TheDrip 25 Posted December 19, 2014 Share Posted December 19, 2014 I like the red stripe. I would have to a see one in body color to decide if it looked good. I was actually thinking of plastidipping my stock wheels black and adding a stripe. I have the green paint, but I've decided I like the offsetting color of the red stripe. I work at a tire/wheel wholesaler, everyone has aftermarket wheels on their vehicle in the parking lot, mine still manage to stand out. Link to post Share on other sites
WaltK 305 Posted December 19, 2014 Share Posted December 19, 2014 The red strikes a sharp contrast, that defines the wheel from the tire, looks good. Link to post Share on other sites
mitogt 5 Posted January 21, 2015 Share Posted January 21, 2015 my car vibrates at about 120kms/h or 75mph, then it goes away over that speed Link to post Share on other sites
bluer101 241 Posted January 21, 2015 Share Posted January 21, 2015 my car vibrates at about 120kms/h or 75mph, then it goes away over that speed Did you use hub centric rings when mounting? Link to post Share on other sites
dulsaf2630 9 Posted January 22, 2015 Share Posted January 22, 2015 my car vibrates at about 120kms/h or 75mph, then it goes away over that speedYour wheels need to be balanced. Link to post Share on other sites
Schaltz 27 Posted January 22, 2015 Share Posted January 22, 2015 I have sold my BBS RM012 6.5x15 Offset 33 during this winter: Now I am waiting for my new rims to arrive: Stuttgart T7 8x15 Offset 25. Just have to figure out how much tyrestretch I need so they won't scrape. Link to post Share on other sites
mitogt 5 Posted January 26, 2015 Share Posted January 26, 2015 I thought about the balancing but why does it do it only a 75mph and resto of time no vibration Link to post Share on other sites
Schaltz 27 Posted January 26, 2015 Share Posted January 26, 2015 I thought about the balancing but why does it do it only a 75mph and resto of time no vibration Because at that speed, you hit the frequency at which they vibrate. Link to post Share on other sites
mitogt 5 Posted February 9, 2015 Share Posted February 9, 2015 not balanced, now ZERO vibration, the guys that sold the rims and tires did not balance it, now peace of mind at 120Kms/h not all the time at that speed, usually doing only 60kms/h Link to post Share on other sites
Brad Wright 0 Posted April 24, 2015 Share Posted April 24, 2015 I'm planning on getting 6.5jx15" alloys for mine, would they fit alright without any problems? Link to post Share on other sites
dulsaf2630 9 Posted April 24, 2015 Share Posted April 24, 2015 I'm planning on getting 6.5jx15" alloys for mine, would they fit alright without any problems?Why not? It should fit. Link to post Share on other sites
jingsparky 2 Posted August 9, 2015 Share Posted August 9, 2015 Widget BSA Matrix 17" x 7" +38 offset 205/45/17 thismarks 1 Link to post Share on other sites
jingsparky 2 Posted August 9, 2015 Share Posted August 9, 2015 Hi widget i knw its kinda ages now...but i was wondering any issues when u install this mags and tires? I was thinking going for almost same spec as yours its 205/40/17 +38 offset. The mags is 17/7.5..hope to hear from u. Thanks! Link to post Share on other sites
bluer101 241 Posted August 9, 2015 Share Posted August 9, 2015 Hi widget i knw its kinda ages now...but i was wondering any issues when u install this mags and tires? I was thinking going for almost same spec as yours its 205/40/17 +38 offset. The mags is 17/7.5..hope to hear from u. Thanks! They might be ok but the extra .5 might be too close to the bottom strut tower. With mine at +40 and 7 inch wide I'm pretty close. With +38 and just 7 inches you are a few MM away from the tower then mine. But if you go +38 at 7.5 that extra .5 will put it closer to the strut tower. I could be wrong with my thinking and math. Could you try one on mounted to see? Link to post Share on other sites
jingsparky 2 Posted August 11, 2015 Share Posted August 11, 2015 Ok...ill take some photos when they are finish. Thanks for the info Link to post Share on other sites
