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Old Nov 22, 2008 | 04:44 PM
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Work Wheels RSZ-R on my fit 16" +42 **NOW LOWERED**

I was debating for the longest time if I will stick with 16" or do a larger 17" for my rims. Did I make the right choice? I honestly did not want to degrade the performance of the fit by installing larger rims and wider tires.

As far as weight savings, the work wheels only weighed 13 lbs. and the new 205/50/16 tires weighed in at 21 lbs.

The oem sport 16" wheels weighed in a total of 36 lbs. So basically, I was able to save a couple of pounds with a wider footprint tires.

BTW, my springs just shipped so by next week the car will be lowered.

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Old Nov 22, 2008 | 04:57 PM
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Hey looks great! Congrats on cutting out some unsprung weight! Where did you order your springs from? What springs did you order?
 
Old Nov 22, 2008 | 04:59 PM
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looks good!
 
Old Nov 22, 2008 | 05:06 PM
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may I ask how wide they are?
 
Old Nov 22, 2008 | 05:10 PM
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Hey looks great! Congrats on cutting out some unsprung weight! Where did you order your springs from? What springs did you order?
Tanabe DF210. Hopefully it will lower it enough. I really did not want to slam the car so I'll try these springs first.
 
Old Nov 22, 2008 | 05:11 PM
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Originally Posted by Stormtrooper
may I ask how wide they are?
16x7 +42. Bathroom scale was 13.0 - 13.5
 
Old Nov 22, 2008 | 07:51 PM
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wow wow wow, those look great, and show how well 205's will fill the wells once its lowered.

nice choice
 
Old Nov 22, 2008 | 08:16 PM
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looks great!

definitely post pics when the springs are installed
 
Old Nov 23, 2008 | 11:07 AM
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Originally Posted by 09BlackPearlMT
looks great!

definitely post pics when the springs are installed

ditto X2
 
Old Nov 23, 2008 | 01:59 PM
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Looks great. Are those tires Eagle GSD3?
 
Old Nov 23, 2008 | 02:23 PM
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Looks great. Are those tires Eagle GSD3?
Yup. I've used the same tires when I had an E30 M3 and they are good tires. Plus tirerack have them on sale right now for $56.00 each. Great deal for some decent tires.
 
Old Nov 23, 2008 | 03:04 PM
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Thanks. I saw the sale on at Tire Rack and ordered a set. Good to know that it fits with aftermarket wheels. No rubbing issues?
 
Old Nov 23, 2008 | 03:31 PM
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Thanks. I saw the sale on at Tire Rack and ordered a set. Good to know that it fits with aftermarket wheels. No rubbing issues?
None. Lots of room left. I'll let you know after its lowered.
 
Old Nov 23, 2008 | 04:17 PM
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the wheels look really good. should be great once you get that drop!
 
Old Nov 25, 2008 | 12:12 PM
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I honestly like 16" wheels or smaller with fatter tires for this car better. Can't wait for the dropped photos!
 
Old Nov 25, 2008 | 12:14 PM
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I'm planning to get 17" CE28Ns. They weigh about 13lbs.
 
Old Nov 25, 2008 | 12:33 PM
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Originally Posted by JDMxGE8
I'm planning to get 17" CE28Ns. They weigh about 13lbs.

OZ Alleggerita 17" which will come out in a few months also weigh 13lbs. They are much cheaper that CE28n too.

If I end up not liking these work wheels, I'll replace them in a few months or so with the Allegerita.
 
Old Nov 28, 2008 | 01:03 PM
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The front is rubbing when turning hard. I may need to get some camber kit or a friend told me to roll the fender (outwards).....like a few mm.
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Old Nov 28, 2008 | 01:54 PM
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Old Nov 28, 2008 | 03:36 PM
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Oh Man! perfect ride height, I want to run 205'50's as well.. can you tell me where you got your springs from?
 



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