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Let's talk about wheels...
Topic Started: Jul 1 2015, 06:47 PM (2,819 Views)
Mythstae
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Ok, the current temptation is a set of Hyundai Elantra wheels.

Like so: http://www.ebay.com/itm/120768294352

Center caps look thusly: http://www.ebay.com/itm/321780978330

Now, I saw here: http://www.wheel-size.com/size/hyundai/elantra/1999/
That they have an offset of 40-46.
Why the variance? I don't know.

...I don't really understand the offset thing.

Will they fit?

If they won't fit, WHY won't they fit?

:hmm

Discuss!
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Johnny Mullet
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These should fit fine the offset would be the distance between the edge of the rim and where it mounts to the hub. Old school hot rod cars with the deep dish rims had a huge offset. Stock rims from a standard passenger vehicle should be no issue mounting to another passenger vehicle.
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Mythstae
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Aha, this page helps: http://www.discounttire.com/dtcs/infoWheelOffsets.do
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Mythstae
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Same page, but for Metros, says their offset is 40...
http://www.wheel-size.com/size/geo/metro/1996/
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nineoneandblue
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Calculators like the one linked below help. Put in your current setup and your intended setup and it will let you know about the fit, any brake and suspension issues that may arise, speedo error etc.



http://www.wheel-size.com/calc/?wheel1=205-55-16X6.5ET45&wheel2=225-45-17X7.5ET40&fcl=50mm&wcl=30mm&scl=50mm
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Mythstae
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Well, I've already run the tire size I would put on those wheels, on the car before... 175 65 14.
Here's what the page looks like, comparing an OEM wheel + tire (assuming they ARE 40 offset) to the Elantra wheel +tire (assuming they ARE 46 offset)...
http://www.wheel-size.com/calc/?wheel1=155-80-13X4.5ET40&wheel2=175-65-14X5.5ET46&fcl=50mm&wcl=30mm&scl=50mm

...it's cute how they assume I know the clearance, in mm, of my fender wells, etc... :ermm:
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j63812f
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These are 14 x 5.5, 1998 Hyundai Sonata steel wheels. I got the trim rings on ebay. Bolt pattern 5 x 4.5" (114.3mm) They work awesome, no rubbing. 185/65r14's on there but lots of options for tires in the 14" rim diameter.

The 2000-2004 Sonatas have a 15 x 6 steel rim that will also fit.

MJSPIESS has 96 Hyundai Accent 13" alloy rims on his Metro.

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Mythstae
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Thank you for the input, Joel!
And those wheels look great with those trim rings. ^o)
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j63812f
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:rocker Get the hyundai alloys!
Edited by j63812f, Jul 3 2015, 12:41 AM.
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mwebb
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looks are UN important , shown is 15" alloy wheels from an early acura legend
currently i have nissan cube 16" alloy with 195 55 16 conti pro 195 50 16 would be a better choice
[IMG][url=https://flic.kr/p/a2zc7s]Posted Image[/url]1996 Geo Metro VW wheel protector cut and trimmed 2 by mike of the mountain, on Flickr[/IMG]

any wheel 4 x 114.3 will fit
nissan cube has 16" wheels on some applications and they do fit

