SSR Type C Wheels - LotusTalk

dustylax · 04-15-2008, 07:45 PM

We carry a line of SSR wheels that we dont list on our site and i noticed a listing made specificaly for the Lotus Elise.

The sizes are:

Fronts: 16x7 4x100 +30 11.1lbs $375 per wheel
Rears: 17x9 4x100 +22 16.5lbs $540 per wheel

Shipping time and cost varies because they are special order from Japan. Minimum shipping cost is $50 per wheel and usually between 60-90 days wait time.

ummagawd · 04-24-2008, 08:43 AM

can you post a picture of the actual rim size and offset?

I only ask because wheel companies tend to take the "best" looking offset and sizing to be used as the "marketing picture".

Mainly. i'm looking at how much concavity the lotus offsets have

avantephoto · 05-01-2008, 09:28 PM

am i reading that right? 17x9?
this will fit with no rubbing?

dustylax · 05-02-2008, 07:11 PM

Yes sir, these are listed in the SSR vehicle specific chart made for the Lotus Elise w/the size and offset for front and rear.

avantephoto · 05-03-2008, 12:42 AM

New SSR Type C (Competition) Wheels in 17x9 Rears!

I just read that,... does anyone actually have these wheels?

dustylax · 05-03-2008, 02:04 PM

No one that i know personaly, i haven not gotten them for anyone yet.

CCR Elise · 05-04-2008, 03:33 PM

I have a set of SSR Comp Cs in anthracite. 16 x 7 front and 17 X 8 rear. I'm certain you could use 17 X 9 without rubbing. I'm running 225s up front and 245s rear with my set up. I'm not exactly sure why someone would want the 17 X 9 unless they have much stiffer suspension and more power. (I have the Katana s/c on my Elise). I track my car and being able to rotate it is very important. With the wider rears, I would guess it would understeer (push) more before getting the car to rotate. At any rate, I love my SSRs and would recommend them to everyone.

MNlotus · 05-04-2008, 03:44 PM

no one asked this yet?? how much do they weigh

avantephoto · 05-04-2008, 05:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MNlotus

no one asked this yet?? how much do they weigh

It doesn't say on the first post - 11.1 and 16.5 lbs? Or am I the only that sees that?

MNlotus · 05-04-2008, 07:00 PM

oh now i see

dustylax · 05-04-2008, 09:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CCR Elise

I have a set of SSR Comp Cs in anthracite. 16 x 7 front and 17 X 8 rear. I'm certain you could use 17 X 9 without rubbing. I'm running 225s up front and 245s rear with my set up. I'm not exactly sure why someone would want the 17 X 9 unless they have much stiffer suspension and more power. (I have the Katana s/c on my Elise). I track my car and being able to rotate it is very important. With the wider rears, I would guess it would understeer (push) more before getting the car to rotate. At any rate, I love my SSRs and would recommend them to everyone.

yes i am sure they would fit for the same reason, just based on tire sizes i have seen. Ditto about the rims too, i have them and love them. i do have a lot more power and need the extra width to stretch a bigger tire on the back of my car tho.

MaineLotus · 05-05-2008, 04:06 AM

If they're purchased and don't fit, are they returnable?

fpitas · 05-05-2008, 04:55 AM

We talked about them here:

New SSR Type C (Competition) Wheels in 17x9 Rears!

but it appears that the rear offset (+22) is not correct for fitting under the stock fender. If they fit under there, I'll most likely buy some.

shay2nak · 05-06-2008, 06:32 PM

yeah, the stock rear offset is +38 (fronts +31)

Sean G · 05-06-2008, 07:58 PM

Stock rear backspace is ~5.25", so the backspace remains the same on the 17x9. Maybe it'll turn out to be closer to 5.5" backspace and it'll only come out an inch more than the stock wheel. A 245 might fit under the fender.

fpitas · 05-07-2008, 04:10 AM

Well let's see...if the stock offset is 38mm, and these are 22mm, the wheel centerline moves out by 16mm ~ 0.63". Since this wheel is 1.5" wider than stock, the outer lip moves 0.63" + 0.75" = 1.38" out from stock. The inner lip moves 0.75" - 0.63" = 0.12" inwards from stock. So...they might work OK, if I did the arithmetic right.

shay2nak · 05-08-2008, 07:00 PM

the outer lip of the 9" rim will stick out 35mm from the current 7.5" rim position. That's a lot. With 8" RACs the amount is 12mm and that very close to the fender.

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04-15-2008, 07:45 PM	#1 (permalink)
dustylax 2.0-6262 Join Date: May 2007 Location: NY Posts: 438	SSR Type C Wheels We carry a line of SSR wheels that we dont list on our site and i noticed a listing made specificaly for the Lotus Elise. The sizes are: Fronts: 16x7 4x100 +30 11.1lbs $375 per wheel Rears: 17x9 4x100 +22 16.5lbs $540 per wheel Shipping time and cost varies because they are special order from Japan. Minimum shipping cost is $50 per wheel and usually between 60-90 days wait time. __________________ Please PM if you need anything, i am working from home now. Last edited by dustylax; 04-24-2008 at 08:42 PM.

04-24-2008, 08:43 AM	#2 (permalink)
ummagawd Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 83	can you post a picture of the actual rim size and offset? I only ask because wheel companies tend to take the "best" looking offset and sizing to be used as the "marketing picture". Mainly. i'm looking at how much concavity the lotus offsets have __________________ 06 - Krypton Green Elise With nice things on it

05-01-2008, 09:28 PM	#3 (permalink)
avantephoto boost disorder Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Southern California Posts: 494	am i reading that right? 17x9? this will fit with no rubbing? __________________ "On the eighth day God created the car....later that night, the devil stopped by, lowered it, and boosted it...." [ turbo2nr - EliseTalk ]

05-02-2008, 07:11 PM	#4 (permalink)
dustylax 2.0-6262 Join Date: May 2007 Location: NY Posts: 438	Yes sir, these are listed in the SSR vehicle specific chart made for the Lotus Elise w/the size and offset for front and rear. __________________ Please PM if you need anything, i am working from home now.

