I got some rims but i cant find the specs, please help

[L.D. 100]

I ran across some nice rims, theyre Racing Dynamics RGS road wheels, 17x8 up front and 17x9 rear but i wanna know the offset and if i can use them on an s13 with yashio factory wide fenders and keep in mind that i will need to use spacer/adapters for this bolt pattern, im not sure if its 5x120mm or 5x112...so wheel pros can you help? i pretty much need to find out so that i either sell them or keep and use them.

thanks in advance

[Mikes14240sx]

http://www.tirerack.com/wheels/tech/wheeltech.htm

How much negative camber do you plan to run? How wide are the wide fenders?

Post back when you find the offset.

[Heartwork]

aren't Racing Dynamics a BMW catered brand?
if it is, the BMW lug pattern is different

[ridebmx]

Originally posted by Heartwork
aren't Racing Dynamics a BMW catered brand?
if it is, the BMW lug pattern is different


[quote]keep in mind that i will need to use spacer/adapters for this bolt pattern, im not sure if its 5x120mm or 5x112...[quote]

[omen2853]

most BMW patterns are 5x120

[ridebmx]

mercedes and audi are usually 5x112

[mbmbmb23]

Conversion spacers/adapters can be had for $50 each at:

http://performancewheel.com/

(Im not affiliated in any way with that place)



-m

[L.D. 100]

ok guys i think i might have the offsets, theres little numers on the rims that read 8Jx17H2-ET38 on fronts and 9Jx17H2-ET46 rear. would the last numbers be the offsets? (38 and 46) im basically clueless on these rims, they were basically given to me but i need to figure out if i can use them. they would also have to clear tien HE's

as for negative camber i think id be willing to go down to 4, but im not sure, i havent had negaive camber yet so i cant exactly say what is the max id go

[Vopt]

Your so clueless I dunno if I should laugh or cry. :cry:

[L.D. 100]

man you can laugh so hard itll make you cry, it dont matter to me, just help me out when youre done, if i knew i wouldnt be here asking

[SilviaDriver]

http://www.tirerack.com/wheels/tech/offset.htm

go there specifically, read and start measuring. dont be lazy

[mbmbmb23]

Please say you have an S14?? Other wise those fronts probably wont fit with that spacer/adapter (if you need one). Have you tried bolting up a wheel yet to see if they are 5x114.3 or 5.120? If they are 5x120 you can either *try* a spacer from that link I provided (as skinny as possible), or you can attempt to slightly elongate the lug holes in the rim (and make them shaped like a jelly bean..long and round). That is risky tho...cause you want the wheel to be centered on the hub so it doesnt vibrate at high speeds. If they are 5x120, your best bet may be re-selling these on ebay and getting something else??

-m


Originally posted by L.D. 100
ok guys i think i might have the offsets, theres little numers on the rims that read 8Jx17H2-ET38 on fronts and 9Jx17H2-ET46 rear. would the last numbers be the offsets? (38 and 46) im basically clueless on these rims, they were basically given to me but i need to figure out if i can use them. they would also have to clear tien HE's

as for negative camber i think id be willing to go down to 4, but im not sure, i havent had negaive camber yet so i cant exactly say what is the max id go

[L.D. 100]

hahaha i got them free, im not losing anything, but i kinda like them so i was going to keep them.

so even with wide fenders they wont fit? (on s13) 40mm wider front 50mm rear

[mbmbmb23]

Hmm...wide fenders....missed that part. I would give them a shot then. A nine inch rear with 46 offset...thats nuts.....good luck tho.




-m