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ajoudry · 03-19-2010, 06:37 PM

I'm thinking of putting a pair of rims on my car, I found ones that I like however I'm wondering if they will compermise some of the performance of the car. The rims are Boss 318 going to 17" any feedback would be greatly appreciated thanks.

David · 03-19-2010, 07:42 PM

What sizes are your wheels now? And what are the widths and offsets of the new ones you want?

ajoudry · 03-19-2010, 08:02 PM

the size of the new tire would be 205 40 17, the stock ones r on now and their 205 I believe as well, so the same widths will remain the same. I was more or less thinking of the weight of the rim because it is a black chrome rim. The overall tire size would remain the same keeping the speedo correct.

hookedup96rolla · 03-19-2010, 08:21 PM

only a pair of wheels?

how wide? 205 will be dumb lookin. offset? any details on the wheels?

David · 03-19-2010, 08:24 PM

You don't know too much obviously. Do you know the name of the wheels? That would greatly help in knowing how much they weigh. 205 would be suitable for 6.5in to 7.5in probably. Just guestamating.

ajoudry · 03-19-2010, 08:28 PM

heres the link to the website:
BOSS Boss 318 Black Chrome Wheel Rim Package at WheelsNext.com
no all four n im not sure what u mean by offset?

David · 03-19-2010, 08:42 PM

For the love of god. DON'T ORDER WHEELS UNTIL YOU FULLY UNDERSTAND OFFSET. Here are some snipets.

The offset of a wheel is the distance from its hub mounting surface to the centerline of the wheel. The offset can be one of three types.

Zero Offset
The hub mounting surface is even with the centerline of the wheel.

Positive
The hub mounting surface is toward the front or wheel side of the wheel. Positive offset wheels are generally found on front wheel drive cars and newer rear drive cars.

Negative
The hub mounting surface is toward the back or brake side of the wheels centerline. "Deep dish" wheels are typically a negative offset.

If the offset of the wheel is not correct for the car, the handling can be adversely affected. When the width of the wheel changes, the offset also changes numerically. If the offset were to stay the same while you added width, the additional width would be split evenly between the inside and outside. For most cars, this won't work correctly. We have test fitted thousands of different vehicles for proper fitment. Our extensive database allows our sales staff to offer you the perfect fit for your vehicle.

In short, it determines how far in, or out, a wheel sits in relation to the fender. Did you pick those wheels for cost, how they look, or some other reason? To be honest, those wheels are cheap(quality) as balls. Find something else. And they're way too big to look right on a 2.

ajoudry · 03-19-2010, 08:48 PM

but if i was to type in the year and make of the car and everything wouldnt that mean that the wheel would have 0 offset and will fit flush like stock if the width of the tir remains the same?

ajoudry · 03-19-2010, 08:54 PM

its 17X8

David · 03-19-2010, 08:59 PM

No. They don't calculate that for you. Sorry for using 240s as examples, but it's all I have.

15x7 +10

15x8 -20something

15x6 +40

Just so you get the general idea of what offset does. If you want a 7in wide wheel, I would suggest something like +25 to +30 offset. I don't know too much about fitment on MR2s, but that seems reasonable.

David · 03-19-2010, 09:00 PM

I see you want 17x8. For that I would use a 215 or 225 tire. probably +35 offset. But I would ask someone else that's more experienced with MR2s.

ajoudry · 03-19-2010, 09:05 PM

ok thanks for ur help

Tre001 · 03-21-2010, 01:32 PM

235 40 r17 38 offset

hookedup96rolla · 03-21-2010, 02:15 PM

^^ so its kinda pu$$y lookin?

Sh0ty · 03-21-2010, 02:40 PM

Gordaen's Toyota MR2 Wheel and Tire Calculator

I feel like I'm posting that every day now.

And yes, those BOSS wheels are complete garbage.

Quote:

Originally Posted by ajoudry

I'm thinking of putting a pair of rims on my car,

Do you plan on buying the rest of the wheel later?

03-19-2010, 06:37 PM	#1 (permalink)
ajoudry No Skills Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 20 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	RIMS I'm thinking of putting a pair of rims on my car, I found ones that I like however I'm wondering if they will compermise some of the performance of the car. The rims are Boss 318 going to 17" any feedback would be greatly appreciated thanks.

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03-19-2010, 07:42 PM	#2 (permalink)
David Banned Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Tampa, Fl Posts: 2,621 Thanks: 120 Thanked 55 Times in 54 Posts My Google Map iTrader Rating: (4/100% )	What sizes are your wheels now? And what are the widths and offsets of the new ones you want?

