Need help picking wheels

Timaneo · 09-23-2006, 02:39 PM

Hi I need some new wheels for my 2005 black s2000. Im not sure what kind of sizes I can get. I think the stock ones are 245/40/17 and 215/45/17 for the front.

Any info on where to get them and what sizes work will be appreciated.

wowowox · 09-25-2006, 12:08 AM

u mean rims or tires? or both ?

Java Junky · 09-25-2006, 05:34 AM

Well, if you were guessin' tire sizes, Tim, it was a good guess.
But you're askin' about wheels n' givin' tire sizes.
Like Wow said: tires, rims or both?

Timaneo · 09-25-2006, 11:23 PM

I bought some today, 18" akuza or something like that.

Here they are http://www.jsicustomwheels.com/akuzafwd/aka367.asp

got them brand new with 2 brand new tires for 550. Just need 2 more tires now.

Java Junky · 09-29-2006, 06:42 PM

"I think the stock ones are 245/40/17 and 215/45/17 for the front."
"18" akuza or something like that."
I'm guessin' that you're not exactly the pocket-protector type Tim. 'Hope they make you smile.
Be well.

Timaneo · 09-29-2006, 09:44 PM

lol, I just picked them up locally from a guy on craiglist and wasnt sure what the brand was. But they are the akuza 367. And I needed both tires and wheels. And yes this was the first time I looked for wheels/tires so I was new to the sizing and all that. Now I know alittle after some reaserch. My wheels are 18" x 7.5 and my tires are 225/40/18 and 235/40/18. Not exactly the best size to get but total package was $650 for all new stuff so I figuere its a good deal.

Java Junky · 09-30-2006, 07:35 AM

I haven't ventured from the stock rubber except for a like-sized set of winter rubber, so I am not speakin' from any tire brand n' size swappin' experience with Stewie, but as you're probably aware, anything as twitchy n' anxious to swap ends as this isn't big on forgiveness when it comes to varying from stock.
I'm not sayin' that it can't be improved upon, just go lightly with the new stuff for a while until you learn how it's changed the limits. Improvin' the limits is what we're always after, but we don't always get what we want.
Good luck n' keep us posted on your happiness with the resultin' handling.

Scott · 10-04-2006, 07:31 PM

I think being non-staggered, the fronts are going to look a bit...off.

But to be completely honest, it shouldn't matter a bit what I think. As long as you're happy with the look, then rock on man!

09-23-2006, 02:39 PM	#1 (permalink)
Timaneo Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 4	Need help picking wheels Hi I need some new wheels for my 2005 black s2000. Im not sure what kind of sizes I can get. I think the stock ones are 245/40/17 and 215/45/17 for the front. Any info on where to get them and what sizes work will be appreciated.

09-25-2006, 05:34 AM	#3 (permalink)
Java Junky Resident Curmudgeon Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Joisey Posts: 5,432	Well, if you were guessin' tire sizes, Tim, it was a good guess. But you're askin' about wheels n' givin' tire sizes. Like Wow said: tires, rims or both? __________________ In life-long pursuit of that most mythic of beasts: the ever-elusive perfect corner. Well . . . that, r' at least a whole lodda clear spin-out room.

09-29-2006, 06:42 PM	#5 (permalink)
Java Junky Resident Curmudgeon Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Joisey Posts: 5,432	"I think the stock ones are 245/40/17 and 215/45/17 for the front." "18" akuza or something like that." I'm guessin' that you're not exactly the pocket-protector type Tim. 'Hope they make you smile. Be well. __________________ In life-long pursuit of that most mythic of beasts: the ever-elusive perfect corner. Well . . . that, r' at least a whole lodda clear spin-out room.

09-30-2006, 07:35 AM	#7 (permalink)
Java Junky Resident Curmudgeon Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Joisey Posts: 5,432	I haven't ventured from the stock rubber except for a like-sized set of winter rubber, so I am not speakin' from any tire brand n' size swappin' experience with Stewie, but as you're probably aware, anything as twitchy n' anxious to swap ends as this isn't big on forgiveness when it comes to varying from stock. I'm not sayin' that it can't be improved upon, just go lightly with the new stuff for a while until you learn how it's changed the limits. Improvin' the limits is what we're always after, but we don't always get what we want. Good luck n' keep us posted on your happiness with the resultin' handling. __________________ In life-long pursuit of that most mythic of beasts: the ever-elusive perfect corner. Well . . . that, r' at least a whole lodda clear spin-out room.

10-04-2006, 07:31 PM	#8 (permalink)
Scott Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 249	I think being non-staggered, the fronts are going to look a bit...off. But to be completely honest, it shouldn't matter a bit what I think. As long as you're happy with the look, then rock on man! __________________ 1966 Ford Mustang 2003 Land Rover Freelander SOLD: 2002 Honda S2000 - Spa Yellow

09-25-2006, 12:08 AM	#2 (permalink)
wowowox Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 309	u mean rims or tires? or both ?

09-25-2006, 11:23 PM	#4 (permalink)
Timaneo Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 4	I bought some today, 18" akuza or something like that. Here they are http://www.jsicustomwheels.com/akuzafwd/aka367.asp got them brand new with 2 brand new tires for 550. Just need 2 more tires now.

09-29-2006, 09:44 PM	#6 (permalink)
Timaneo Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 4	lol, I just picked them up locally from a guy on craiglist and wasnt sure what the brand was. But they are the akuza 367. And I needed both tires and wheels. And yes this was the first time I looked for wheels/tires so I was new to the sizing and all that. Now I know alittle after some reaserch. My wheels are 18" x 7.5 and my tires are 225/40/18 and 235/40/18. Not exactly the best size to get but total package was $650 for all new stuff so I figuere its a good deal.

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