Rims

mk84 · 09-16-2007, 09:57 PM

hey im thinkin about getting some 19" on my 99' s2k and just wanted to get some ideas of which type of rim to go for, so if can people post pictures of there after market rims it would be greatly appreciated
thanks Tommy

beverly_k · 09-21-2007, 06:09 PM

any rims your looking at in particular? brand?

s2000isu · 09-21-2007, 06:38 PM

Google is your friend. I love how volks look on our cars also rota has alot of nice wheels. Personally I think 19"s are to big but I like performance and the roads in the philly area are pretty bad.

Vezna31 · 09-21-2007, 07:58 PM

I have 18's and i think they look too big in the front. Rear looks ok. To each his own. If you are going 19's, just make sure you have the right offset or you'll be hating life with fender rubs and possible wheel bearing issues.

Java Junky · 09-21-2007, 08:27 PM

Vez couldn't be more on regardin' the offset mk.
A case'a I should'a known better:
Salesman (That should'a put up red flags from the get-go) at EWheels swears to me that these neat lookin' 5Zigens fit my Stewie no problem. Me, I'm askin' about the difference in offset n' he's pattin' my head, tellin' me what I wanna hear, knowin' that I'm in lust for these slick lookin' 5 spokers.
Get this: they actually claim that the wheels stickin' out from under the car is "a more agressive stance". Them stickin' out reminded me of a '53 Ford pickup with the doors open.
The offset on the fronts were close enough for government work. I use 'em with my summer rubber. The rears were stickin' out n' durin' any serious cornerin' r' less than perfect road surface were remindin' me of my old physics lessons: Impenitrability: no two objects can occupy the same space at the same time.
N' believe me mk, when you're getin' to an area that you know is gonna make the wheels contact the hard parts, you pucker up like it's you that the tires r' gonna be rubbin' on. Tell me I'm lyin'.
So the rears r' currently holdin' up a killer Suzuki engine in the garage.
The numbers don't lie. The offset that Stewie requires is only available on few wheels. Stay realistic when you're shoppin' for 'em n' don't let your desire go into high-lust . . well, unless you've got a killer Suzuki engine out in the garage in need of a stand.
Be well, n' like the ol' knight said . . . .
Java

YoungGunY2k1 · 10-02-2007, 07:04 PM

Mk im in the same boat. so if anyone has a few examples of rims in a +48 offset it would be a great help

KRis

s2kx2 · 10-03-2007, 09:25 PM

Vinny is spot on ... listen to him! What this really comes down to is are you looking to "Pimp" or "Bling" your S2000 or "Personalize" it without "f"ing-up its handling characteristics? 19 inch rims can cause excessive tire wear on an S2000 and not allow for enough suspension travel if you intend to drive this car with any modicum of intelligent aggression. Remember ... its a "Sports Car" not an Escalade! Good luck Tommy.

frontline762 · 10-08-2007, 01:55 AM

OMG....now why in the world would you want some cheap ass ricey rims on your S2000...grow up guys keep in factorys on. They look the best anyway.

s2000isu · 10-08-2007, 03:24 AM

Im not big on banning people but can you ban someone for being an idiot?

bobby2002S2K · 10-08-2007, 06:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by s2000isu

Im not big on banning people but can you ban someone for people an idiot?

Dude theres no need for a ban. He has a view just like yours and mine thats what forums are for "stating it". Welcome new members dont hate.

JDM06S · 10-08-2007, 08:14 AM

i would re-think your 19in rim idea. yea they look nice but can cause alot of stress on the diff & tranny. just my opion. if you do go that way look at making the diff & tranny more durable. hope this help in your search

SXY_S2K · 10-08-2007, 08:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by frontline762

OMG....now why in the world would you want some cheap ass ricey rims on your S2000...grow up guys keep in factorys on. They look the best anyway.