03-19-2010, 08:02 PM	#3 (permalink)
ajoudry No Skills Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 20 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	the size of the new tire would be 205 40 17, the stock ones r on now and their 205 I believe as well, so the same widths will remain the same. I was more or less thinking of the weight of the rim because it is a black chrome rim. The overall tire size would remain the same keeping the speedo correct.

03-19-2010, 08:21 PM	#4 (permalink)
hookedup96rolla No Skills Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 254 Thanks: 0 Thanked 6 Times in 6 Posts iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	only a pair of wheels? how wide? 205 will be dumb lookin. offset? any details on the wheels?

03-19-2010, 08:24 PM	#5 (permalink)
David Banned Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Tampa, Fl Posts: 2,621 Thanks: 120 Thanked 55 Times in 54 Posts My Google Map iTrader Rating: (4/100% )	You don't know too much obviously. Do you know the name of the wheels? That would greatly help in knowing how much they weigh. 205 would be suitable for 6.5in to 7.5in probably. Just guestamating.

03-19-2010, 08:28 PM	#6 (permalink)
ajoudry No Skills Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 20 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	heres the link to the website: BOSS Boss 318 Black Chrome Wheel Rim Package at WheelsNext.com no all four n im not sure what u mean by offset?

03-19-2010, 08:42 PM	#7 (permalink)
David Banned Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Tampa, Fl Posts: 2,621 Thanks: 120 Thanked 55 Times in 54 Posts My Google Map iTrader Rating: (4/100% )	For the love of god. DON'T ORDER WHEELS UNTIL YOU FULLY UNDERSTAND OFFSET. Here are some snipets. The offset of a wheel is the distance from its hub mounting surface to the centerline of the wheel. The offset can be one of three types. Zero Offset The hub mounting surface is even with the centerline of the wheel. Positive The hub mounting surface is toward the front or wheel side of the wheel. Positive offset wheels are generally found on front wheel drive cars and newer rear drive cars. Negative The hub mounting surface is toward the back or brake side of the wheels centerline. "Deep dish" wheels are typically a negative offset. If the offset of the wheel is not correct for the car, the handling can be adversely affected. When the width of the wheel changes, the offset also changes numerically. If the offset were to stay the same while you added width, the additional width would be split evenly between the inside and outside. For most cars, this won't work correctly. We have test fitted thousands of different vehicles for proper fitment. Our extensive database allows our sales staff to offer you the perfect fit for your vehicle. In short, it determines how far in, or out, a wheel sits in relation to the fender. Did you pick those wheels for cost, how they look, or some other reason? To be honest, those wheels are cheap(quality) as balls. Find something else. And they're way too big to look right on a 2.

03-19-2010, 08:48 PM	#8 (permalink)
ajoudry No Skills Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 20 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	but if i was to type in the year and make of the car and everything wouldnt that mean that the wheel would have 0 offset and will fit flush like stock if the width of the tir remains the same?

03-19-2010, 08:54 PM	#9 (permalink)
ajoudry No Skills Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 20 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	its 17X8

03-19-2010, 08:59 PM	#10 (permalink)
David Banned Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Tampa, Fl Posts: 2,621 Thanks: 120 Thanked 55 Times in 54 Posts My Google Map iTrader Rating: (4/100% )	No. They don't calculate that for you. Sorry for using 240s as examples, but it's all I have. 15x7 +10 15x8 -20something 15x6 +40 Just so you get the general idea of what offset does. If you want a 7in wide wheel, I would suggest something like +25 to +30 offset. I don't know too much about fitment on MR2s, but that seems reasonable.

03-19-2010, 09:00 PM	#11 (permalink)
David Banned Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Tampa, Fl Posts: 2,621 Thanks: 120 Thanked 55 Times in 54 Posts My Google Map iTrader Rating: (4/100% )	I see you want 17x8. For that I would use a 215 or 225 tire. probably +35 offset. But I would ask someone else that's more experienced with MR2s.

03-19-2010, 09:05 PM	#12 (permalink)
ajoudry No Skills Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 20 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	ok thanks for ur help

03-21-2010, 01:32 PM	#13 (permalink)
Tre001 No Skills Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Montreal Posts: 20 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	235 40 r17 38 offset

03-21-2010, 02:15 PM	#14 (permalink)
hookedup96rolla No Skills Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 254 Thanks: 0 Thanked 6 Times in 6 Posts iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	^^ so its kinda pu$$y lookin?