Wheels that fit the SVX - Page 31

Kramerica · #**451** 01-04-2012, 03:51 PM

I'm looking at some Enkei EKM3 rims, does anybody know if some 17x7 rims with +45 offset will fit? also does anybody have any suggestion for tire sizes?

Nemesis Destiny · #**452** 01-04-2012, 04:19 PM

Yes, that should fit just fine.

225/45 is close to stock diameter. You could also use 215/45 or 215/50. Anything wider than 225 is not recommended on a 7" wide rim. On a 7.5 you can get away with a 235 width, and on an 8" wide rim, you can run 245s, though there may be some rubbing depending on offset and suspension setup.

Kramerica · #**453** 01-04-2012, 09:19 PM

Thanks for your help!

Motorsport-SVX · #**454** 01-09-2012, 03:04 PM

found another cool cross over 18" wheel
Im going to try on the SVX...
details soon to come

smc · #**455** 01-11-2012, 11:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Motorsport-SVX

details soon to come

* munches on popcorn while waiting with quiet anticipation *

Motorsport-SVX · #**456** 01-15-2012, 10:28 PM

I have a pic of the wheel
but waiting to put them on the car first and take
some pics.
I have 2 Svxs Im restoring/fixing back up some to get ready
to prob sell in the Spring time..
1 is a 5 spd conv.

Crazy_pilot · #**457** 02-05-2012, 03:16 PM

Going to be trying a "little" something on my car when I go to see it in March...

What size you ask?

I only bought one wheel, managed to snag it at a great price on Nasioc. If it fits then I'll complete the set. If it doesn't I'll make it into furniture.

92 SVX · #**458** 02-05-2012, 03:37 PM

looks good, other then the 9.5 width I dont forsee problems.
but I dont know if that offset, looks like it may be 38 will cause issues.

92 SVX · #**459** 02-05-2012, 03:40 PM

Just got these still have not been able to take better pic's but here they are

18x8 48 offset with 225/40/18's

Crazy_pilot · #**460** 02-05-2012, 03:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 92 SVX

looks good, other then the 9.5 width I dont forsee problems.
but I dont know if that offset, looks like it may be 38 will cause issues.

Actually the offset is pretty close to perfect, I doubt I'd be able to get away with anything more than +40 at a 9.5 width.

My BBS wheels are 8" wide, +53 offset. The Grid is 1.5" wider, so 0.75" farther out inside and outside. 0.75" = 19.05mm reduced clearance to the strut on the inside. The 15mm difference in offset brings that down to 4.05mm additional inward width.

Long story short, body work can be massaged to fit larger wheels. Struts don't move. And I know I have maybe 1cm of clearance from wheel to strut as is.

92 SVX · #**461** 02-05-2012, 03:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Crazy_pilot

Actually the offset is pretty close to perfect, I doubt I'd be able to get away with anything more than +40 at a 9.5 width.

My BBS wheels are 8" wide, +53 offset. The Grid is 1.5" wider, so 0.75" farther out inside and outside. 0.75" = 19.05mm reduced clearance to the strut on the inside. The 15mm difference in offset brings that down to 4.05mm additional inward width.

Long story short, body work can be massaged to fit larger wheels. Struts don't move. And I know I have maybe 1cm of clearance from wheel to strut as is.

I too was thinking fender clearance I recently had 8.5 wheels with 34 offset and had rubbing on hard turns.

fzftw · #**462** 03-11-2012, 06:26 PM

Price $150
Size 18x7.5
Offset +45mm
Brand of wheel Mazda CX-7
Name of wheel 23lbs.
Who sells the wheel Mazda

I just scored these take-offs on craigslist for $150. They have less than 10k on them and are in perfect condition (just dirty) I should make my money back on selling the Bridgestone tires that are currently on the rims.

Am I the only one with these CX-7 wheels? And what's the best tire size for these? 235/40? Can't wait to get these on the car!

92 SVX · #**463** 03-12-2012, 11:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fzftw

Price $150
Size 18x7.5
Offset +45mm
Brand of wheel Mazda CX-7
Name of wheel 23lbs.
Who sells the wheel Mazda

I just scored these take-offs on craigslist for $150. They have less than 10k on them and are in perfect condition (just dirty) I should make my money back on selling the Bridgestone tires that are currently on the rims.

Am I the only one with these CX-7 wheels? And what's the best tire size for these? 235/40? Can't wait to get these on the car!

If they are going on your svx the most common 18" size that will keep your speedo accurate is 225/40/18.

Or if you can find some 245/35/18 but those are more expensive and harder to find.

fluo · #**464** 04-29-2012, 01:24 PM

Hello,

Last year, I installed new wheels on my svx. Front: 19x8.5 Rear 19x9.5.

With 245/35 front and 275/30 rear tires.

Now, I have problems with the drive train. My drive shaft and center diff suffered, because the rolling circumference between front and rear has a difference of 20 milimeters.

Would it work, if I use 235/35 tires instead of 245's, so that the rolling circumference difference falls to 1 mm?

Or could it be, that the svx cant handle the different wheel/tire sizes between front and rear?

Greetings

Nemesis Destiny · #**465** 04-29-2012, 02:52 PM

Because of the AWD system, running a "staggered" fitment is not recommended. 1mm difference should be within acceptable limits, but it's still not worth the hassle IMO. It doesn't help performance, so if the looks are worth borking your drivetrain, go for it. Or, you could get a FWD model, which will handle it fine. You could also have it converted to FWD and sell your parts to someone wanting to go FWD --> AWD.