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Old May 1, 2002 | 12:05 PM
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17x8 all around, offset?

i am planning to run 17x8 with 225/45-17 all around
what will the offset have to be not to rub...
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Old May 1, 2002 | 04:32 PM
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bumpity. I'm also interested and I don't mind massaging the fenders.
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Old May 1, 2002 | 06:56 PM
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I am interested as well also. I would like to put 17's on my 87 GXL. I am unsure what fits without modification and would be interested to find out what my options are.
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Old May 1, 2002 | 07:31 PM
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The front if real tight - I'd shoot for +25 if you can find it.



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Old Jun 5, 2002 | 05:44 PM
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Would a 17x8 +30 still fit reasonably well in the front? I'm having trouble finding anything +25.
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Old Jun 6, 2002 | 12:11 AM
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Originally posted by DoriZaru
Would a 17x8 +30 still fit reasonably well in the front? I'm having trouble finding anything +25.
Should be fine or a very thin spacer might be required.&nbsp Usually +/- 5 will work "reasonably".

Mr. Gasket/Moroso makes thin wheel spacers (in the 1/8" range) - search for them on Summit Racing or Jegs.



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Old Jun 6, 2002 | 12:20 AM
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A fountain of useful information as always. Thanks, Ted.
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Old Jun 6, 2002 | 01:15 AM
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i was just curious how soul assasin runs 275's all around?
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Old Jun 6, 2002 | 01:24 AM
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Originally posted by chris-reed
And would 17x7 up front and 17x8 in the rear be a better idea?
Stock rims are 7 inches wide. I have 225/50/16s on my stock TII rims which are 16x7.
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Old Jun 8, 2002 | 02:22 AM
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I have 16x8 offset 30 all around on my FC. Up front they are a bit wide.
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Old Jun 8, 2002 | 02:48 AM
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im going to be using
17X8 front with 35+
17X9 rear with 35+

the front I might need a small spacer I have coil overs with small springs so I dont think I will need 5- 7 mm
and Im getting the wide body fenders so im not worried about rubbing.
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