Rota Subzero's?

Apr 8th, 2003, 11:26 PM

Hello everyone. I'm in the process of purchasing a 96 200sx SE-R. I found Rota Subzero's on Jaydm.com. They're 17x7.5 and the offset is 45mm I believe. I searched and found that the stock offset is around 40mm....so will these look weird or just not fit the se-r? I'm planning to run 225/40/17's so I'm not sure if there will be fitment issues. I've thought about running 215's but I don't want to get that bloated tire look. Any info would be must appreaciated.

se7enty7 · Apr 9th, 2003, 08:59 PM

you'll get the opposite of the bloated tire look

I have 15 inch rota circuit 8's, at +38mm and LOVE them. I love the way they stick out (it's only 2mm more...) but it looks.. muscular.. I love it. I WOULDNT go in the opposite direction though...

G_Funk013 · Apr 9th, 2003, 10:31 PM

I think that 225 is too big for a 200sx. I remember reading something that 205 is the widest you should go to avoid rubbing.

Apr 10th, 2003, 02:01 AM

You can go up to 32mm offset from the stock 40mm offset with out any problem. 43mm or 45mm. is a honda offset. On tires, 215 x 45 x 17 is the biggest you can put in there with your 17's.
Bob

Apr 10th, 2003, 03:13 AM

That sucks...I really love the subzero's. I wonder if they make them in that offset. I guess I'll have to look around.

johnnykomac · Apr 10th, 2003, 07:21 AM

Id like a slightly wider track and can roll my fenders but i dont want any huge interference probleums.

so.... if i wanted some 215/45/16's what offset should i look for?

G_Funk013 · Apr 10th, 2003, 12:53 PM

You really dont want to get too big of tires, because it then starts to mess with your speedometer. Unless your going for looks.

You can go to this site to find a good tire size.

JMHO

Apr 11th, 2003, 12:25 AM

215 x 45 x 17 is the most accurate in speedo readings than any size tires I've tried. For 15" go for 215 x 50 x 15. Our stock offset of 40mm will do. The 32mm offset is the maximum you can use without rolling the fender lips. Still, it depends on how low your car on the first place. If it's slamed to the ground, then forget it.
You can still buy the subzero; just buy 5mm or 10mm spacers fron H&R. That will give you a wider track.
Bob

se7enty7 · Apr 11th, 2003, 01:12 AM

im taking pics of my +38 tommorow

johnnykomac · Apr 11th, 2003, 08:43 AM

how is 32mm the maximum? I thought the higher the number the further out toward the fender the wheel was?

confused.... help.

se7enty7 · Apr 11th, 2003, 09:08 AM

go back and read what I said. The lower the number, the farther OUT the wheels stick.so 45 would be closer to the middle of the car. a lot closer.

Apr 11th, 2003, 01:24 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by bobse007
You can still buy the subzero; just buy 5mm or 10mm spacers fron H&R. That will give you a wider track.
Bob

Sweet! Thanks for the info dude. I also want to thank G Funk for that nifty tire calculator thing...cool little tool to have. Also thanks to everyone else who responded in the thread.

Gruven99 · Apr 13th, 2003, 10:17 PM

I had 215-40-17 on 17 x 7 +36 mm.
They looked great and I rolled lip on rear fenders so no rubbing.
On a 17 x 7 1/2 wheel +40mm is as far out as you can go.
I would go with 205-40-17 if you care about performance over looks. This is closer to stock height. the 215's are taller than stock and slow down your cars take off. I like a shorter tire, it helps gearing and improves 60 ft times.
I sold my 17's because the added weight and height made the car fill really slow. If you like the fat tire look I would go with 225-40-16 on 16 x 7 1/2 rims +40mm. This is what I am going with next time I get wheels. For now I am back on stock 15's.