Wheel Help for a noobie

[DanQ]

You didn't ask for wheel size info but here is someplace to start.
15x7, Offset 38 or more, 54.1mm hubcenter, 4x100 bolt pattern, lighter is good for better fuel mileage. I wouldn't go wider than 7" unless your offset is perfect.

[kimona]

Originally Posted by DanQ

You didn't ask for wheel size info but here is someplace to start.
15x7, Offset 38 or more, 54.1mm hubcenter, 4x100 bolt pattern, lighter is good for better fuel mileage. I wouldn't go wider than 7" unless your offset is perfect.

If you plan to run 205 rubber, choose ET42 or higher.

[ddongbap]

Originally Posted by kimona

If you plan to run 205 rubber, choose ET42 or higher.

ET40s will do fine.

[kimona]

Originally Posted by ddongbap

ET40s will do fine.

If not lowering, then ET40 will work fine; however, 205mm tyre sidewalls will generally protrude up front just a tad with ET40. Of course, it depends on tyre brand and accuracy of wheel offset. If lowering, there is a far greater chance of rubbing with ET40. Hard to believe, but a couple of mm's make the difference.

[ddongbap]

Originally Posted by kimona

If not lowering, then ET40 will work fine; however, 205mm tyre sidewalls will generally protrude up front just a tad with ET40. Of course, it depends on tyre brand and accuracy of wheel offset. If lowering, there is a far greater chance of rubbing with ET40. Hard to believe, but a couple of mm's make the difference.

I'm on ET38s, lowered, and I only rub when I turn HARD. Even then, I'm only rubbing on the fender lining, so now, the rubbing isn't so bad.

[Luna V 2.0]

I didn't ask about tires because I was hoping I'd be able to run the stock ones, at first anyway, unless thats a horrible idea, in that case I'll have to wait a bit longer so I can afford to get wheels and tires.

And Nate, thanks for breaking it down so well. I'll see if I can find a set of Enkei for around 400. I've been checking craiglist often but 15" are hard to find. Mostly I see alot of 17" and up.