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Considering these Enkei Rims
They are Enkei 17" 5 bolt universal with a +55 offset (according to the seller) so they sound perfect. They have a 215/45/R17 tires on them, does that mean they are more narrow than the stock SVX tires?
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Re: Considering these Enkei Rims
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All early SVX cars were fitted with 225 profile tyres. The 96-97 cars came as standard with 215 profiles. If you are thinking of buying these with tyres fitted, and the tyres are good, I would say go for it. The SVX is AWD and has masses of grip. The 215 tyres will probably make your car go a little faster, because they have less drag. It's likely though they will have a smaller rolling diameter than what you currently have on. This will make your car accelerate faster, and your clock read fast. [too high, higher than correct actual speed shown on the speedo] If the tyres are good and the deal is good, I would go for it, big time. Joe [Nice wheels man]
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Re: Considering these Enkei Rims
Thanks Joe.
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Re: Considering these Enkei Rims
only the 97 had 215s, and they were 215/55/16 so the overall diameter was almost the same. As long as the wheel is at a minumum 7 inch wide you can just slap some 225/45/17s on it. I have 17x7s on mine with that size tire.
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Re: Considering these Enkei Rims
By the numbers, the speedometer and actual speed will vary by 1 mph. I figure that's close enough.
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Re: Considering these Enkei Rims
Probably not buying them now unless I can buy the rims without the tires. I just heard back from the seller, the tires have more wear on the fronts than the back, so I would not be comfortable using them. Thanks for all the feedback.
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