Hey, Im going to order some 17" HP Typhoons for my 95 Talon ESi, and my dad has some questions about em...
First off, right now I'm rollin on the stock 14s, and he was wondering if there will be negative effects from going 14 to 17?
Also, he's concerned that since I'm ordering them off a website (wheelmax.com), they will be crappy quality. If you've ordered from them can you post up about the quality of your wheels?
Thats about it, anything else you could add would be great. Thanks for helping me out on my mod list, too
1995 Talon ESi (5spd) GS-T Muffler, Short ram, 17x7 HP Typhoons wrapped in 215/45/17 Kumho's, 97' Spoiler, Custom Grill
#27765, "RE: 17 inch rim questions/concerns... help!" In response to Reply # 0
hey there...i work at discount tire(hence the name), and you can fit seventeens no problem as long as you have a 5 on 114.3mm(5 on 4.5") bolt pattern with a FWD offset. i have 18" konigs on my eclipse and i know i can go to 19's if i want to. so you should be fine as long as it fits those two specs.
1995 RS AT w/196,000 mile KYB AGX w/Eibach Sportline($485.0 ) 10.3mm OBX wires NGK Plugs 18" Konig Elan 225/40-18 Michelin Pilot Sport Toucan Muffler w/2.5" catback OBX Header w/ hollowed kitty Port/Polished Head w/ SS Valves
#27766, "RE: 17 inch rim questions/concerns... help!" In response to Reply # 1
the only negative effect that i could think of is that when u get past 17inch rims and go to 18 or 19 u start messing with the perfomance of the car. also seeing how u have a bigger wheel diameter it off set the speed.... so if it says you are going 60 u might be going 63 i believe correct me if i am wrong......
#27767, "RE: 17 inch rim questions/concerns... help!" In response to Reply # 2
yup your right I used to work at america tires so ya your right. every car was made with certin weel diameter. so to go bigger rim u have to go to a smaller tire. so if your going with 17" i say the biggest series tire u can get is 45. I personaly when with Toyo proxes T1S 225\45\17 (kinda pricy but i got them when my discount when i worked there) Thats what i did, but any 45 series tire should be fine.
#27768, "RE: 17 inch rim questions/concerns... help!" In response to Reply # 0
I ride on 17's, with a 225-45-17 tire. NO probs what so ever. The speedo is off by 3 mph acording to several speed signs, and the datalogger. So if my speedo says 60 mph, i'm actually going 57 mph..but thats always good Tire size along with rim size is what will make your speedo off. You can go with a larger than stock rim, but you need to use the proper size tire to match the rim to keep your speedo at the stock speed reading. So basically if you take a stock 14" wheel and stock tire size for that wheel, you want to take the new 17" wheel, and have the outside diameter of the tire on that 17" wheel match the outside diameter of the 14" wheel and tire, so that the whole tire/wheel assemble makes the same amount of turns as stock setup. With larger rims, you need a shorter wall hieght on the tire to make up for the larger wheels...of course you dont have to, but the speedo will be more off on speed the more off you are on the overall outside diameter..
13.5 @108 MPH-2.2 60ft(stupid FWD!) S16G @ 18 PSI/FMIC/Running on MegaSquirt II (Now with sequential fuel injection) My webpage: http://eclipsed4evr.home.comcast.net -1998 Mitsubishi Eclipse RS-T- "Toy" -1992 Plymouth Laser Turbo AWD(SOLD) -2000 Honda CR-V(daily)
#27769, "RE: 17 inch rim questions/concerns... help!" In response to Reply # 3
Thanks . Has anyone ordered from wheelmax.com? I know some people have here cause I've read their threads before, but I can't remember names. If you have, can you please reassure me of their quality/your experience.
Also, what do you guys think of the HP Typhoons:
1995 Talon ESi (5spd) GS-T Muffler, Short ram, 17x7 HP Typhoons wrapped in 215/45/17 Kumho's, 97' Spoiler, Custom Grill
#27771, "RE: 17 inch rim questions/concerns... help!" In response to Reply # 6
40 series sidewall makes me nervous. I use to have 18" Konig Monsoons (I still think they are the best looking wheel on an Eclipse). Anyways, the 40 series sidewall is not very forgiving. Be very careful when driving not to hit any potholes and watch out for curbs at banks. I cliped the edge of the curb coming out of my bank and BAM. Sidewall ripped, wheel got a kick in the lip, and I got really pissed off.
I almost ordered some Shoguns form wheelmax. Call them and ask them what the price would be with 215/45/17. I can't rember what they told me but it wasn't that much more...$50 at most.
#27772, "RE: 17 inch rim questions/concerns... help!" In response to Reply # 7
That is where I got my wheels and tires. Same deal too...I have the 205/40/17 Kumho's on my 17" Concept7 wheels(As seen in picture below) Kinda looks like the ones your getting but then again so do the Gracing kugi's, Konig tantrums the list goes on and on.
#27775, "RE: 17 inch rim questions/concerns... help!" In response to Reply # 0
and to add to what i left yesterdays reply...everyone is saying 225/45/17, but a 215/45/17 will actually keep the speedo evn closr with precisness. and wheel max is ok to deal with. i have actually ordered things for customers through there...no probs and things are good.
1995 RS AT w/196,000 mile KYB AGX w/Eibach Sportline($485.0 ) 10.3mm OBX wires NGK Plugs 18" Konig Elan 225/40-18 Michelin Pilot Sport Toucan Muffler w/2.5" catback OBX Header w/ hollowed kitty Port/Polished Head w/ SS Valves
#27776, "RE: 17 inch rim questions/concerns... help!" In response to Reply # 11
I have 17's with 205/40's. My speedometer is off by a few. Like 3-4. But if I am going 45, it is on49-50 according to the radar signs. 45's on and it was accurate. 215-45-17 is the right size. but with 215-45's and sportlines, the rear scrubbed the fenderwells. even after rolling them. So, I have prokits now, and my next tires will be 215-45 again.
#27777, "RE: 17 inch rim questions/concerns... help!" In response to Reply # 12
YES! i've been so worried about 225/45/17 being too big, tomorrow i'm picking up some pirelli p6000s for my new rims i got, i also have sportlines, i wont rub right ?
#27780, "RE: 17 inch rim questions/concerns... help!" In response to Reply # 15
i have 225 45 17 and theyre not to big. still had some nice wheel gap. I also got mine at wheel max theyre good quality. if your not gonna drop id go with a little taller wheel cuz i almost got the 40 but the guy told me they would look retarded and im glad i got the 45s cuz even now after i droped its fine.
#27781, "RE: 17 inch rim questions/concerns... help!" In response to Reply # 16
i ordered from wheelmax and got ripped off. they kept bullshitting me for over 2 and a half weeks, so eventually i cancelled my order and ordered from www.autoglitz.com . i recieved the order in a few days and the quality was excellent.
#68118, "RE: 17 inch rim questions/concerns... help!" In response to Reply # 19
Originally posted by djtrickee Look at the date of this thread... playa. check your settings. you are replying to threads that are at least 2 years old, lol.
DOOOOD!!! your avitar is creepy... I saw that movie too... those things freaked me out.
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