2G Running Evo X Wheels on my 420a

[vbgmcpu]

Okay, I've looked through threads and the internet and everything I find says that those wheels do fit the 2G. However (for some magical reason), mine don't.

I'm currently on stock suspension (I think?) Due to me not doing anything to the car since I bought it, car is sitting plenty, like *very* high in the rear and not so much on the front (Is that how is supposed to?)

Here's a pic of how much fitmen't I get (It's very dirty I know)

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Evo X wheels are 18x8.5 if I'm correct, and I got them with 245/40/18 wheels all around, anybody knows what could I do to make them fit?
(please just don't tell me to sell them, I very much like the look on these wheels).

 

[vbgmcpu]

Forgot to mention, this type of thing happens in both the rear and the front?? (I thought the front was gonna get me more clearance but nope)

 

[flintoid]

Not every tire measures the same, even if they are spec’d the same. Brands vary. Tirerack actually helps you know this when you order from them and they will give you the true measurement of the width of the tire.

Looks like you got a wider and maybe taller of 245/40. Are you running lowering springs?

 

[curt-s]

Not sure why you'd be having a problem unless there was an issue with the knuckles.. all four of them
I'm running the Evo X BBS with 245s and lowering springs. There's still a bit of room to breathe next to the arm.

 

[BLACK'98DSM]

All 2g fwd models use the same front spindles. So if they supposedly fit a GST then they should fit there as well. Got any pictures of the face of the wheels or any marks/numbers on the back of the spokes? All I can figure is that you have reps with the wrong offset.

 

[vbgmcpu]

Not every tire measures the same, even if they are spec’d the same. Brands vary. Tirerack actually helps you know this when you order from them and they will give you the true measurement of the width of the tire.

Looks like you got a wider and maybe taller of 245/40. Are you running lowering springs?

Nope, no lowering springs as far as I'm concerned, in fact. Seems like the car is even HIGHER than stock height on the rear

 

[vbgmcpu]

Not sure why you'd be having a problem unless there was an issue with the knuckles.. all four of them
I'm running the Evo X BBS with 245s and lowering springs. There's still a bit of room to breathe next to the arm.

Exactly why concerns me, I know personally people who run wheels that are even wider on their 420a and still have like 2 fingers free space of room for the wheel and knuckle

 

[vbgmcpu]

All 2g fwd models use the same front spindles. So if they supposedly fit a GST then they should fit there as well. Got any pictures of the face of the wheels or any marks/numbers on the back of the spokes? All I can figure is that you have reps with the wrong offset.

Wheels do have the enkei engraving on them and seem to be alright, and if this are reps honestly they must be one heck of a replica because it looks literally the same, I'll make sure to put a picture up here as soon as possible

 

[vbgmcpu]

All 2g fwd models use the same front spindles. So if they supposedly fit a GST then they should fit there as well. Got any pictures of the face of the wheels or any marks/numbers on the back of the spokes? All I can figure is that you have reps with the wrong offset.

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1st picture is when I first got the wheels (don't mind the mess, that was the sellers ware/garage/barn idk )

2nd pic is when I alr had put them inside my car, I really doubt this wheels are reps regardless

 

[vbgmcpu]

Not sure why you'd be having a problem unless there was an issue with the knuckles.. all four of them
I'm running the Evo X BBS with 245s and lowering springs. There's still a bit of room to breathe next to the arm.

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Here's a pic of the ugly left rear, go easy on me and the rotors, I'll get new ones in the future. As you can see, apart from overspray there is a very not so discrete black marking where the tire is rubbing, same case happens on the right side

 

[BLACK'98DSM]

Do you have the same problem on the front?

 

[curt-s]

Here's my rear, on a TSi/GSX
She's close. Basically, I have to make sure the tires are well inflated all the time.
But I think, should this new build work out, I'm going to 17s and 235s.

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[vbgmcpu]

Do you have the same problem on the front?

