Rota P45R for S13 coupe

[Dammitboy]

Guys, need your help please.

I'm looking at a purchasing 17x9 +25 for the front

& 17x9.5 +30 for the rear. They also offer +12 for the 9.5" also. Will this look good flushness wise?

These will be with MR coilovers.

Thanks very much!

[simmode1]

You've seen Bushido's car, right? Best size for flushness will be 17x9.5+15. They can custom order them for you if you don't mind waiting a few months. Or you can get the 18x9.5+15.

I'd try out the 17x9.5+12 all round. It's should only stick out about 3mm more than the +15. A slight pull should fix that.

Here's a pic I found in the classifieds. Not sure of the offsets, but they look between +20 to +30...

zer...p-45r

Looks ok. But nowhere near as good as Bushido's.
Modified by simmode1 at 3:43 PM 10/9/2008

[Gabes13]

Looks ok. But nowhere near as good as Bushido's.

Modified by simmode1 at 3:43 PM 10/9/2008

bushido's

[Dammitboy]

Oh yes, I've seen his & it's scweet. But I'd like to stick with 17" for the moment. I would prefer the wheels not stick out at all, but I don't want them in the wells either.

As for special ordering the offsets, I tried that with Rota's North american distributor, was told it could'nt be done.

[simmode1]

What couldn't be done? Ordering 17x9.5+15? Bushido said he has some on order... Oh well.

Anyways, I just got done rifling thru the fitment database thread. There were a couple running 18x9.5+12 on s13's. So now I'm certain 17x9.5+12 shouldn't be much of a problem.

But hey, the 25/30 offsets should be fine. Those are very close the LMGT4 fitment. It should clear big brake kit, but it just won't be as aggressive as it could have been. It's probably look like this guys...





I guess you could just buy his...

[Dammitboy]

Ah, I see. The fronts look pretty close to what I want, & the back wheels look flush, but the tires, bleh. Looks like he's runnin' a 45 series tire in the back- too tall. For 17's, they look really small on that coupe. Plus the silver I don't care for.

Might look better with a drop.

[musashin]

I'm assuming you have coilovers if you're going for an aggressive wheel setup. If so, you're going to need probably a 5mm spacer to clear the coilovers in the front, or you'll be rubbing or hitting the coilover. A +22 offset is about as high offset as you can go with a 9 in the front.

Just so you know.

[gumby74]

Considering the fact that I have a pair of 17x9.5 +20 that I run occasionally, I would suggest going with the +30 offset.With the +20 offset of my OZ's, the wheel sticks out about a full inch. With a 245/40 tire and 2* neg camber, fender lips rolled, I will get some occasional rubbing. Not that big of a deal, but I personally refuse to do more than a fender roll, and prefer to keep my camber reasonably set. That's just my 2 cents.

[simmode1]

Considering the fact that I have a pair of 17x9.5 +20 that I run occasionally, I would suggest going with the +30 offset.With the +20 offset of my OZ's, the wheel sticks out about a full inch. With a 245/40 tire and 2* neg camber, fender lips rolled, I will get some occasional rubbing. Not that big of a deal, but I personally refuse to do more than a fender roll, and prefer to keep my camber reasonably set. That's just my 2 cents.

So, you think the 17x9.5+20 may stick out an inch further than the 18x9.5+15? That would be very odd. Maybe your OZ's just list their sizes differently?

9.5+ (15 or 20) should fit pretty good with Rota. We've seen quite a few examples. But this really doesn't matter since the op doesn't want aggressive fitment. Something higher than 20 offset may just be right up his alley.

[Dammitboy]

Thanks for the input guys. I went ahead & ordered said wheels in those sizes, & we'll see how it goes.

K

[simmode1]

If you don't mind me asking, where did you order from and what price did they quote you? Wheel + tire package?

Plz post pics when you get them mounted!

[Dammitboy]

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If you don't mind me asking, where did you order from and what price did they quote you? Wheel + tire package?

Plz post pics when you get them mounted!

Not at all. Discount Tire Co, $710 for the wheels.

[musashin]

Is that $710 shipped or just for the wheels?

[simmode1]

I didn't know they could order these! WIN!

[gumby74]

$710?!?If not for the 3 1/2 sets of wheels I currently have taking up all usable storage space I would go and order me.....who am I kidding?I will probably pick up a set anyway. I am sure a slab of plywood over a set of wheels would make a somewhat usable table.In regards to the previously mentioned OZ's they are in fact a full inch wider (roughly 10.4") than the 9.5" width they are listed at. Apparently the width is measured from the inside of the beads as a 17x10 5Zigen also measures roughly 18x11 in diameter and width respectably.

[simmode1]

$710?!?If not for the 3 1/2 sets of wheels I currently have taking up all usable storage space I would go and order me.....who am I kidding?I will probably pick up a set anyway. I am sure a slab of plywood over a set of wheels would make a somewhat usable table.In regards to the previously mentioned OZ's they are in fact a full inch wider (roughly 10.4") than the 9.5" width they are listed at. Apparently the width is measured from the inside of the beads as a 17x10 5Zigen also measures roughly 18x11 in diameter and width respectably.

Whoa... talk about more bang for your buck!

[Dammitboy]

Finally got em'. Can't wait to get these on.

[AZ89two4Tsx]

Nice! Tell me what you think about those tires after you've got a few miles on them. I've been eyeing those on the TireRack.

Btw, are they 255/40? I can just barely read the sidewall.

[musashin]

Definitely post pics here of when you get them on. I'm interested to see how the 9.5 +30 looks.

[Crazyirish]

Looks beefy. The sports bronze on those wheels just might be my favorite wheel color ever. Let us know how the fitment/tire size works out.

[simmode1]

The concavity of that wheel looks pretty good actually. Exactly what sizes did you end up ordering? Inquiring minds want to know!

[Dammitboy]

Yep- 255/40's. And that 1 is 17x9 +30

[simmode1]

Lol... did you only buy one wheel? So, would it be correct to assume that you went with the 17x9+25 up front?

[Dammitboy]

lol, yeah, I bought the whole set, see my 1st post on what sizes I will run.

[biggie]

I just put on 17x9 +12 all around on my coupe. You may have an issue with the +25 up front and coilovers.

[simmode1]

You mean 17x9.5+12, right? I am so in love with these wheels! I'd love to see tire specs & pics!

Oh and... you didn't wiegh them before you put them on by chance?

[biggie]

You mean 17x9.5+12, right? I am so in love with these wheels! I'd love to see tire specs & pics!

Oh and... you didn't wiegh them before you put them on by chance?

No, 4x114.3 17x9 +12, just came out.

I didn't get a chance to weigh mine. Would guess they are close to 19-20lbs.

Pics on my coupe, ignore bad fender pull, I suck.

[simmode1]

What! New sizes out!?!? Awesome! What size tires are those? 245/40/17?

[biggie]

What! New sizes out!?!? Awesome! What size tires are those? 245/40/17?

They are 235/45/17 front and rear. Friend had problems with 245s rubbing so decided not to do those and didn't want to stagger.

[simmode1]

Really helpful! Thanks!