05-03-2008, 12:42 AM	#5 (permalink)
avantephoto boost disorder Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Southern California Posts: 494	New SSR Type C (Competition) Wheels in 17x9 Rears! I just read that,... does anyone actually have these wheels? __________________ "On the eighth day God created the car....later that night, the devil stopped by, lowered it, and boosted it...." [ turbo2nr - EliseTalk ]

05-03-2008, 02:04 PM	#6 (permalink)
dustylax 2.0-6262 Join Date: May 2007 Location: NY Posts: 438	No one that i know personaly, i haven not gotten them for anyone yet. __________________ Please PM if you need anything, i am working from home now.

05-04-2008, 03:33 PM	#7 (permalink)
CCR Elise Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Macon, GA Posts: 248	I have a set of SSR Comp Cs in anthracite. 16 x 7 front and 17 X 8 rear. I'm certain you could use 17 X 9 without rubbing. I'm running 225s up front and 245s rear with my set up. I'm not exactly sure why someone would want the 17 X 9 unless they have much stiffer suspension and more power. (I have the Katana s/c on my Elise). I track my car and being able to rotate it is very important. With the wider rears, I would guess it would understeer (push) more before getting the car to rotate. At any rate, I love my SSRs and would recommend them to everyone.

05-04-2008, 03:44 PM	#8 (permalink)
MNlotus 06 elise Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: apple valley MN Posts: 957	no one asked this yet?? how much do they weigh __________________ 2006 Lotus Elise-way too many mods to list (k24 swap planned. 300+whp) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tjIcCsvhWvY 2003 Caterham Super Seven DeDion http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z1ysO...e=channel_page 2008 Maserati Quattroporte Executive GT

05-04-2008, 07:00 PM	#10 (permalink)
MNlotus 06 elise Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: apple valley MN Posts: 957	oh now i see __________________ 2006 Lotus Elise-way too many mods to list (k24 swap planned. 300+whp) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tjIcCsvhWvY 2003 Caterham Super Seven DeDion http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z1ysO...e=channel_page 2008 Maserati Quattroporte Executive GT

05-05-2008, 04:06 AM	#12 (permalink)
MaineLotus Parts scattered about... Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Maine Posts: 1,501	If they're purchased and don't fit, are they returnable? __________________ My car is modified.

05-05-2008, 04:55 AM	#13 (permalink)
fpitas User, Registered Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Leesburg, VA Posts: 1,900	We talked about them here: New SSR Type C (Competition) Wheels in 17x9 Rears! but it appears that the rear offset (+22) is not correct for fitting under the stock fender. If they fit under there, I'll most likely buy some. __________________ Francis 2006 Chrome Orange Elise: LSD/TC, Nitron SAs with 425/650 springs, BWR 7/8" Front Bar, Eliseparts bumpsteer kit, VF Stage 2, 2bular Header + Sport Cat + 8x24 GT3 Muffler, ECU Tune by Jermaine, Smaay's fuel rail, ACT XT clutch, Saikou Michi dual catch can, Moroso pan, Manly's mount inserts & FF Engine Damper 2000 Black Integra Type R - DD: 223,000 miles!

05-06-2008, 06:32 PM	#14 (permalink)
shay2nak THUG LIFE Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Land of da 1000 Oaks, CA Posts: 16,334	yeah, the stock rear offset is +38 (fronts +31) __________________ save ~10 lbs gain 1 hp EQ: Y=(190*X) / (1984-X) where Y is (HP) and X is (lbs) '07 Lotus Exige S310 WTC 2

05-06-2008, 07:58 PM	#15 (permalink)
Sean G Registered User Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: San Diego Posts: 180 Images: 6	Stock rear backspace is ~5.25", so the backspace remains the same on the 17x9. Maybe it'll turn out to be closer to 5.5" backspace and it'll only come out an inch more than the stock wheel. A 245 might fit under the fender. __________________ SDG

05-07-2008, 04:10 AM	#16 (permalink)
fpitas User, Registered Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Leesburg, VA Posts: 1,900	Well let's see...if the stock offset is 38mm, and these are 22mm, the wheel centerline moves out by 16mm ~ 0.63". Since this wheel is 1.5" wider than stock, the outer lip moves 0.63" + 0.75" = 1.38" out from stock. The inner lip moves 0.75" - 0.63" = 0.12" inwards from stock. So...they might work OK, if I did the arithmetic right. __________________ Francis 2006 Chrome Orange Elise: LSD/TC, Nitron SAs with 425/650 springs, BWR 7/8" Front Bar, Eliseparts bumpsteer kit, VF Stage 2, 2bular Header + Sport Cat + 8x24 GT3 Muffler, ECU Tune by Jermaine, Smaay's fuel rail, ACT XT clutch, Saikou Michi dual catch can, Moroso pan, Manly's mount inserts & FF Engine Damper 2000 Black Integra Type R - DD: 223,000 miles!

05-08-2008, 07:00 PM	#17 (permalink)
shay2nak THUG LIFE Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Land of da 1000 Oaks, CA Posts: 16,334	the outer lip of the 9" rim will stick out 35mm from the current 7.5" rim position. That's a lot. With 8" RACs the amount is 12mm and that very close to the fender. offset calculator Wheel Offset Calculator __________________ save ~10 lbs gain 1 hp EQ: Y=(190*X) / (1984-X) where Y is (HP) and X is (lbs) '07 Lotus Exige S310 WTC 2

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