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I'm looking to get some 15x7 +40 Konig Rewinds.
http://www.discounttiredirect.com/product/wheels/konrew.grm.ang.jpg
Just wondering what the optimal tire size would be? I'm on DF210's. I'd actually like a bit of a stretched tire look, but nothing extreme.
Thanks in advance!
regal
05-20-2009, 11:37 AM
195-55-15 if you dont want to rub
mrbond
05-20-2009, 11:41 AM
Yeah, the 195's will give you a bit of a stretched look. That's what I've got going on with my 17x7 Blitz rims. The only downside is that I curb more often than ever because there's no more buffer zone with the tires anymore.
Tamago
05-20-2009, 12:22 PM
225 45 15
fuck stretch. make your car look like it means business
$99/each at tirerack
^ Thanks for the suggestion but I want stretch. =)
aeipee13
05-20-2009, 03:43 PM
Just go 15x8 195/45 for stretch. Rota RBs are similar to the Rewinds and come in more sizes and offesets. I do know how people feel about Rotas so don't burn me at the steak for offering them.
http://www.jlbmotorsports.com/rims/rota-list.html
Tamago
05-20-2009, 03:46 PM
Just go 15x8 195/45 for stretch. Rota RBs are similar to the Rewinds and come in more sizes and offesets. I do know how people feel about Rotas so don't burn me at the steak for offering them.
http://www.jlbmotorsports.com/rims/rota-list.html
hahah nice :)
and yes, if you want to stretch, you better do it on a wide wheel..
"stretching" on a 7" wheel is like putting a size 16 girl in a size 12 dress..... :laugh:
Only reason I want the 15x7 Konig's is for the light weight (13 lbs.).
I have a 100 mile commute everyday, otherwise I'd keep my 17's.
And I said not an extreme stretch, just a tiny bit is good. Brazdon has the same size (15x7) wheel with a mild stretch and it looks good.
Tamago
05-20-2009, 03:47 PM
Only reason I want the 15x7 Konig's is for the light weight (13 lbs.).
I have a 100 mile commute everyday, otherwise I'd keep my 17's.
why not 15X8 6ULs?
why not 15X8 6ULs?
Price.
Tamago
05-20-2009, 03:49 PM
Price.
so, you're compromising in order to compromise a compromise
:confused:
so, you're compromising in order to compromise a compromise
:confused:
Just not looking to spend over $700 on a wheel/tire combo.
The 15x7 Konig's are great for what I want.
Tamago
05-20-2009, 03:55 PM
Just not looking to spend over $700 on a wheel/tire combo.
The 15x7 Konig's are great for what I want.
are you at least gonna get the +20's? :biggrin:
are you at least gonna get the +20's? :biggrin:
I'm not up on offsets really, was just going by the recommended guide.
If I got +20, what would I need to do to compensate for it?
Tamago
05-20-2009, 03:59 PM
I'm not up on offsets really, was just going by the recommended guide.
If I got +20, what would I need to do to compensate for it?
you'd want camber bolts, and a .060" washer installed under each rear bolt of your rear hub.
there's also this:
http://www.good-win-racing.com/Mazda-Performance-Part/21-1001A.html
Tamago
05-20-2009, 04:02 PM
ohh these would look NICE
http://www.good-win-racing.com/Mazda-Performance-Part/61-030023.html
you'd want camber bolts, and a .060" washer installed under each rear bolt of your rear hub.
there's also this:
http://www.good-win-racing.com/Mazda-Performance-Part/21-1001A.html
Nice wheel but it's the same specs as the Konig really. (except 20 vs 25 offset), and the Konig is still cheaper and I like the looks better.
Where can I get the camber bolts (and/or washer) for the Yaris?
ohh these would look NICE
http://www.good-win-racing.com/Mazda-Performance-Part/61-030023.html
Looks like the stock Scion 15" wheel to me. Granted it's a TON lighter.
Tamago
05-20-2009, 04:06 PM
Nice wheel but it's the same specs as the Konig really. (except 20 vs 25 offset), and the Konig is still cheaper and I like the looks better.
Where can I get the camber bolts (and/or washer) for the Yaris?
Garm sells the camber bolts.. as well as summit racing, jegs, and your local auto parts store.
i sell the washers. but it's not really worth it to ship you a set.
it's a stainless washer, 1/2" inside diameter, and "thin".. most are .058-.064" thick. if you bought a set from me i'd grind them to clear the yaris hub and match pairs to not cause any undue toe in-out issues.
$8 shipped for enough washers to yield -3 degrees rear camber (which i do not suggest)
Sounds good. Let me ask, what's the advantage to going with a 20 offset over a 40?
Tamago
05-20-2009, 04:07 PM
Looks like the stock Scion 15" wheel to me. Granted it's a TON lighter.
a ton lighter, and a ton cheaper, and wider, and stronger and and and.
wait, what wheel do you think it looks like?
