Wheels that fit the SVX

[NikFu S.]

Any reason I shouldn't do this?

Is the tire size ok?

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[Motorsport-SVX]

Originally Posted by NikFu S.

Any reason I shouldn't do this?

Is the tire size ok?

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personally I think 225-40s are a better fit....
theres nothing on our site you dont find interesting ?

[sicksubie]

definitely go with a 225/40 or 235/40 tire

[NikFu S.]

Originally Posted by Motorsport-SVX

personally I think 225-40s are a better fit....
theres nothing on our site you dont find interesting ?

If it's not a relatively plain looking 5 spoker I don't want it. If it's not one of those and I do want it, it's probably too rich for my blood.

I'd love a light forged set of wheels but I really don't want to spend upwards of 2k for something like this.

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Found some 225/40s with great reviews and cut $100 of that first price. =D

[nein51]

Will a 17X8 +38 fit without rubbing the rear fender? I have a great deal on some EVO8 wheels that would look awesome, just dont want to bother if they are going to rub.

[wawazat??]

Originally Posted by nein51

Will a 17X8 +38 fit without rubbing the rear fender? I have a great deal on some EVO8 wheels that would look awesome, just dont want to bother if they are going to rub.

They may rub depending on the tire size you choose. If you choose the correct offset of 48-55mm (aka that selected by those who engineered the car) you can fit a much larger tire on the car.

[Nemesis Destiny]

I've gone to 17x8 +45 and I don't have rubbing with lowered suspension on 225/45s. When those are done, I'm planning to do 245s. I'll let you know how that goes.

I used to run problem-free on a +40, but it was not as wide a rim. +38 might be a bit tight.

[SVX Maxximus]

I do not recommend these wheels as they required a little work to fit on the front, and they still rub on potholes/ bumps! I had to use an angle grinder to shave some of the brake caliper to fit, then a wheel spacer which is why they rub. I thought I'd post the pics anyway. The wheels are ALT's but I do not remember the model.

[sicksubie]

Your tires are really fat too IMHO.. That might be another factor in the rubbing....

[wawazat??]

Originally Posted by SVX Maxximus

I do not recommend these wheels as they required a little work to fit on the front, and they still rub on potholes/ bumps! I had to use an angle grinder to shave some of the brake caliper to fit, then a wheel spacer which is why they rub. I thought I'd post the pics anyway. The wheels are ALT's but I do not remember the model.

Yikes a grinder to grind off the brake caliper to fit aftermarket wheels and STILL use a spacer??? Who told you those wheels would fit???

[Michael Blue]

Originally Posted by SVX Maxximus

I do not recommend these wheels as they required a little work to fit on the front, and they still rub on potholes/ bumps! I had to use an angle grinder to shave some of the brake caliper to fit, then a wheel spacer which is why they rub. I thought I'd post the pics anyway. The wheels are ALT's but I do not remember the model.

Dude...Those tires are completely wrong for that application. WAY too wide.
Also, if you have to grind ANYTHING on the inside, the offset's WRONG.

I sincerely hope you don't do any damage before you dump those ALT junkers and get something more appropriate for the car.

~M

[SVX Maxximus]

Originally Posted by Michael Blue

Dude...Those tires are completely wrong for that application. WAY too wide.
Also, if you have to grind ANYTHING on the inside, the offset's WRONG.

I sincerely hope you don't do any damage before you dump those ALT junkers and get something more appropriate for the car.

~M

The tires were my stock tires from the original stock wheels. I did very MINIMAL grinding just to shave some off the corners, and that I know was safe.. I had a wheel/ brake specialist confirm. I'm not going to name drop but I was told the wheels would fit by a respected SVX gentleman, and that was after a different style wheel he sent me which too did not fit! He sent me these, which he claimed to have test fitted on an SVX to confirm they fit. When I got these the fronts didn't fit so I called him and he sent me spacers, which he claimed would solve the problem. With the minimal grinding they did fit, but big bumps and potholes bring the wheels into my fender liners and have destroyed them. I needed a working car ASAP and CHEAP wheels as I had bent rims, and cheap wheels is what I got! An expensive mistake in the long run, but I plan on doing things right.. as soon as I have done a 5-speed swap or I won't have a running car at all! Anyone have front fender liners in good condition for sale?

[LarryIII]

If you have this year's (2009) SVX calendar, look at the picture of the SVX for March. It has very nice aftermarket wheels on it. I don't know who belongs to this SVX. Huck put the calendar together. Maybe he can shed some light on these wheels.

[Michael Blue]

Originally Posted by SVX Maxximus

The tires were my stock tires from the original stock wheels. ... I'm not going to name drop but I was told the wheels would fit by a respected SVX gentleman..

OK, if those are factory size tires, then the wheels are WAY too narrow. What are they, 5"s? Your tires should not bulge like that!

Sounds like another "BudFreak" situation...All these "respected" "experts"...I'm still tightening stuff on my car that he left "finger tight" when he did the (horrible) trans swap.

Best of luck sorting this all out, but I would RUN, not walk, away from your "respected" SVX guy - whoever it is.

~M

[redlightningsvx]

Anyone now if these will fit without rubbing? 17X7 5-114.3 48offset http://www.discounttiredirect.com/di...w=7&vid=006494