So I just purchased a WC50 about 2 months ago, absolutely in love with it so far. One thing I knew would need changing is the wheels. It's not that I don't love the wheels, they just need some work. One wheel has some slight curb rash and some of the others are losing their clear coat to them. So I decided to make these wheels my snow tire wheels. I went out and bought a new set of snow tires. I bought 205 50 R17 Blizzak WS80's heard they are the best snow tire around. I was a little nervous about going up 5% on the side wall but found out that clearance will be no issue on stock suspension.

So my situation is I want to run a performance summer tire specifically a Michelin Pilot Super Sport. I do want to increase the size to a 225 or atleast a 215. from what I have read is the stock 17x7 wheel can hold a 215 45 17. I am not sure about the 225 though. So I was thinking instead of every season keep swapping tires out (which is a pain) keep the stock wheels as snow wheels that I could just change in and out myself, and get a new set of wheels. So the big question is what would be the recommended size wheel I should go for? 4x100 bolt pattern is a must. is a 17x8 possible on stock suspension? I would like to stay away from 18's because tire prices jump through the roof. What is the stock offset and what can I go to for offset? Anyone have suggestions on what would look good? Maybe another OEM mini wheel? any if info that could help me would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks.

 

Check out our NM wheels as they will fit the brakes no problem and lighter than the stock. I've got them on my GP right now.
http://www.waymotorworks.com/nm-engi...ght-wheel.html

 

I'd price having the OEM wheels refinished and buying wheels for snow tires. See Tirerack for options.

 

Hey Trevor (OP), there's a thread of WC50 owners over in the 2nd Gen Factory JCW forum, it's pretty cool. That green color resurfaced this year for the F56 fJCW with a different name (and $1000 price tag I might add). Here's the link: https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...ers-group.html

 

If I have the wheel refinished what is the absolute widest tire size I can put on that 17x
7 wheel? I'd like to do a 225 if possible.

 

Also would a Pacer +38 offset clear the brakes in the front?

 

Trevor:

This is the wrong forum for your car. While we appreciate you stopping by you might get the answers your seek from the correct one. The BigNewt posted a link to it in his reply.

Good luck to you.