old list
may be new additions not listed



These wheels fit the following vehicles..
ACURA 2.2, 3.0 CL 1995 >
ACURA 2.2/ 3.0 CL 1995 >
ACURA 2.5TL 1995 >
ACURA LEGEND 1986-90
ACURA TC 2.5 1992-95
ACURA TL 2.5 1996-98
ACURA VIGOR 1991-93
ACURA VIGOR 1992-94
AMC EAGLE SUMMIT 1989-93
AMC/EAGLE SUMMIT 1989-93
CHEVROLET CHEVY II 100 1962
CHEVROLET CHEVY II 100 1962
CHEVROLET CHEVY II 100 1963
CHEVROLET CHEVY II 100 1963
4 X 4.5 6.50 X 13
CHEVROLET CHEVY II 100 1964 4 X 114.3
4 X 4.5 6.00 X 13
CHEVROLET CHEVY II 100 1964 4 X 114.3
4 X 4.5 6.50 X 13
CHEVROLET CHEVY II 300 1962 4 X 114.3
4 X 4.5 6.00 X 13
CHEVROLET CHEVY II 300 1962 4 X 114.3
4 X 4.5 6.50 X 13
CHEVROLET CHEVY II 300 1963 4 X 114.3
4 X 4.5 6.00 X 13
CHEVROLET CHEVY II 300 1963 4 X 114.3
4 X 4.5 6.50 X 13
CHEVROLET CHEVY II NOVA 400 1962 4 X 114.3
4 X 4.5 6.00 X 13
CHEVROLET CHEVY II NOVA 400 1962 4 X 114.3
4 X 4.5 6.50 X 13
CHEVROLET CHEVY II NOVA 400 1963 4 X 114.3
4 X 4.5 6.00 X 13
CHEVROLET CHEVY II NOVA 400 1963 4 X 114.3
4 X 4.5 6.50 X 13
CHEVROLET CHEVY II NOVA 400 1964 4 X 114.3
4 X 4.5 6.00 X 13
CHEVROLET CHEVY II NOVA 400 1964 4 X 114.3
4 X 4.5 6.50 X 13
CHEVROLET CHEVY II NOVA SS 1964 4 X 114.3
4 X 4.5 6.50 X 13
CHEVROLET SPRINT 1988-89 4 X 114.3
4 X 4.5 10 X 1.25 59.6
CHEVROLET/GMC SPRINT 1988-89 4 X 114.3
4 X 4.5 12 X 4 10 X 1.25 59.6 H
DODGE COLT 1979-92 4 X 114.3
4 X 4.5 13 X 5.5 12 X 1.5 57.1 H
DODGE COLT3 1979-92 4 X 114.3
4 X 4.5 12 X 1.5 57.1
FORD FESTIVA 1987-93 4 X 114.3
4 X 4.5 12 X 4 12 X 1.5 H
FORD MAVERICK, MUSTANG,ETC. 1964-74 4 X 114.3
4 X 4.5 14 X 6 1/2-RH L/M
FORD MID-SIZE (FAIRLANE, FALCON, MAVERICK,MUSTANG,ETC.) 4 LUG 1964-74 4 X 114.3
4 X 4.5 1/2-RH
FORD MID-SIZE 4LUG FAIRLANE, FALCON, 1964-74 4 X 114.3
4 X 4.5 14 X 6 1/2-RH L/M
FORD MUSTANG 6 CYL- 4 LUG 1964-66 4 X 114.3
4 X 4.5 1/2-RH 62.0
FORD MUSTANG 6 CYL- 4 LUG 1967-68 4 X 114.3
4 X 4.5 1/2-RH 62.0
GEO METRO 1989-94 4 X 114.3
4 X 4.5 12 X 4 10 X 1.25 59.6 H
GEO METRO 1989-97 4 X 114.3
4 X 4.5 10 X 1.25 59.6
GEO METRO 1995-97 4 X 114.3
4 X 4.5 12 X 4 12 X 1.25 59.6 H
GEO METRO CONV. 1990-93 4 X 114.3
4 X 4.5 13 X 4.5 12 X 1.25 59.6 H
GEO METRO CONV. 1991-93 4 X 114.3
4 X 4.5 10 X 1.25 59.6
HONDA ACCORD 1990-96 4 X 114.3
4 X 4.5 14 X 6 12 X 1.5 64.1 H
HONDA ACCORD 1998-02 4 X 114.3
4 X 4.5 15 X 6 12 X 1.5 64.1 H
HONDA ACCORD 4LUG, 4CYL 1998-02 4 X 114.3
4 X 4.5 12 X 1.5 64.1
HONDA ACCORD EX, LX,WAGON 1990-97 4 X 114.3
4 X 4.5 15 X 6 12 X 1.5 64.1 H
HONDA CTX 1988-95 4 X 114.3
4 X 4.5 12 X 1.5 64.1
HONDA EV MINI VAN 1997 > 4 X 114.3
4 X 4.5 15 X 6 12 X 1.5 64.1
HONDA PRELUDE SI 1992-96 4 X 114.3
4 X 4.5 15 X 6 12 X 1.5 64.1 H
HYUNDAI ACCENT 1995-99 4 X 114.3
4 X 4.5 13 X 5 12 X 1.5 67.1 H
HYUNDAI ACCENT3 1995-99 4 X 114.3
4 X 4.5 12 X 1.5 67.1
HYUNDAI ELANTRA 1992 > 4 X 114.3
4 X 4.5 14 X 6 12 X 1.5 67.1 H
HYUNDAI ELANTRA 1992-06 4 X 114.3
4 X 4.5 12 X 1.5 67.1
