Wheel Thread

Regarding load ratings, you just want to make sure the tire's rating is high enough for the car you're putting it on.

I've used many XL rated tires on my MS3.

http://blog.tirerack.com/blog/miles-of-smiles/xl-vs-standard-load-tires-what-should-i-do

 

xl is standard on the ms3, like said before though just make sure the tire is rated for the weight

 

17x8 +35 ET with a 235/50r17 Nitto Neo Gen I just picked up on the cheap for winter/trip wheels. They rub a bit in the rear but look pretty good if you ask me.

 

WedsSport RN-05M 18x9 +43, ISC N1 coilovers.


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Are you running any spacers on the front with the 17x9.5 +38 with 255/40/17? Also what kind of suspension are you running? Coilovers? Springs? Did you have to roll your fenders to fit that setup? Thinking about running a similar setup with 17x9.5 +38 rpf1's but not sure if I'll need spacers up front. Thanks

 

No spacers necessary. Coilovers I built from Bilstein shocks. Yes they have springs. Yes rolled.

 

F1R f18 18x8.5 +38 stock suspension.


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I just bought some outdoor 2 sided tape and wrapped it around inside prongs like 2x and mine fit/stick no problem

 

What have you done to get this fitment ? And any rubbing ?

 

Here's mine with fitment in the signature block but before CS springs/shocks/struts/camber plates

 

Did you paint the front bumper yourself or have it done?

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I had it done when I bought the car and had the whole care repainted in the Celestial Blue. Out here in Arizona, it is very common for the clear coat to oxidize, ruining the paint. Based on what I am putting into this car, I will likely keep it for decades...who knows, one day it may be going for $100,000 at auto auctions with body off restorations......

BTW, the first thing I did after the paint job was to have a clear bra applied to the whole front of the car, side mirrors and door handles. The rocks here are brutal on pain and windshields.


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I got tired of rpf1's and did a thing. 18x9 +50 (15mm spacer in front, 5mm spacer in rear), with 255/35/18. YellowSpeed coils.

 

Man that looks good. Did you have any issues running the EVO X wheels on swift springs rubbing wise?

I'm thinking about getting a similar set up, except the wheels I'm looking at are only 18x8 +38 not 18x8.5 +38.
I'm also going to run my current 225/40/18 tires until they ware out. After that I'll be running 235/40/18 rubber.

Thanks!

 

I’m now running Michelin Pilot Sport 3 AS and am delighted with the traction and the quiet....about the only part o the car that is quiet....

 

Konig Rennform 18x8 ET45 wheels, 5mm spacers front and back, ST X Coilovers, Firestone Firehawk Indy 500 (225/40/18) tires.
No fender rolling and no rubbing what so ever.

 

@Kyle Are you still racing in DSP?

 

Looks good! What spacer did you run to get those to fit with such a tight offset?

 

You have these still kiwi? Super clean and love black chrome! Pme pls

 

Hahah those are long gone!