First off I HAVE SEARCHED, however i still have questions…
I am thinking of buying some used 15x8 0 offset sportmax 002 with 225-50-15’s (I am on a seriously low budget this year).
I have a '93 coupe, KYB AGX shocks, Eibach pro springs, and Q45 brakes.
I am wondering if I can get away with not pulling/rolling the fenders, as well as if these rims clear the Q45 brakes.
Thanks in advance,
Rick
i’m almost certain you will have issues with rubbing at 8" wide +0, especially with your tire width. 225’s are fairly square on a 8".
not sure exactly how much of an overall drop you are getting from the eibach’s (~2"?) but i’d expect that you will run into issues during cornering. i have 16x8 +4 and i’ve had to pull all 4 corners. there was a black hatch with pics of 8" +0 sportmax’s in some FS section here and you can clearly see how much the wheels are outboard.
also, judging by the spokes/face of the wheel, i highly doubt those wheels will clear q45…not confirming this though, just my guess.
my suggestion (factoring in your budget) would be to pass on the wheels this year and save the remainder of your low budget on other problems that may arise later in the season. but if you really want to get the wheels and you’re committed, go ahead and pull, and make sure you constantly test fit (factoring in spacers if you need them to clear q45’s). USE HEAT because you will need to pull a fair amount. you will most likely need to flare out your front fenders from the inside (again, depending on how much you’re rubbing during cornering).
^^just my suggestions. good luck.
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ok, did a quick search, found this (from here: http://forums.nicoclub.com/zerothread?id=195058&page=2):
coupe, agx, sportlines, 15x8 +0 002’s, 215/60/15 tires. close enough.
so yes, you will have problems with a 225. you’re probably going to have to grab 205/50’s and roll. maybe put a bit more camber if you have the adjustability. so again, i support my original suggestion of maybe just saving your $$ for other problems that may occur later this year with your car to be play things safe.
^^^^^ Thanks for the info, I was only wanting this oddball setup as this wheel/tire combowas less money than just buying the new tires that I need. I will just pass on the 002’s and get new tires for the rims I have.