HYUNDAI EXCEL 1986-94 4 X 114.3
4 X 4.5 13 X 5 12 X 1.5 67.1 H
HYUNDAI EXCEL3 1986-94 4 X 114.3
4 X 4.5 12 X 1.5 67.1
HYUNDAI SCOUPE, LS 1990 > 4 X 114.3
4 X 4.5 14 X 6 12 X 1.5 67.1 H
HYUNDAI SONATA 1989 > 4 X 114.3
4 X 4.5 14 X 6 12 X 1.5 67.1 H
HYUNDAI SONATA 1989-05 4 X 114.3
4 X 4.5 12 X 1.5 67.1
HYUNDAI TIBURON 1997-02 4 X 114.3
4 X 4.5 12 X 1.5 67.1
HYUNDAI TIBURON 1997-99 4 X 114.3
4 X 4.5 15 X 7 12 X 1.5 67.1 H
HYUNDAI XC250 1997-99 4 X 114.3
4 X 4.5 12 X 1.5 67.1
INFINITI G20 1991-03 4 X 114.3
4 X 4.5 12 X 1.25 66.1
INFINITI G20 1991-96 4 X 114.3
4 X 4.5 14 X 6 12 X 1.25 66.1 H
INFINITI M30 1990-92 4 X 114.3
4 X 4.5 15 X 6 12 X 1.25 66.1 M
KIA IMAGE 2001-03 4 X 114.3
4 X 4.5 12 X 1.5 67.1
KIA OPTIMA 2001 > 4 X 114.3
4 X 4.5 12 X 1.5 67.1 H
KIA OPTIMA LE, EX 2001-06 4 X 114.3
4 X 4.5 12 X 1.5 67.1
KIA SPECTRA EX, SX, SPECTRA 5 2005-08 4 X 114.3
4 X 4.5 12 X 1.5 67.1
MAZDA 323 1986-89 4 X 114.3
4 X 4.5 13 X 5.5 12 X 1.5 59.6
MAZDA 323 9 1986-89 4 X 114.3
4 X 4.5 12 X 1.5 59.6
MAZDA 626 1983-87 4 X 114.3
4 X 4.5 14 X 5.5 12 X 1.5 59.6
MAZDA GLC 1982-85 4 X 114.3
4 X 4.5 13 X 5.5 12 X 1.5 59.6
MAZDA RX7 GSL/SE 1984-88 4 X 114.3
4 X 4.5 14 X 5.5 12 X 1.5 59.6
MERCURY CAPRI 1991-94 4 X 114.3
4 X 4.5 14 X 5.5 12 X 1.5 59.6
MERCURY TRACER 1988-90 4 X 114.3
4 X 4.5 13 X 5 12 X 1.5 59.6
MITSUBISHI CORDIA, TREDIA 1983-88 4 X 114.3
4 X 4.5 12 X 1.5 67.1
MITSUBISHI CORDIA, TREDIA 1983-88 4 X 114.3
4 X 4.5 13 X 5.5 12 X 1.5 67.1
MITSUBISHI CORDIA, TREDIA 1986-88 4 X 114.3
4 X 4.5 12 X 1.5 67.1
MITSUBISHI CORDIA, TREDIA 1986-88 4 X 114.3
4 X 4.5 14 X 5.5 12 X 1.5 67.1
MITSUBISHI EXPO 1991-95 4 X 114.3
4 X 4.5 14 X 6 12 X 1.5 67.1
MITSUBISHI GALANT 1985-96 4 X 114.3
4 X 4.5 14 X 5.5 12 X 1.5 67.1
MITSUBISHI GALANT 1985-98 4 X 114.3
4 X 4.5 12 X 1.5 67.1
MITSUBISHI LANCER LS 15" 2002 > 4 X 114.3
4 X 4.5 12 X 1.5 67.1
MITSUBISHI LANCER PZ, RALLY, RALLIART 2002-07 4 X 114.3
4 X 4.5 12 X 1.5 67.1
MITSUBISHI MIRAGE 1985-92
MITSUBISHI MIRAGE 3 1985-92
MITSUBISHI PRECIS 1983-93
MITSUBISHI PRECIS 3 1983-93
MITSUBISHI STARION 1983-87
NISSAN 200SX & TURBO 1984-88
NISSAN 240SX 1989-96
NISSAN 240Z, 260Z,280Z 1970-85
NISSAN 300ZX 1984-86
NISSAN ALTIMA 1993-01
NISSAN AXXESS 1990 >
nissan cube
NISSAN MAXIMA
NISSAN SENTRA 1983-86
NISSAN SENTRA & SE-R 2000 >
NISSAN SENTRA S, SE, R, SER
NISSAN SENTRA S, SL 2007-08
NISSAN STANZA 1979-83
NISSAN STANZA
NISSAN STANZA 87-92 1987-92
NISSAN VERSA 1.8S, 1.8SL 2007-08
PLYMOUTH VISTA 1985-94
SAAB 900, TURBO 1984-87
STERLING 825, 827 1987-91
STERLING 825, 827 1987-91
SUZUKI AERIO 2002 >
SUZUKI FORENZA 2004-08
SUZUKI RENO 2005-08
SUZUKI SWIFT 1989-01
SUZUKI SWIFT 1989-97
SUZUKI VERONA 2004-06
TOYOTA CELICA 1976-85
TOYOTA CRESSIDA 1985-88
TOYOTA SUPRA 1979-85
TOYOTA SUPRA L 1983-85
TOYOTA VAN WAGON 2WD 1984-90
VOLVO 40 SERIES 1998-03
VOLVO 40 SERIES 2004 >
VOLVO 40 SERIES 4-LUG (MID-YEAR CHANGES) 1998-04.5


