wheel/tire question, it's not in the FAQ or in Rishie's post....
November-5th-2002, 08:46 AM
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wheel/tire question, it's not in the FAQ or in Rishie's post....
My car as you guys know, is like a mix between a P5 and a 2000 protege DX, I want to know what wheel/tire combo would make it look better and give it better handling. Here are the stock specs:
Rims: 14 x 5.5 JJ.
Tires: 185/65/14.
It has a 4 lug pattern.
I want to get either 16" or 17" wheels and also I want them to be wider than the stock ones, they look too damn thin to me. I asume it has the same space as a P5, how can I tell?
thanx.
Rims: 14 x 5.5 JJ.
Tires: 185/65/14.
It has a 4 lug pattern.
I want to get either 16" or 17" wheels and also I want them to be wider than the stock ones, they look too damn thin to me. I asume it has the same space as a P5, how can I tell?
thanx.
Last edited by JAC; November-5th-2002 at 08:50 AM.
November-5th-2002, 10:50 AM
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The P5 has less space in the rear wheel wells.
17's are fine if, in a 7 width you get at least a 40 offset, or in a 7.5 width you get a 48 or so offset. Both are much wider than your stock.
17's are fine if, in a 7 width you get at least a 40 offset, or in a 7.5 width you get a 48 or so offset. Both are much wider than your stock.
November-5th-2002, 12:50 PM
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With the sedans your minimum offset in the rear would be a +42 on a 7" width. The +40 might work if you roll the fenders.
With the P5 +45 on 7" wide is the minimum. I would definitely suggest 16" or 17". 16" has the potential to give you more performance due to less weight/rotating mass. But 17's aren't far behind. As kinkaid mentioned on a 7.5" width you'll want a +48 for sure.
I'll be back in a week from the SEMA show. Hope I can help more then.
Thanks, Rishie
With the P5 +45 on 7" wide is the minimum. I would definitely suggest 16" or 17". 16" has the potential to give you more performance due to less weight/rotating mass. But 17's aren't far behind. As kinkaid mentioned on a 7.5" width you'll want a +48 for sure.
I'll be back in a week from the SEMA show. Hope I can help more then.
Thanks, Rishie
November-5th-2002, 01:30 PM
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I think we have to bear in mind that JAC has an Allegro, not a P5. So I am assuming he basically has our body work with the suspension of the Dx/Lx 4 lug. Probably with rear drums. Unlike anything we see here in the States or canada. In US spec. the OEM offset for the Dx/Lx is 45 mm while the Es/P5 is 50 mm. Also the hub ring diameters are different for these 2 US model ranges. His car has many different criteria from what we have on the US spec cars. JAC, if I were you I would wait for Rishie to return from SEMA and let him help you out then. He may need to get some more detailed info/measurements of what your car has to assist in recommending sizes and offsets for your particular vehicle. Wheels and tires are a major investment. You'll want to make sure they will work properly before you plunk your money down.
November-5th-2002, 10:20 PM
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Originally posted by silver_p5_owner
I think we have to bear in mind that JAC has an Allegro, not a P5. So I am assuming he basically has our body work with the suspension of the Dx/Lx 4 lug. Probably with rear drums. Unlike anything we see here in the States or canada. In US spec. the OEM offset for the Dx/Lx is 45 mm while the Es/P5 is 50 mm. Also the hub ring diameters are different for these 2 US model ranges. His car has many different criteria from what we have on the US spec cars. JAC, if I were you I would wait for Rishie to return from SEMA and let him help you out then. He may need to get some more detailed info/measurements of what your car has to assist in recommending sizes and offsets for your particular vehicle. Wheels and tires are a major investment. You'll want to make sure they will work properly before you plunk your money down.
I think we have to bear in mind that JAC has an Allegro, not a P5. So I am assuming he basically has our body work with the suspension of the Dx/Lx 4 lug. Probably with rear drums. Unlike anything we see here in the States or canada. In US spec. the OEM offset for the Dx/Lx is 45 mm while the Es/P5 is 50 mm. Also the hub ring diameters are different for these 2 US model ranges. His car has many different criteria from what we have on the US spec cars. JAC, if I were you I would wait for Rishie to return from SEMA and let him help you out then. He may need to get some more detailed info/measurements of what your car has to assist in recommending sizes and offsets for your particular vehicle. Wheels and tires are a major investment. You'll want to make sure they will work properly before you plunk your money down.
I'm not in a hurry by any means, I'm putting all my $ on the sound sys right now but I want to start doing my homework so that when the time comes to get the wheels Ill have the knowledge to make a good buy, like you said "Wheels and tires are a major investment".
Thanx for your replies, if you need more info about my car please tell me.
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