rota slipstream wheels

[fst91dsm]

Im planning on buying Rota Slipstream wheels, but im not sure what the bolt pattern and offset is for my 1st gen Talon. I know its a 5 bolt lug pattern, but thats about it. Please Help!!!

 

[blcknspo0ln]

I don't know the offset, but our cars are 5 x114.5 or 5x4.5 (same thing).

 

[staticbrainwash]

I believe stock wheels on 1g's are 16x6.5 with a 46mm offset.

If you want to run a 225 on a 7.5 or 7" rim i imagine you'd need about a 40mm offset or so. Maybe 42mm.

 

[pnishr]

I run the slipstreams. 16x7 with 225/50 BFG g-force with a 38mm offset. But, that is on a 2g. The 225/55 would fit, but they were WAY too close in the rear.

 

[vaboys2ndgen]

way to close in the rear what suspension are you running? ^^

im a big fan of the slipstreams also.

 

[fst91dsm]

The tires that im going to use are hoosier quick time pro, 26x9.5x16. those should give me more than enough grip. I think with a 45mm offset that should work. They come in a 40 and 45 from what ive seen at least.

 

[DSMSpyder99]

I believe stock wheels on 1g's are 16x6.5 with a 46mm offset.

If you want to run a 225 on a 7.5 or 7" rim i imagine you'd need about a 40mm offset or so. Maybe 42mm.

all DSM wheels (BESIDES 2GB they are 17x6.5) are 16x6

 

[staticbrainwash]

all DSM wheels (BESIDES 2GB they are 17x6.5) are 16x6

Hmm, i was sure they were 6.5", sorry about that everyone!

 

[pnishr]

way to close in the rear what suspension are you running? ^^

im a big fan of the slipstreams also.

That was on stock suspension. The width was OK, but with the extra height aspect, it was uber-close to the rear spindle, so I had to settle for the 225/50

 

[Project2G]

Never seen them on a dsm only honduhs. Post up a picture when you get them on.

 

[fst91dsm]

Ill post up pics of the finished product for sure but theres alot of dsm's that ive seen that have that set up, or at least something very very similar. The one that comes to mind is evil_eagle's wheel tire combo. I think it looks great.

 

[VanIsleDSM]

why would you want a higher aspect on the tire? keep it as close to stock as you can... you're better off with 225/45/17.. I'd go with a 38mm or 40mm offset and then you can run 235/45/17.

use this handy tool:
http://www.miata.net/garage/tirecalc.html

 

[staticbrainwash]

Why run the most tire possible? It doesn't necessarily help. Look at autox and time attack guys. They run like a 225 on an 8" rim. Unless you're going for straightline grip.

 

[VanIsleDSM]

untrue,

http://www.wincom.net/trog/autocross/2G_ESP.html 275s all around anyone?

you may sacrifice some agility with more rubber, but the grip is irreplaceable.

 

[staticbrainwash]

Hmmm. . . i was under the impression that you want to stretch the tire as much as you can. Tons less sidewall to compress and whatnot. I haven't done much research into wheels and tires yet though. So i'm probably wrong.

 

[fst91dsm]

Ya, all im going for is for drag racing and thats it, the hoosier tires dont last all that long from my understanding. The reason Im going for the new wheel tire setup is because the car is going to be a deticated track car. No more street dirving.

 

[pnishr]

Never seen them on a dsm only honduhs. Post up a picture when you get them on.

Look at my profile. Not a good side shot, but you can see them. They're pretty aggressive. None of the "bling bling" sh1t.

 

[fst91dsm]

Thats exactly it. Im not going for the bling bling. Its all about function and looking nice dosnt hurt either.

 

[DSM90AWD]

Are you running coilovers? QTPs will balloon a bit at the speeds you are at now (130+) so be sure to check for clearance to the suspension / fender wells

 

[fst91dsm]

No I dont have coilovers but I am planning on getting some. Any suggestions?

 

[staticbrainwash]

D2's if they make them still are good. I've also heard amazing things about the koni/ground control set-up.

 

[fst91dsm]

What about the KYB AGX adjustable shocks? Ive heard some people having success with those? Plus there about half the price.

 

[VanIsleDSM]

I've just spent a lot of time reading looking into which route I want to go for suspension, koni/ground control is the best bet in my opinion.. all the autoX guys seem to go that way.. and they'be been through the ropes with their suspension so I trust that judgement..

And there's no way you can go wrong when the koni shocks, eibach springs that come with the GCs, and the GCs themselves are all warrantied for life.. check konis racing history..

Don't get AGXs

 

[DSM90AWD]

I remember there being a 1G/2G issue with AGXs in the past (too lazy to search), but I've had the AGX's for years on my 1G and has worked out great for me. Definitely want to get a spring matched for the dampening, and see that GC does just that

 

[blcknspo0ln]

It was a problem with the shock travel on the 2g being too short, but they have since fixed it