junyar Posted August 28, 2012 Share Posted August 28, 2012 Hey All. Im highly interested in purchasing a set of XXR 527. Found a wheel/tire combo on craigslist for about $700 with the following specs XXR 527 Chromium Black 4x100/4x114 15x8.25 0 offset Nexen - Tires are still new 195/45/15 As of right now I have stock suspension, but planning to do coilovers and ZG flares. Will this combo be able to work on the car? Thanks in advance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BluDestiny Posted August 28, 2012 Share Posted August 28, 2012 (edited) yes, you may need to roll you're fenders, but that's just piece of mind. Edited August 28, 2012 by BluDestiny Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zmanco Posted August 28, 2012 Share Posted August 28, 2012 In case you haven't done the math, the diameter of that tire is nearly 3" smaller than stock. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BluDestiny Posted August 28, 2012 Share Posted August 28, 2012 Just saw that, only read the rim dimension The tire choice is poor. You should probably go with 205/55/15. Its a bit bigger and there are plenty of tire sizes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shri2222 Posted August 28, 2012 Share Posted August 28, 2012 (edited) No, That will look absolutely terrible, I have 527 16" with 225/50/16. If you put 195/45/15 on your car it is going to look like it has a lifted pickup with smaller tires then stock, which looks like A$s. Very poor fitment, and no you don't need to roll your fenders with these wheels. Edited August 28, 2012 by shri2222 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zmanco Posted August 28, 2012 Share Posted August 28, 2012 It depends on which tire you use. I have Hankook RS-3 in 225/50-16 on the XXR531 16x8 (same size rim I believe) and even with the fenders rolled the tires rub in the rear. I'll add that these are the widest 225 tires I've seen, but the point is you can't assume that all tires with the same size on the sidewall will have the same width. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shri2222 Posted August 28, 2012 Share Posted August 28, 2012 It depends on which tire you use. I have Hankook RS-3 in 225/50-16 on the XXR531 16x8 (same size rim I believe) and even with the fenders rolled the tires rub in the rear. I'll add that these are the widest 225 tires I've seen, but the point is you can't assume that all tires with the same size on the sidewall will have the same width. I agree, I have heard people say they rub sometimes, the 527s are 8.25 wide, that tiny 1/4 inch on my Kumhos rolls the sidewall ever so slightly and make it clear on mine. I've had Hankooks on my last car, and they do have a thicker sidewall with rim protector bead, which could rub on a tight fit setup. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
78zstyle Posted August 29, 2012 Share Posted August 29, 2012 You might need to add spacers. I have 15x7 wheels and there is barely enough room to fit my pinky between the spring perch and rim. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
str8pipez Posted August 29, 2012 Share Posted August 29, 2012 I have the 16x8.25 527 lowered with struts/springs and have no rub at all, ever. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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