funny, axis has them listed as $200 retail

Not bad for replica work equip wheels.
I like the offset option onthere also

 

yeah I would say superbuy is a ripoff. I thought that price was high.

 

$185 @ wheelstudio.com.

price getting better !!

 

Out of curiosity, could you run a 195/55/15 on that rim or would you be looking at a 205/50/15. 15x8 is pretty wide, and when I get wheels next spring I want to keep it as close a possible to the original height of the tire. Those rims are most def on my list of possiblilities.

 

Use this link:
http://www.1010tires.com/TireSizeCalculator.asp

You can put in different tire sizes and see the exact dimensions of width, sidewall, and reccomended wheel size.

 

I used it. I figured that a 205-55-15 would be the best fit. I saw it on another thread after I posted my question. That tire size on that rim would only be 3mm shorter.

 

that is gonna look like a balloon! Run a 195/55/15. Itll look good and have a small stretch.

 

A tire calculator I used didn't recomend a 195/55/15 because of the stretch. The wheel size and sidewall should look pretty close to stock. A 205/50/15 would work also. The 205/55 is almost dead on. I would hope somebody would have picks of that size by next spring. You also have to remember this is a 15x8 wheel. My old lancer ralliart ran a 205/50/16 on a 16x6.5 and it looked pretty good.

 

double post

 

I have a set of 15 x 8's. I run a 195/55/15. Of course that calculator isnt going to recommend it, the tire isnt recommended for a wheel that wide. They hardly have much of a stretch. Ive seen several people with 15 x 8s with the sizes you are thinking about running and it looks a little dumb to me.

 

Thanks for the input. I will keep that in mind. I have until next spring to decide what I am going to do. I am not getting wheels while the snow falls from the sky and the salt and sand fall from the MNDOT trucks.

 

there not available yet i think,,,,,,does anyoe know'

 

so are these 2 piece rims? maybe 3 (ok just dreaming)? just curious.

 

They are starting to pop up on some sites to order.
No way they are 3 piece.

 

very nice... buy buy buy

 

I think theese will be my new wheels.
I don't feel like spending 1500 on work's. I have Work's on my rx-7. they are beautiful, but i'm scared to drive the damn car because of the ____ty NJ roads.

The axis seem to be a good choice considering price and fitment. I have a good 4 months of snow coming, plenty of time to wait for a good deal to pop up

 

i have 15x8 with the 0 offset sport max wheels i ran my stocks on them 185x60x15 for now. maybe run some 185x45x15 or 185x50x15

 

I am excited to see what some people achieve. Post pictures please when you have them. Should these wheels fit without any fender rolling or flares like the 002s? Another question I have is what size tires will work with a wheel this wide? I can't find any tires to stay close to the height that are made for an 8 inch wide wheel. Maximum I have found is 7.5 inches. Does this mean that stretching is inevitable? Will the tires last if stretched or do they wear unevenly?

 

With the offset of the wheels they "should" tuck inside the fenders, no rolling needed unless you put some massive wide tires.
"stretching" does not cause wear issues, more safety issues. In my own experiences tires that are really stretched cause wierd changes in the cars handling, as well you run the risk of blowing the tire off the rim if you hit a pothole.

Trust me I know, I once build an 86 olds cutty with hydros and 13" daytons. Tires were like 185/70/13. they were stretched to the max, and every pothole I did not avoid caused a bubble in the sidewall.

Oh and putting a tire made for a 7.5 rim on an 8 rim is no problem. That is not really a stretch. It will look good!!!

 

I'm picking up my set from AXIS tommorrow - I'll have pics up by Friday when I get the tires put on.................. Its nice to know people......