wheel fit

[SVO-Roy]

will 17x9 bullit rims fit on my 86 svo and if they do what size tire should I go with It has been lowered 1.25 -1.5 inches any help would be helpfull thanx.

[BlackSVO]

What year bullits?

Are they 05+? If they are, on stock height they should fit perfectly with no problem. Earlier years you may have a bit of a fitment issue.

I believe there are a few people here with 05+ bullits that are running on lowering springs. I will let them chime in on clearance issues.

I have a set of 05+ GT wheels that are the split 5 spoke variety. As of right now they do not have tires. If you are using the stock 235/55/17's, they may be a little tall for a lowered car, I am not sure. I would suggets at least 245/45/17 in the rear, maybe a 40 profile. For ease of rotation, you could have the same up front. To check tire height comparisons, check this out:

http://www.miata.net/garage/tirecalc.html

I myself will be running 255/40/17 in the rear and 225/45/17 in the front. I have Motorsport C springs that dropped it 1.5 inches all the way around (thanks again Vrinner). I am also interested to see if they rub since my car is lowered. Either way, I don't drive it enough to really worry if it will rub or not.

PS - you may also want to read the sticky thread "Will these Wheels fit my SVO". Very good information from past experiences.

Good luck and post pics when you get'r done.

[SVO-Roy]

Thanx for the reply blacksvo, they are o7 bullits and I think im going to change the tires over to 235/45 or even 40/17's

[drquest]

I have '05's on mine. I'm running 235/45's as well, and it's lowered. Click on my link below in my signature and you'll see some pictures of it.

[svobrown]

My 05 wheels are 17x8" Running 245/40 with no problems. Lowered about 2"

[TheViking]

If they are factory bullitts then the should be 17x8. I have Michelin Pilot235/45/17's along with Motorsport B springs. There is sufficient clearance all around and the rears almost look to small if anything. I personally wouldn't go with a 235/40 since it's not necessary and it will ride somewhat rougher. It looks to me as if a 245/45 or 255/40 will clear the fender although I'm not sure about the quads.

Also keep in mind that tire sizes vary amongst manufacturers and I would check specs for the specific tires you want to buy.

[TheViking]

My 05 wheels are 17x8" Running 245/40 with no problems. Lowered about 2"

Looks great, but you need to clean your panhard bar...

[NY eric]

I have 225 45 17 up front and 235 45 17 out back. I have motorsport C springs and there are no rubbing issues.

[svoman2300]

I don't have the same wheels but I have 255/40/17's on all four corners and it's pretty low. The only time it rubs is when I'm at full lock.

[SVO-Roy]

thanx viking, after a quick second measurement they are 17x8 and they are ford OEM after seeing a set on this svo I was sold. I have always disliked the stock wheels but the down side to this is now I'll be putting more miles on her. LOL

[J-n-R]

If there are any SVO owners here in the Houston area I could arrange a test fit of some of the wheels from Wheel Replicas to see what works on the car. The high offset wheels are 36mm to work with the S197's...and a 44mm offset on the 10s...

just let me know...I am in pretty good with the owner...

[TheViking]

after seeing a set on this svo I was sold

Funny, that's my car with the stock ride height. Here's how my car looks with the B springs. Unfortunately it's now raised back up about 1/2 inch after the SN95 conversion.

[TheViking]

Wouldn't know, I'm red/green colorblind.

[SVO-Roy]

here ya go viking, I did a photochop so it would look lowered and my car is a sister to yours

[SVO-Roy]

one more question guys,will going to 235/45/17's from the stock wheel/tire effect the speedo readings and if so by how much? thanx.