RVT
04-28-2010, 12:04 PM
So Summer is here, and I have put off buying rims. Alas I think I'm finally ready to move forward but I need advice from those more comfortable in fitment.
I'm looking seriously at the Team Dynamics Racing Pro 1.2 (http://www.teamdynamicsracing.com/pro-race/Pro-race12.htm)
These have much of what I am looking for in a rim, weight most importantly, durability the second factor and both for a "almost" reasonable price. They also offer lots of widths and offsets that have me concerned i that I could mis-order a set.
I'll ask for no debate on the 17" size please, I'm old, and prefer both the lower cost of good 17" tires (looking at the RE-11), and comfort a higher sidewall gives me. I know this is bad call for many of you , but it is just the way i am, sorry...[:(]
I find very little discussion on the forum when talking 17" rims, but one steered me to TDR, and I liked what I see.
Here is my question(s) when looking at these 17" rims. (Keep in mind I am on Eibach springs and FSD shocks, so I do sit a tad lower than an S-line.)
I would like to go as wide as possible, and see up to 9" available. Is that doable without the tires protruding from the wheel wells? They have a good selection of offsets (35/40/45), so which would be my better bet? If 9s don't work, how far down do i need to look (8.5"?) and what offset?
I really want the wheels to fit into the well properly, and not protrude from them like I see on many ricer cars. In fact the stance of my OEM rims look just fine, but I just want as wide as i can get while retaining it.
Thoughts?
Ideas?
Many thanks in advance. [hail]
Vince
I'm looking seriously at the Team Dynamics Racing Pro 1.2 (http://www.teamdynamicsracing.com/pro-race/Pro-race12.htm)
These have much of what I am looking for in a rim, weight most importantly, durability the second factor and both for a "almost" reasonable price. They also offer lots of widths and offsets that have me concerned i that I could mis-order a set.
I'll ask for no debate on the 17" size please, I'm old, and prefer both the lower cost of good 17" tires (looking at the RE-11), and comfort a higher sidewall gives me. I know this is bad call for many of you , but it is just the way i am, sorry...[:(]
I find very little discussion on the forum when talking 17" rims, but one steered me to TDR, and I liked what I see.
Here is my question(s) when looking at these 17" rims. (Keep in mind I am on Eibach springs and FSD shocks, so I do sit a tad lower than an S-line.)
I would like to go as wide as possible, and see up to 9" available. Is that doable without the tires protruding from the wheel wells? They have a good selection of offsets (35/40/45), so which would be my better bet? If 9s don't work, how far down do i need to look (8.5"?) and what offset?
I really want the wheels to fit into the well properly, and not protrude from them like I see on many ricer cars. In fact the stance of my OEM rims look just fine, but I just want as wide as i can get while retaining it.
Thoughts?
Ideas?
Many thanks in advance. [hail]
Vince