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J.T. 05-17-2008 01:36 AM

bigger rear wheels?
 
Is anyone running bigger rear wheels? I been looking for anyone running like a 15x7 in front and around a 16x8 in the rear but can't find any. Not to mention finding wheels I like in those sizes is a pain. I found some ASA's I liked(EM9's) but I could not find them in a 16. And 17's are FTL.

Some pics would be nice if you guys have any too:)

Edit: From what I'm reading I should be looking at a 30-40 offset. Please lmk if I read wrong.

XxGoKoUxX 05-17-2008 02:11 AM

i've asked people about this... they say having wider wheels in the back than the front makes the car a bit wobbly on highway speeds.... so you'll be a bit off balance...

same thing if u camber too much

J.T. 05-17-2008 02:18 AM

In that case I did manage to find the EM9's in a 16x7

BTW here's a pic of the wheels if anyones wondering/caring
http://www.echosimport.com.br/images/3.jpg

18psi 05-17-2008 03:28 AM

im hoping to run 16x8 or possibly 16x9 but same diameter front and back but also wonder the same thing

Pitlab77 05-17-2008 07:04 AM

yes dont do it.

The car becomes twitchy and unstable

Dark Wanderer 05-17-2008 07:59 AM


Originally Posted by J.T. (Post 258149)
In that case I did manage to find the EM9's in a 16x7

BTW here's a pic of the wheels if anyones wondering/caring
http://www.echosimport.com.br/images/3.jpg

They look good, I tought to buy them but when I saw that the 15" is 19lbs on tirerack well...

y8s 05-17-2008 08:02 AM

not to mention it'll ruin your auto-x day when you can't turn anymore.

hustler 05-17-2008 10:03 AM

its a bad idea and those asa's are fucking gay. Just be a man and get a set of CH's.

mx03tb 05-17-2008 03:38 PM

2 Attachment(s)
haha i have the opposite i have 16x6 1/2 in the front and 15x8 in the back and they don't wobble at all specially at 155mph
with the right tire height in the back it'll look nice
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18psi 05-17-2008 03:42 PM

those red ones are HOTTTT

bryantaylor 05-17-2008 03:45 PM

i just have staggard tires (195 front and 225 rear) and i hate the way it feels. i need to put my 205s back on.

jobambo 05-17-2008 05:16 PM

beautiful car. Every time i see a NB with the oem body kit, i always regret buying my NA.

blue turbo mx5 05-17-2008 05:22 PM

i have volk te 37 white 17's for the streets and 14's for the track

samnavy 05-17-2008 07:41 PM

JT, what is it exactly that you're trying to do?
Do you want the "look" of staggered or do you perceive some performance increase?

You can score 6x8 15" 6UL's and throw some 225 Azenis on it for under $1000 total. 6UL's are also starting to pop up used. When I build my NB here in a year or so, somebody will have to argue pretty hard to talk me out of that plan.

magnamx-5 05-17-2008 07:51 PM

makes sure that shit is light or you will be fucking up alot of shit man

slutz4 05-17-2008 08:02 PM


Originally Posted by samnavy (Post 258339)
JT, what is it exactly that you're trying to do?
Do you want the "look" of staggered or do you perceive some performance increase?

You can score 6x8 15" 6UL's and throw some 225 Azenis on it for under $1000 total. 6UL's are also starting to pop up used. When I build my NB here in a year or so, somebody will have to argue pretty hard to talk me out of that plan.


I couldnt agree more, exactly what Im going to do most likely.

J.T. 05-17-2008 09:29 PM


Originally Posted by samnavy (Post 258339)
JT, what is it exactly that you're trying to do?
Do you want the "look" of staggered or do you perceive some performance increase?

You can score 6x8 15" 6UL's and throw some 225 Azenis on it for under $1000 total. 6UL's are also starting to pop up used. When I build my NB here in a year or so, somebody will have to argue pretty hard to talk me out of that plan.

Honestly I like the look mostly. Thats just the sizing. I really like this style of wheel and I don't want something that EVERYONE has. Idk, if the one size taller in back thing is a sucky ass idea I'll do 15's all around. But I want a wheel I will like, and preferably not one that everyone and thier brother has. I don't even know what the UL's look like :bang:

levnubhin 05-17-2008 10:03 PM


Originally Posted by J.T. (Post 258379)
I don't even know what the UL's look like :bang:


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J.T. 05-17-2008 10:09 PM

We'll I guess they aren't that bad. My other thought is some bronze Konig Heliums

hustler 05-17-2008 11:26 PM


Originally Posted by jobambo (Post 258311)
beautiful car. Every time i see a NB with the oem body kit, i always regret buying my NA.

bah, the NA looks so much more business oriented though.


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