my 02 Pro Sedan in an 18"
Size Offset Bolt Pattern
18X7 +42 5-100/5-114.30

Rider69

According to Rishie's chart, yes you can. YOu would have to use 205 tires though.

ARD MP5

And keep in mind that the thinnest 18" tire is a 215. so from that respect it's a toss up. it's too close for me to tell.

Thanks for the mad props ProtoTex. I really appreciate that. I don't think many realize how many variables are involved with wheel selection as well as weight and so forth. It can be very technical. Being that our background stems from custom fitments via Kinesis, Fikse, HRE, etc... we are accustomed to doing so.

Thanks and Have a happy new year.

Rishie

Rider69

Rishie, I also appreciate what you guys do and I would have bought my rims from you guys but I think I got a killer deal and from the prices quoted earlier on these rims, I don't think you could have done much better. But I will look forward to ording other items from you guys.

ARD MP5

No problem Rider. I don't do enough business with Adr line of wheels to get the deepest deal. We are close so it's all good. As long as you're happy.

MackDaddy

How about this:

Rota Slipstream 16x7"
+45mm offset
Yokohama AVS ES100 in a 225-45-16
Stock ride height for now

I actually have the same tire in 205-50-16 on order from Tirerack (on backorder.) The 225's are available now, for slightly more money.

Will this work on the P5 @ OE ride height? With a RB spring drop (.875 R .75 F)?

I'll stick with the 205's if needed, but would love to put 1.6" more tread on the ground (compared to stock.)

Thanks much,
Jim

MackDaddy

I opted to stick with the 205-50-16's.

Jim

arapau

Hey Mack,
Why didn't you use the 225/45/16's? This was the setup I was considering for my P5 also.

MackDaddy

Just too wide. I checked the clearence between the existing OE wheel / tire and the suspension, it seems a bit tight for a 225 (especially with a 7" wide wheel.)

It might fit, but I'm not willing to be the test subject.

Jim

rowan

The Speed World Challenge touring cars use 225/45 tires, so they will fit.

MackDaddy

Good to hear. I'll settle for 205/50's on 16x7's. Maybe my next set of tires I'll give the 225/45's a try.

Thanks,
Jim

arapau

Thanks for reply Mack,
I will definitely do more research before committing to rim/tire combo. I looked at 225/45 next to 205/40 and they looked huge. If they will fit it will give the car a much more agressive look.