Calm down dude, we all love this car stock, that's why we bought it. Most people on here are not 'ricing' out their cars. It's not a civic and we all know that. Have your opinions, but we are a community here, and we try to keep negative opinions to ourselves. There are always thoughtful helpful ways to state opinions without flaming...

jagg · 10-08-2007, 08:42 AM

right on sxy.......say nay to da flame!!!!

do what you will with the rims, but be aware of the definate compromises you make altering the factory setup. messing with the unsprung weight of a stewie will require tweaking elsewhere.

good luck! jagg

s2000isu · 10-08-2007, 01:05 PM

Um ya I was kidding about the banning. But why should I welcome the newb if China were to invade here I would not welcome them.

Vezna31 · 10-08-2007, 01:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by s2000isu

Um ya I was kidding about the banning. But why should I welcome the newb if China were to invade here I would not welcome them.

I agree. When someone comes in with rude and inconsiderate posts and flaming, I see no reason to welcome them.

ISU, you and I have disagreed on straight line vs. twisty in the past, but never have we gotten rude with each other. It's all about respect for everyone and this guy has NONE.

Nothing like being told by a 26 year old guy to "grow up"

s2000isu · 10-08-2007, 01:20 PM

Ya I mean I can see giving someone a hard time I can even see being a little rude sometimes but this dudes first 20 posts were pretty annoying. I am one of the most anti rice people but I dont just join sites and yell at people about how they shouldnt do anything to their car.

Sit down get to know us a little before you make a bunch of posts like that.

wasabiman · 10-08-2007, 04:29 PM

As far as ricey rims... All that matters is, whether or not you the owner likes them. Personally I like deep dish rims and gunmetal, but understand, that I have to have the correct offsets which means no 2" lip...

but anyways, to each their own. I could care less what anyone else thinks of my ride, you have to try pretty damn hard to ruin the good looks of an s2k.

s2ook · 10-08-2007, 04:52 PM

I agree with most of the posts above, forget 19's, unless you want the car to handle like a park bench on castors.

Even 18's are too large IMO.

17's suit the car just nicely and allow good weight losses in comparison to larger, heavier wheels. OEM wheels are heavy and there are some good, forged alternatives which will make the car more personalised and perform better. Understatement with intent is a far better alternative to overstatement lacking insight...

desmo4 · 10-09-2007, 09:59 AM

Mugen has one of the only 17" wheels with the correct offset and as I prefer to stick with 16" I had only one choice. BBS JDM and they are light and sweet.

s2kx2 · 10-09-2007, 11:44 AM

Amen S2ook ... Amen!

frontline762 · 10-09-2007, 12:20 PM

My badd...xcuse my Army rudeness...lol....didnt mean for yawll to take it that way..
I just thought 19"s would kinda throw off not only your speedometer but your final drive ratio as well....but to each his own

s2000isu · 10-09-2007, 01:39 PM

why would 19"s "throw off" your speedo?

Vezna31 · 10-09-2007, 01:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by s2000isu

why would 19"s "throw off" your speedo?

Actually, any change will throw it off. The car is calibrated at the factory with the OEM equipment. If it came with 16's, then putting on anything else will throw it off. Changing the tire size helps compensate a little, but it won't be perfect. I have 18's for the street and my speedo actually reads high.

s2000isu · 10-09-2007, 02:35 PM

19" WHEELS will not throw off a speedo. The overall diameter of a tire will.

frontline762 · 10-09-2007, 05:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by s2000isu

19" WHEELS will not throw off a speedo. The overall diameter of a tire will.

Of course the wheel itself isnt gonna throw it off but trying to match a set of 16s with the 55 series that originally came on a 99 to some 19s, i mean he'd have to run like 35series on them jokers...lol
not that an off speedometer is a real big deal anyway....Bobby got those slipstreams on his stuff and his speedometer is almost 10 miles per hour off. 10mph under actual i meant to say...
all in all if mk84 doesn't mind a little bit slower stewie then I guess its all good.

