I want to get a set of rota RKRs for my na. The problem is they come in 15x8 and I can only find them in zero offset. So I'd have to have a stretched tire and I hate the way that looks.
I could go with the 15x9 -15 and use fender flares. While this would look really cool how would it affect my handling?
How would you have a stretched tire on an 8" wide rim and it not be even worse on a rim an inch wider? What size tire are you planning on running, because anything bigger than a 205 should be ok on the 8" rim?
If the rim is an inch wider and offset only slightly more than 1/2" to the inside the outside edge of the rim will be in almost exactly the same place. From the side I doubt anyone could spot the difference.
I had a serious problem with tire rub when I tried running a 9" wide slick on my Spec Miata wheels. They were canti-levered, and designed to fit the 15 x 7 wheel. With a 35mm offset, I've got some shiny spots on the inside of the rear tire wells. The zero offset should help, but you really want to check!
oldopelguy wrote: How would you have a stretched tire on an 8" wide rim and it not be even worse on a rim an inch wider? What size tire are you planning on running, because anything bigger than a 205 should be ok on the 8" rim? If the rim is an inch wider and offset only slightly more than 1/2" to the inside the outside edge of the rim will be in almost exactly the same place. From the side I doubt anyone could spot the difference.
He's saying that to fit under stock bodywork the 15x8 0 offset would need a stretched tire to not foul out on the car.
15x9 -15 goes straight to flares.
I'm pretty sure the RKR is available in +20, though.
I can only find the +20 in the 17" version. They have a +10 in 15" but I think I'd still have to stretch a tire.
I bet a 205/50 would fit on the +10 with a manly roll.
I'm surprised this is a problem, though... i know i've seen many of them on CR wearing RKRs under stock bodywork, and not just the Stancy McStancerton-type builds.
So the 15x9 6uls are a +36 and require a fender roll and removing the fender liners to fit up front on an NA, just FYI.
Not with the 15x8 6UL and a 225/45-15, though. If you had a +33 offset (or a set of the 6ULs with a 3mm spacer), they'd rub.
My suggestion would be to look at the Rota RB, a very similar wheel available in a lot more size.
Thanks for the help y'all.
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