Tamago
05-20-2009, 04:10 PM
Sounds good. Let me ask, what's the advantage to going with a 20 offset over a 40?
your car will be 40mm wider :)
and IMO will look a lot better, bring those wheels out to the fenders, no more sunken battleship status
Ah, sounds good then. Let me find a pic of the wheel I'm referencing.
Different, but it's what came in my head when I saw it.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v80/poisonherlungs/DSC_0660.jpg
http://www.good-win-racing.com/miata/images/items/Team_Dynamics_Pro_1.2_Silver.jpg
Tamago
05-20-2009, 04:14 PM
the RAYS wheel is closer to the scion wheel than the team dynamics is..
5 spokes
vs 7 spokes
vs 12 spokes
wait.. scion + ggames = team dynamics!
Yeah I know, it's just what popped in my head when I saw it.
Those wheels are an awesome price for what they are, I just love the Rewind styling.
I'll get the +20 offset though now, thanks a ton. :thumbsup:
I still want a 195/50/15 though. :cool:
Tamago
05-20-2009, 04:26 PM
Yeah I know, it's just what popped in my head when I saw it.
Those wheels are an awesome price for what they are, I just love the Rewind styling.
I'll get the +20 offset though now, thanks a ton. :thumbsup:
I still want a 195/50/15 though. :cool:
you WILL have to add camber if you want to run a +20, so go ahead and order those camber bolts.
if you have access to a bench grinder, you can modify a set of washers rather easily. just make sure to buy stainless.
if you end up going +40 rewinds, remember, hub spacers are available! ;)
Do you need camber bolts for the front and back?
And I'll just buy a set of washers from you, isn't that what you were suggesting? ($8 shipped for enough to add -3)
Tamago
05-20-2009, 04:30 PM
Do you need camber bolts for the front and back?
And I'll just buy a set of washers from you, isn't that what you were suggesting? ($8 shipped for enough to add -3)
no, camber bolts for front only, washers for rear.
you'll want to install both at your local alignment shop. i suggest not mentioning what you're doing to the service writer, and wandering over to the alignment tech, slip him $10 and ask him to install them :wink:
Do you know of any DIY's or pictures of the process? I'd want to do it myself to learn what I'm doing.
CASTREX
05-20-2009, 04:50 PM
IF the reason you are changing wheels is because of your Long comute you should also consider that the 195/50 tires will change a bit the OE gearing ratio. You will be cruising at higher revs than you normally do and fuel economy might got hurt.
That is IF Fuel economy over your comute is a concern... If not you might actually enjoy the shorter ratio....
mastaofdisasta
05-20-2009, 05:12 PM
get some minilights in 15x9 XD i dunno if they have 4x100. Thatd be interesting tho...
http://www.minilitewheels.com/products.htm
Tamago
05-20-2009, 05:27 PM
he's already not going to spend $109 each lol
Tamago
05-20-2009, 05:28 PM
Do you know of any DIY's or pictures of the process? I'd want to do it myself to learn what I'm doing.
it will be identical to the hub spacer diy.
Tamago
05-20-2009, 05:29 PM
IF the reason you are changing wheels is because of your Long comute you should also consider that the 195/50 tires will change a bit the OE gearing ratio. You will be cruising at higher revs than you normally do and fuel economy might got hurt.
That is IF Fuel economy over your comute is a concern... If not you might actually enjoy the shorter ratio....
4.5% increase in rev's @ any given actual speed (not indicated, of course)
IF the reason you are changing wheels is because of your Long comute you should also consider that the 195/50 tires will change a bit the OE gearing ratio. You will be cruising at higher revs than you normally do and fuel economy might got hurt.
That is IF Fuel economy over your comute is a concern... If not you might actually enjoy the shorter ratio....
Ahh, good thinking. :bow:
Yes, I am concerned about fuel economy.
And thanks again Tamago. :headbang:
Tamago
05-20-2009, 05:48 PM
still interested in washers? i was about to grind some down before i left the shop
Grind them down at your convenience and shoot me a PM for my paypal. I'm not ordering the new wheels until I get these other ones sold, so doesn't have to be today or anything.
Tamago
05-20-2009, 05:52 PM
Grind them down at your convenience and shoot me a PM for my paypal. I'm not ordering the new wheels until I get these other ones sold, so doesn't have to be today or anything.
you picking up hub spacers as well? looks like they'll be for sale by friday
Won't need them if I'm running +20 offset will I?
Tamago
05-20-2009, 05:55 PM
Won't need them if I'm running +20 offset will I?
nope
Then I'll hold off, I'd like to try the +20 thing so I understand wheel offsets more.
Thanks again for all your help. :thumbsup:
PM me when you're ready for payment on the washers.
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