09-16-2007, 09:57 PM	#1 (permalink)
mk84 Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 4	Rims hey im thinkin about getting some 19" on my 99' s2k and just wanted to get some ideas of which type of rim to go for, so if can people post pictures of there after market rims it would be greatly appreciated thanks Tommy

09-21-2007, 06:09 PM	#2 (permalink)
beverly_k Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 7	any rims your looking at in particular? brand? __________________ performance blog

09-21-2007, 08:27 PM	#5 (permalink)
Java Junky Resident Curmudgeon Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Joisey Posts: 4,910	Vez couldn't be more on regardin' the offset mk. A case'a I should'a known better: Salesman (That should'a put up red flags from the get-go) at EWheels swears to me that these neat lookin' 5Zigens fit my Stewie no problem. Me, I'm askin' about the difference in offset n' he's pattin' my head, tellin' me what I wanna hear, knowin' that I'm in lust for these slick lookin' 5 spokers. Get this: they actually claim that the wheels stickin' out from under the car is "a more agressive stance". Them stickin' out reminded me of a '53 Ford pickup with the doors open. The offset on the fronts were close enough for government work. I use 'em with my summer rubber. The rears were stickin' out n' durin' any serious cornerin' r' less than perfect road surface were remindin' me of my old physics lessons: Impenitrability: no two objects can occupy the same space at the same time. N' believe me mk, when you're getin' to an area that you know is gonna make the wheels contact the hard parts, you pucker up like it's you that the tires r' gonna be rubbin' on. Tell me I'm lyin'. So the rears r' currently holdin' up a killer Suzuki engine in the garage. The numbers don't lie. The offset that Stewie requires is only available on few wheels. Stay realistic when you're shoppin' for 'em n' don't let your desire go into high-lust . . well, unless you've got a killer Suzuki engine out in the garage in need of a stand. Be well, n' like the ol' knight said . . . . Java __________________ 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.

10-03-2007, 09:25 PM	#7 (permalink)
s2kx2 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 292	What Do You Want? Vinny is spot on ... listen to him! What this really comes down to is are you looking to "Pimp" or "Bling" your S2000 or "Personalize" it without "f"ing-up its handling characteristics? 19 inch rims can cause excessive tire wear on an S2000 and not allow for enough suspension travel if you intend to drive this car with any modicum of intelligent aggression. Remember ... its a "Sports Car" not an Escalade! Good luck Tommy. Last edited by s2kx2 : 10-03-2007 at 09:30 PM.

10-08-2007, 01:55 AM	#8 (permalink)
frontline762 HondaOwnerSinceForEver Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Currently in Columbus, GA Posts: 49	OMG....now why in the world would you want some cheap ass ricey rims on your S2000...grow up guys keep in factorys on. They look the best anyway. __________________ _____________________________________ >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>><<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<

09-21-2007, 06:38 PM	#3 (permalink)
s2000isu Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: pa Posts: 986	Google is your friend. I love how volks look on our cars also rota has alot of nice wheels. Personally I think 19"s are to big but I like performance and the roads in the philly area are pretty bad.

09-21-2007, 07:58 PM	#4 (permalink)
Vezna31 Resident Track Whore :) Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Chula Vista, CA Posts: 900	I have 18's and i think they look too big in the front. Rear looks ok. To each his own. If you are going 19's, just make sure you have the right offset or you'll be hating life with fender rubs and possible wheel bearing issues.

10-02-2007, 07:04 PM	#6 (permalink)
YoungGunY2k1 Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 2	Mk im in the same boat. so if anyone has a few examples of rims in a +48 offset it would be a great help KRis

10-08-2007, 03:24 AM	#9 (permalink)
s2000isu Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: pa Posts: 986	Im not big on banning people but can you ban someone for being an idiot? __________________ S2kx2: "paint it pink! Or better yet buy a Miata" 2001 Vortech SC 12.8 at 111 miles per hour Last edited by s2000isu : 10-08-2007 at 01:04 PM.

