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Old 04-11-2012, 09:43 AM
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Let me ramble a bit and see if this logically makes sense in my head then reality. I want a lightweight rim and I'm not going to fork out anything more than $500 per rim....I could always find used volk, rays and other forged rims but the one that I have my eyes on is this

http://www.tirerack.com/wheels/Wheel...ll&sort=Weight

13.6 lbs

Now I want to get a lightweight rim for better acceleration, braking and of course mpg. Im not expecting huge gains but I feel like if I'm gonna for out $300 per rim then I might as well get new tires as well. My question is it possible to put a 15" rim on the car which would hopefully translate into a softer ride because of a thicker sidewall and that there are more options for 15" rims and they are a lot cheaper too.....I could always cop out and get konig heliums; lol.....but i would prefer a classier rim.....if you know what i mean, someone chime in and I putting my money that surfcity will be the first to answer...lol..thanks

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Old 04-11-2012, 07:15 PM
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They should fit, if you have the right offset. Best thing would be to try a set at the dealers first.

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You will be fine with either of those wheels. The offset range you want is 35 - 45. Keep in mind that with the 15" wheel you will have more wheel gap than before. Are you planning on lowering the iQ at all?
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Old 04-12-2012, 11:44 PM
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15 are fine. 195/50/15 tires. Drop it cuz its gonna be a big gap. I wouldn't go bigger on the tires. It's gonna look weird.

For offset, like the other guy said 35-45, but if you want a better stance go with +25 anything lower you will need to roll the fenders. That's only if your dumped tho.
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Try this to see it..

http://www.rimsntires.com/specs.jsp
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