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Old Apr 22, 2006 | 09:23 PM
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15" wheel and tire combo question

Hi Alex,

I was wondering if you could shed some light on the following wheels:

O.Z. UltraLeggeras (Matte Graphite Silver)
15 x 7, 12.0lbs
+37mm offset



If I slap on some 205/55/15 Kumho Ecsta SPT's, will I get any rubbing on a MCS? Currently I am running stock 15" holies (+45mm offset) with the same Kumho tires and have zero rubbing.

I previously had some 17 x 7.5 SSR comps with plus sized 215/45/17 Pirelli P Zero Nero's and they rubbed over dips quite frequently....

Thanks.
 
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Old Apr 24, 2006 | 01:19 PM
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Old Apr 24, 2006 | 04:16 PM
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If you can wait a couple of weeks, I've got a set of same-size Superleggeras, with 205/55-15 ContiSport Contacts that I'll be putting on my MCS (when it gets here).
 
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Old Apr 25, 2006 | 12:14 PM
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Originally Posted by bobdobbs
If you can wait a couple of weeks, I've got a set of same-size Superleggeras, with 205/55-15 ContiSport Contacts that I'll be putting on my MCS (when it gets here).
with 205/55 - shouldn't rub

Alex
 
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Old Apr 27, 2006 | 07:07 AM
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One more question Alex.

If I go with the 16 x 7 rims and a 205/50/16 tire, I should still be ok, correct?
 
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Old Apr 27, 2006 | 11:39 AM
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Originally Posted by LordOfTheFlies
One more question Alex.

If I go with the 16 x 7 rims and a 205/50/16 tire, I should still be ok, correct?
yes - it works!

Alex
 
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Old Apr 27, 2006 | 12:02 PM
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Thanks Alex.
 
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Old Jun 13, 2006 | 07:39 PM
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Fyi I have had the new OZ wheels in 16 x 7 with 205/50/16 Goodyear F1's for three weeks now and have not had any rubbing issues whatsoever. The car has a tremendously mean look with the agressive stance from the +37 offset.

I like it!

Thanks Alex!
 
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