[Driftdevil]

How much will the 15x7 0 offset stick out from the fenders on an NA that has eibach pro-kit springs on it? And will a 205/50/15 tire fit just rolling the fenders and running mild camber. Pics of your setup like this would be great so I have something to go by.

 

[kotomile]

1. The wheels should work, people use 15x8 +0 all the time, sits flush, so yours would be sunk .5" in from that.

2. Your choice of springs will not affect wheel offset.

3. a 205 is, IMO, a bad choice. I have 15x7 with a 195 and the sidewalls are about 90 degrees. I'd want to run my 195s on a 8 inch wheel for a little more stretch, 205s would make the steering feel numb.

4. I like your avatar!

 

[djsqiigles]

This is 14x7 + 0

Fixed...have a nice day!

-Bryan

 

[Tricky]

1. The wheels should work, people use 15x8 +0 all the time, sits flush, so yours would be sunk .5" in from that.

2. Your choice of springs will not affect wheel offset.

3. a 205 is, IMO, a bad choice. I have 15x7 with a 195 and the sidewalls are about 90 degrees. I'd want to run my 195s on a 8 inch wheel for a little more stretch, 205s would make the steering feel numb.

4. I like your avatar!

Can you fit 185 on a 15x7 as well ? With a 50 or a 45 sidewall ?

 

[Greg G]

Nice stance :wink:

 

[kotomile]

1. The wheels should work, people use 15x8 +0 all the time, sits flush, so yours would be sunk .5" in from that.

2. Your choice of springs will not affect wheel offset.

3. a 205 is, IMO, a bad choice. I have 15x7 with a 195 and the sidewalls are about 90 degrees. I'd want to run my 195s on a 8 inch wheel for a little more stretch, 205s would make the steering feel numb.

4. I like your avatar!

Can you fit 185 on a 15x7 as well ? With a 50 or a 45 sidewall ?

Yes, definitely. I've seen a 165 on a 15x8 (stretched HARDCORE).

 

[Tricky]

Yes, definitely. I've seen a 165 on a 15x8 (stretched HARDCORE).

And what about the sidewall ?

 

[kotomile]

I think it was a 55, maybe.

 

[ThePass]

I run 205/50/15 on a 15x6.5" wheel - its a good fit - its not the 'stretched' jdm look but it makes for a much better ride and a much larger contact patch than a smaller 'stretched' tire on the same wheel.

I soon plan to sell those wheels, and take the 205/50/15 tires and wrap them on a 15x8 - I personally wouldn't run a 195 on a 8" wide wheel.

Go to an autocross and people want performance - they try to fit the widest rubber they can fit onto a wheel for grip - check out the jdm scene and tires are streched - a 7" wide wheel may have a tire that only has a 6" contact patch width.

It's just a matter of understanding that what may look the best won't perform the best - you have to pick what's going to suit you and your needs, or find a balance in between.

I love the stretched look, so don't get me wrong, but just understand that wrapping a 165 on an 8" wide rim is considered ridiculous by some and outstanding by others - I for one think tha if you want a nice slightly stretched look that will not give that 'fat tire' appearance but also still not stretch the tire to possibly dangerous amounts, a 205 would work great on a 8" wheel. My 205's look just barely plump on a 6.5" - another inch and a half is alot. a 205 is recommended for a 6.5-7" wheel.

Just my $0.02