Edited by mwebb, Jul 3 2015, 11:41 PM.
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Mythstae
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mwebb
Jul 3 2015, 11:39 PM
looks are UN important
Respectfully, I disagree.
Obviously the looks are not the primary concern, I wouldn't use a wheel I thought was just "the cutest thing in the world!!" if I knew it would have fitment issues, but I have likes and dislikes as to how my vehicle looks, and when I can choose an appropriate option that functions well AND has an aesthetic that pleases me, why would I not do so?
mwebb
Jul 3 2015, 11:39 PM
shown is 15" alloy wheels from an early Acura Legend
currently i have Nissan Cube 16" alloy with
195 55 16 conti pro
195 50 16 would be a better choice
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1996 Geo Metro VW wheel protector cut and trimmed 2

any wheel 4 x 114.3 will fit
Nissan Cube has 16" wheels on some applications and they do fit
And even with tires that wide, they still don't rub?
Part of it must be the low profile tire. :hmm
I won't be using any low profile tires, myself, but nonetheless, I appreciate the input.
Thank you, mwebb.
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j63812f
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J R

:thumb
Edited by j63812f, Jul 5 2015, 07:54 PM.
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Mythstae
Jul 4 2015, 12:30 PM
mwebb
Jul 3 2015, 11:39 PM
looks are UN important
Respectfully, I disagree.
Obviously the looks are not the primary concern, I wouldn't use a wheel I thought was just "the cutest thing in the world!!" if I knew it would have fitment issues, but I have likes and dislikes as to how my vehicle looks, and when I can choose an appropriate option that functions well AND has an aesthetic that pleases me, why would I not do so?
mwebb
Jul 3 2015, 11:39 PM
shown is 15" alloy wheels from an early Acura Legend
currently i have Nissan Cube 16" alloy with
195 55 16 conti pro
195 50 16 would be a better choice
Posted Image
1996 Geo Metro VW wheel protector cut and trimmed 2

any wheel 4 x 114.3 will fit
Nissan Cube has 16" wheels on some applications and they do fit
And even with tires that wide, they still don't rub?
Part of it must be the low profile tire. :hmm
I won't be using any low profile tires, myself, but nonetheless, I appreciate the input.
Thank you, mwebb.
:rocker
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Mythstae
Jul 4 2015, 12:30 PM
I wouldn't use a wheel I thought was just "the cutest thing in the world!!" if I knew it would have fitment issues,
Not even these?

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Saw a VW Cabriolet with these on it about 15 years ago, it was precious.


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j63812f
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Wow! nice.
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