10-08-2007, 08:14 AM	#11 (permalink)
JDM06S PLAIN & SIMPLE Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: florida Posts: 39	i would re-think your 19in rim idea. yea they look nice but can cause alot of stress on the diff & tranny. just my opion. if you do go that way look at making the diff & tranny more durable. hope this help in your search

10-08-2007, 08:42 AM	#13 (permalink)
jagg Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: The Endless Mountains Posts: 2,164	right on sxy.......say nay to da flame!!!! do what you will with the rims, but be aware of the definate compromises you make altering the factory setup. messing with the unsprung weight of a stewie will require tweaking elsewhere. good luck! jagg

10-08-2007, 01:05 PM	#14 (permalink)
s2000isu Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: pa Posts: 986	Um ya I was kidding about the banning. But why should I welcome the newb if China were to invade here I would not welcome them. __________________ S2kx2: "paint it pink! Or better yet buy a Miata" 2001 Vortech SC 12.8 at 111 miles per hour

10-08-2007, 01:20 PM	#16 (permalink)
s2000isu Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: pa Posts: 986	Ya I mean I can see giving someone a hard time I can even see being a little rude sometimes but this dudes first 20 posts were pretty annoying. I am one of the most anti rice people but I dont just join sites and yell at people about how they shouldnt do anything to their car. Sit down get to know us a little before you make a bunch of posts like that. __________________ S2kx2: "paint it pink! Or better yet buy a Miata" 2001 Vortech SC 12.8 at 111 miles per hour

10-08-2007, 04:29 PM	#17 (permalink)
wasabiman Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: SAN DIEGO, SOUTHBAY Posts: 96	As far as ricey rims... All that matters is, whether or not you the owner likes them. Personally I like deep dish rims and gunmetal, but understand, that I have to have the correct offsets which means no 2" lip... but anyways, to each their own. I could care less what anyone else thinks of my ride, you have to try pretty damn hard to ruin the good looks of an s2k.

10-08-2007, 04:52 PM	#18 (permalink)
s2ook Senior Member Join Date: May 2003 Location: Sunny north Posts: 130	I agree with most of the posts above, forget 19's, unless you want the car to handle like a park bench on castors. Even 18's are too large IMO. 17's suit the car just nicely and allow good weight losses in comparison to larger, heavier wheels. OEM wheels are heavy and there are some good, forged alternatives which will make the car more personalised and perform better. Understatement with intent is a far better alternative to overstatement lacking insight...

10-09-2007, 09:59 AM	#19 (permalink)
desmo4 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 402	Mugen has one of the only 17" wheels with the correct offset and as I prefer to stick with 16" I had only one choice. BBS JDM and they are light and sweet. __________________ MY 2000 Mugen Air box, Headers, Exhaust, ECU, Pressure Plate,LSD, Radiator cap NZ Dampers, Thermo SW and Thermostat. 66 mm Throttle body, Sampco intake pipe and radiator hoses, Swift sway bars, Stillen rotors w/ M-tech extreme pads. BBS JDM Forged Wheels.w/ Potensa Re=01R's Nextgear Intake manifold gasket, SPA gauges, Alpine IDA-X001,KCE-300Bt BT Adapter, Focal 165 K2P speakers, Boston 10.5LF Subwoofer, Phoenix Gold ZX475Ti & Xenon X600.1 Sub Amp, Recaro Profi SPG w/Sparco 6 pt Last edited by desmo4 : 10-09-2007 at 12:42 PM.

10-09-2007, 11:44 AM	#20 (permalink)
s2kx2 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 292	Amen S2ook ... Amen!

10-09-2007, 12:20 PM	#21 (permalink)
frontline762 HondaOwnerSinceForEver Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Currently in Columbus, GA Posts: 49	My badd...xcuse my Army rudeness...lol....didnt mean for yawll to take it that way.. I just thought 19"s would kinda throw off not only your speedometer but your final drive ratio as well....but to each his own __________________ _____________________________________ >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>><<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<

10-09-2007, 01:39 PM	#22 (permalink)
s2000isu Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: pa Posts: 986	why would 19"s "throw off" your speedo? __________________ S2kx2: "paint it pink! Or better yet buy a Miata" 2001 Vortech SC 12.8 at 111 miles per hour

10-09-2007, 02:35 PM	#24 (permalink)
s2000isu Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: pa Posts: 986	19" WHEELS will not throw off a speedo. The overall diameter of a tire will. __________________ S2kx2: "paint it pink! Or better yet buy a Miata" 2001 Vortech SC 12.8 at 111 miles per hour Last edited by s2000isu : 10-09-2007 at 02:44 PM.

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