Anyone hear about this wheel?

[twofortyfan]

Sportmax? I have seen them before but not sure on quality to much. Looking at a set of 17x9" with 35MM offset. It's for a 95 SE that won't see drags or drifts, just some rare aggresive street driving. I need some thing looks good but won't break, peel, chip or otherwise look like crap in 6 months. I think a 255/40 will fit fine without looking stretched ( I hate that look) but I am concerned about them clearing the fenders as well. I read the sticky on wheels but none had the same offset as the ones I am looking at.

[onosqv]

dood... seriously... search... there are a ridiculous number of threads on sportmax rims. will clear fenders just fine, you need to worry about x9 +35 clearing coilovers/inside in front depending on ur suspension setup... but again, search.

[twofortyfan]

Check that, I understand the search thing but I mentioned in another thread that I have very limited internet access right now but I need alot of information quickly.

[adrianfromthecastle]

Anyone hear about this wheel?

Sportmax?

sportmax? Ive never heard of them.. lol :-P

anyways... +35 is weak. get at least a +20 or anything less than that. 255's on a 9 sounds too wide, go for somewhere along the lines of 235 or 245 at the most.

[twofortyfan]

Will 20mm offset be to much with lowered suspension? If it rubs it will kill my tire in no time. I like the flush look, and keep in mind I have a long road trip as soon as I put these bad boys on.

[adrianfromthecastle]

Will 20mm offset be to much with lowered suspension? If it rubs it will kill my tire in no time. I like the flush look, and keep in mind I have a long road trip as soon as I put these bad boys on.

have you ever considered rolling your fenders?

[twofortyfan]

It's a thought but not right away since I need to get the car to TN from NY as soon as the new wheels go on. Plus my rear fenders have a bit of happy bubble rust on them and need to get fixed.I am considering a less agressive wheel, taking my needs into account, and looking at a 17x7 35mm offset with a 225/40 tire. Thoughts?

[adrianfromthecastle]

personally, 7" on 17's look horrible, and is a waste considering stock wheels are already 6.5" wide. I'd go 17x8 at the least. I understand your take on higher offset, but you now know the pros and cons, so thats completely up to you. If I were you, I wouldn't rush things. if you gonna do something, do it right the fist time. It doesnt make sense to choose a wheel size based on the mere fact that your in a hurry to do something... cuz you'll regret it down the line

[twofortyfan]

Very true, I have a set of 17x8's picked out as well. I will have to run the numbers on those with a 35mm offset. Hey, check out my other thread you responded to earlier, you seem to be only one responding to me

[twofortyfan]

All right, final choice, I'll be ordering on Tuesday. Konig heatsink's size 17x8 20mm offset with Kumho SPT tires size 225/45 17. Tires are a nice balance between performance and ride and the wheels are good looking but not sure on the weight. Konig dosen't produce heavy wheels ( to heavy anyway) and I had a set of heliums in the past on my civic that I liked.Total cost will be $1050 plus or minus $50 ( not sure on shipping yet ). OK, thats it. Any last minute suggestions kick em out now.