Yes, same problem is to be seen on both rear and front for some reason, also very noticeable toe and slight camber on rear wheels

 

[vbgmcpu]

Here's my rear, on a TSi/GSX
She's close. Basically, I have to make sure the tires are well inflated all the time.
But I think, should this new build work out, I'm going to 17s and 235s.

I mean, that for sure is way better than mine, maybe 245's really are the reason? seen people comment about running them on their DSM but idk, how wide is your wheel?

 

[curt-s]

That's a 245/40/18

 

[vbgmcpu]

That's a 245/40/18

Oh, thought u said u were running 17/235 for some reason, mb I'm on my dumb hour, anyways. That's NOT how it is on my car

 

[curt-s]

Oh, thought u said u were running 17/235 for some reason, mb I'm on my dumb hour, anyways. That's NOT how it is on my car

No, I said

But I think, should this new build work out, I'm going to 17s and 235s.

Since the rear 2G suspension differs between AWD/FWD, don't judge my fitment back there as what yours should be. Up front, I do have a bit more space. The Evo X wheels are 18x8.5 with +38 offset.
If your rear rides really high, I'd check the springs. If someone replaced them, especially with Moog "OE" replacements, you might be monster trucking it. When I got the car, it had Moogs.. and there was +8" of ground clearance.

Exactly why concerns me, I know personally people who run wheels that are even wider on their 420a and still have like 2 fingers free space of room for the wheel and knuckle

I don't believe you're getting wider than a 245 and still having two fingers of space without a thick spacer or a crazy offset. For the sake of the wheel bearings, I wouldn't even venture there.

 

[FIBA M - EC17PSE]

If your a 2GA 95-96 you have the smaller arched knuckles at the rear.

2GB got the deeper knuckle.

 

[flintoid]

Just put my Evo X wheels on my 2GB 99 Spyder. Here’s what my clearances look like on a factory suspension. 2nd photo is the front knuckle arm. 3rd is the rear knuckle arm. Old ass Continental ContiProContact 245/40/R18 tires.

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[curt-s]

If your a 2GA 95-96 you have the smaller arched knuckles at the rear.

2GB got the deeper knuckle.

Well, that could explain the rear problem
I wonder if both fronts were replaced by aftermarket parts that aren't quite as OE spec

 

[FIBA M - EC17PSE]

Well, that could explain the rear problem
I wonder if both fronts were replaced by aftermarket parts that aren't quite as OE spec

No one makes aftermarket knuckles and wheel hubs should be pretty close to oem specs. Those are the only things that would move the wheel inwards, bearing mostly

 

[vbgmcpu]

If your a 2GA 95-96 you have the smaller arched knuckles at the rear.

2GB got the deeper knuckle.

I knew I heard something like that but never knew if that was just a myth. Any idea where I can get the rear knuckle replacement? Makes up for the suspension rebuild I'm now planning on

 

[vbgmcpu]

Just put my Evo X wheels on my 2GB 99 Spyder. Here’s what my clearances look like on a factory suspension. 2nd photo is the front knuckle arm. 3rd is the rear knuckle arm. Old ass Continental ContiProContact 245/40/R18 tires.

How strange... you're actually higher on the front than I am, I guess the last owner did lower the front. Wonder why they didn't do the rear

 

[flintoid]

How strange... you're actually higher on the front than I am, I guess the last owner did lower the front. Wonder why they didn't do the rear

Here’s a better view. Finding old modifications and trying to make sense of them is half the fun of picking up 25 year old DSMs

I was just reading threads about stiffer rear springs on FWD cars for better 1/4 mile times. Could be that?

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[vbgmcpu]

No one makes aftermarket knuckles and wheel hubs should be pretty close to oem specs. Those are the only things that would move the wheel inwards, bearing mostly

What if they did? just a long time ago tho, makes me wonder why the wheels touch in the front regardless, since the rear seems to just be a smaller arch knuckle now