any 5x114.3 8in wide fit?

LastSVXintheChi · #1 06-22-2011, 09:20 AM

i was just wondering if any 5x114.3 8in wide rim will fit? i was looking through ebay and saw a whole bunch of 17x8s but it kept saying they wont fit....is this true?

thanks, Jared

Crazy_pilot · #2 06-22-2011, 10:25 AM

My BBS rims are 17x8 and fit just fine. +53 offset. I only rub a little because my car is lowered about 3" in the front and one or so in the back.

GreenMarine · #3 06-22-2011, 10:35 AM

Tons of wheels "fit" man... Stock STi BBS's fit the SVX just fine. If you want a nice stock alternative (16x8"), RX-7 "FD" wheels are a great option...

When I sold my SVX a few years ago, we took one of my 18x9.5" Axis Reverbs off the STi and bolted it to the rear of the SVX, then lowered it down. It wouldn't go down all the way (those wheels had a 25mm offset), but it DID show us that with the proper offset wheel and a nice stiff suspension, we could probably get 9" - 9.5" wheels on the car no worries...

Use the Offset Calculator:
http://www.1010tires.com/wheeloffsetcalculator.asp

and Tire Size Calculator:
http://www.miata.net/garage/tirecalc.html

combined with measurements you take to work out the best size wheel... Obviously rolling your fenders will help get a little bigger wheel in there as well. I see you are up there in IL. There MUST be some good Suby shops up there. See if you can enlist the help of one of them... Anyone can tell you stuff on the internet, it's your choice to believe them or not. But good, real world HELP is hard to come by - and almost ALWAYS cost something. With the SVX, always be prepared to pay if you want to start customizing things

LastSVXintheChi · #4 06-22-2011, 10:59 AM

alright i will give those links a shot...i was looking at 5 spoke and 6 spoke rims mostly...i like the rx-8 rims and the murano rims but i wanted something different i really like these but i dont know if they will fit

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Set-4...item2a118a84ed

bwb3 · #5 06-22-2011, 11:18 AM

I'm running 17 x 8 Ford GT wheels http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/05-09...item19c50fe473
I think the offset is only 40 mm but no rubbing problems with 235 x 45 tires.
Gene

LetItSnow · #6 06-22-2011, 11:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bwb3

I'm running... Ford GT wheels

Oh, Mustang GT wheels.

Don't do that.

Sean486 · #7 06-22-2011, 10:31 AM

I have been actively looking too and have been struggleing to understand what will and won't fit. I still find it confusing, but I am coming to the realization that it is the bolt pattern and offset combined with the wheel width that determine if they will fit.

I found this offset calculator to be pretty handy. The SVX wheels are 7.5 width with a +55 offset. Put that in on top and put the specs of the new wheel on bottom and it will tell you if they are closer or further and how much they will stick out.

http://www.1010tires.com/wheeloffsetcalculator.asp

svxcess · #8 06-22-2011, 08:00 PM

I know for sure that the 18" Mazda RX-8 wheels fit, as members here have been using them.

GENERAL INFO

Wheel size: 18 x 8.0
Offset: +50mm
Bolt pattern: 5x114.3
hub bore size: 67.1mm
Lug nut thread: 12mmx1.5
Tire size: 225/45R18

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svxcess · #9 06-22-2011, 08:09 PM

I also like the clean look of the FOX RACING FX1 wheels. Available in diameters from 15" to 18"

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LastSVXintheChi · #10 06-23-2011, 09:01 AM

I really like those how much do those run?

XT6wagon: I was looking at some old svt cobra rims that were 17x8 do you think those would fit?

Quote:

Originally Posted by svxcess

I also like the clean look of the FOX RACING FX1 wheels. Available in diameters from 15" to 18"

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XT6Wagon · #11 06-23-2011, 09:07 AM

they might, a previous poster said these fit and I've seen photos of SVX's with them.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/05-09...item19c50fe473

wawazat?? · #12 06-23-2011, 10:41 AM

If you do some searched you will find members have used a variety of wheel sizes (diameter and width) and tire sizes. I've used up to a 8.5" wide wheel (48mm offset) and could probably have fit a 9" wide version IF the offset were correct. An 8" wide wheel should fit wihout issues if the offset is between 40 and 50mm. You must also be cognizant of your tire size when combined with your wheel size. Tires will rub first. Tire size (width) with no fitment issues should be between 225mm and 245mm. With the correct offset wheels, 255mm width tires have been used with no issues.

Disclaimer-This is not a blanket statement of endoresement to any wheel/tire combo in the sizes above. You must choose what you are comfortable with and if they don't fit it is on you to make it work or deal with the issues. You may have to trial fit some wheels if you are concerned.

I've used wheels and tires on my SVX from 15"x7" (NOT a typo) to 17"x8.5" with tire sizes from 205mm to 245mm wide on the street to autoX courses with no fitment issues.

Gamesy · #13 06-22-2011, 09:24 PM

you can, but you'll have to be selective on tire size, there was a member who had 18x8
i'm running 17x7.5 and im' fine

XT6Wagon · #14 06-22-2011, 11:27 PM

These are 18X8 with 235/40R18 and have plenty of clearence all the way to the bumpstops. This is both wider and taller than stock in the tire. The rim IIRC is a +48 offset and looks like you could make it work with a 40 offset if you were conservative on tire selection as I tried a 8mm spacer in the front briefly. This is why the older mustang rims fit decent.

The current Mustang GT seems to have switched to a deeper offset so these rims should be even better. Just have to watch as they have some seriously wide versions.