spareco rims?

[akhoundog]

I'm considering putting some new wheels on my 95 wagon but am a total noob and what width/offset will fit without mods. I'm guessing a 16x7 on a 205-55 should work?

i'm running the 4 banger and would like to make this a direct bolt on, these are the wheels i'm eye-balling. linky

should these bolt on without mods? I'm also considering the bronze version but don't know if that'll mate up to my tan paint

[2win2rbo]

^I think the link is somehow corrupted.

[akhoundog]

does this work?

seems like it's a pain to link to tirerack.

[2win2rbo]

That's fine. 205/55R16 tyres are a good balance of handling and comfort IMO. I think the maximum offset that you can have is +45. It's better if you have a lower offset up to +35 - just for the looks.

[LynchburgCSI]

Bronze+tan=no.

Here... play with this. http://www.miata.net/garage/tirecalc.html

[jtex2717]

+1 ....But those Sparco Wheels I Likey...

[akhoundog]

so will +45 protrude from the wheel wells?

[LynchburgCSI]

Originally Posted by akhoundog

so will +45 protrude from the wheel wells?

For a 7 inch wide wheel? Maybe a TINY TINY bit. I'd try to stay in the low to high 30s.

[akhoundog]

im about to order these because they are +38, i wish i could mount them but cant so was hoping to get a little confidence here. im getting them in black 16x7 +38 offset with 205/55r Yokohama AVID ENVigors. should this fit without spacers?

sorry for being redundant, Thanks!

[animated_zombie]

You said "without spacers". Are you trying to flush mount or something?

Here's a picture of my 8" for reference:









Now, I haven't mounted the tires or anything yet (should be this week), but I don't think that you'll have a problem with rubbing since your at the 7".

Not trying to whore out my pics, just giving you a reference point. My wagon sounds similar to yours ('96 5SFE).

EDIT:

Yeah, you'll should be fine with the 205 series. Once again, I'm assuming you asking these questions in regard to rubbing.
If not, then I guess I'm just confused! :P

[akhoundog]

yeah some totally concerned about rubbing, there's about 3/4 inch clearance from my stock 195/50 14 and the rear strut. I'm a total noob tho, thanks! looks like i should have no problems.

[animated_zombie]

Yeah, you sound good from that.
Are you planning on going lower eventually by chance?

[akhoundog]

nah i plan on keeping it stock height, i actually use this car for everything including camping which sometimes involves going offroad.

I also didnt want the tires to stick out of the wheel wells but that doesnt appear to be an issue

[animated_zombie]

Oh dude, if you're planning on keeping the factory "4x4 Stance" you aren't going to have any issues.

[akhoundog]

i just ordered them. ETA is friday.

will post up pics when i get them.