jingsparky 2 Posted August 16, 2015 Share Posted August 16, 2015 They might be ok but the extra .5 might be too close to the bottom strut tower. With mine at +40 and 7 inch wide I'm pretty close. With +38 and just 7 inches you are a few MM away from the tower then mine. But if you go +38 at 7.5 that extra .5 will put it closer to the strut tower. I could be wrong with my thinking and math. Could you try one on mounted to see? Hi bluer...what i did is instead of 17x7 i bought 16x7 et40 and installed 205/45/16 tire. They were close also but not as close if i take that 17x7.5 et38. Although the people who installed it are telling me thag it might cause some problem with the suspension...car engine performance, handling,etc... but i told them spark are not meant to run like sports car. i have some photos but dnt know how to put it here Link to post Share on other sites
bluer101 241 Posted August 16, 2015 Share Posted August 16, 2015 Hi bluer...what i did is instead of 17x7 i bought 16x7 et40 and installed 205/45/16 tire. They were close also but not as close if i take that 17x7.5 et38. Although the people who installed it are telling me thag it might cause some problem with the suspension...car engine performance, handling,etc... but i told them spark are not meant to run like sports car. i have some photos but dnt know how to put it here Yes, it could effect performance if they ate heavier than stock. As for suspension I'm pretty sure it's fine. They are just covering their butts. My rims and tires weigh 1.5 pounds heavier than stock which is really nothing. As for handling mine handles better than stock. Anytime you change what the factory has made will change the car. As for photos I upload to photobucket and then link to here. Link to post Share on other sites
jingsparky 2 Posted August 17, 2015 Share Posted August 17, 2015 (edited) Yes, it could effect performance if they ate heavier than stock. As for suspension I'm pretty sure it's fine. They are just covering their butts. My rims and tires weigh 1.5 pounds heavier than stock which is really nothing. As for handling mine handles better than stock. Anytime you change what the factory has made will change the car. As for photos I upload to photobucket and then link to here. Hi bluer101...thabks for the info heres the link Edited August 17, 2015 by bluer101 Retired old Gearhead 1 Link to post Share on other sites
bluer101 241 Posted August 17, 2015 Share Posted August 17, 2015 They look good. You actually have more room than I do from the strut. Link to post Share on other sites
jingsparky 2 Posted August 17, 2015 Share Posted August 17, 2015 They look good. You actually have more room than I do from the strut. Many thanks bluer101 if it wasnt for your post i wouldnt be able to try this. 😊 Link to post Share on other sites
Retired old Gearhead 201 Posted August 18, 2015 Share Posted August 18, 2015 Those wheels would look good on any car! I'm always partial to liking the silver trim between the tire and wheel. I would recommend you grease and cover the center spindle bolt though. Looks like you got the size, ratio and offset exactly to the limit for clearance. When my stock tires were in need of replacement I simply had 205/50/15 put on the stock rims..little soother ride but would have preferred 205/55/15 for really smooth ride but no one was sure they would clear the suspension. Link to post Share on other sites
ANewSpark 11 Posted March 30, 2016 Share Posted March 30, 2016 Anyone put RPF1 wheels on their Spark? Link to post Share on other sites
bluer101 241 Posted March 30, 2016 Share Posted March 30, 2016 Anyone put RPF1 wheels on their Spark? Not that I'm aware of. Link to post Share on other sites
ANewSpark 11 Posted April 20, 2016 Share Posted April 20, 2016 Wheel - Enkei RPF1 15x7 et41 needs spacer in the front to clear the caliper. Tire - 185/55, will be switching to 195/50 soon The RPF1 and stock tire weigh less that just the stock wheel. ErialEric 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Retired old Gearhead 201 Posted April 24, 2016 Share Posted April 24, 2016 Anybody running 205 or 215/50/15 on original rims? I have 205's and thinking of getting 215/50/15 for my next tire change..just wondering if they rub or not and work OK? Link to post Share on other sites
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