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Old Feb 15, 2006 | 01:16 AM
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back wheel offset for FC

can i fit a 17x9+15 in the back of an FC?

i was planning on ordering some silver 5zigen fn01r-c's for my TII tomorrow, 17x8 +35 front, and 17x9 +25 rear

but i have come to find that they only make 17x9's in +15, +35, and +43

wil a 17x9 +15 wheel fit in the back of an FC?
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Old Feb 15, 2006 | 01:26 AM
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just found this: http://fc3spro.com/TECH/MODS/RT/rims.htm

ted says the minimum offset for 9's in the back is +20

anyone know what fn01r-c's look like in 9" with a 35mm offset?
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Old Feb 15, 2006 | 02:06 AM
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Sure, you're reading the chart wrong. :P

9.0", +35 is just about perfect back there.


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Old Feb 15, 2006 | 02:13 AM
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maybe you missed this part of the question teddy:

Originally Posted by jacobcartmill
will a 17x9 +15 wheel fit in the back of an FC?
???
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Old Feb 15, 2006 | 02:16 AM
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If you read my chart, it says it won't fit.
I can tell you that it'll hit the outside fender and guarantee you'll be rolling them a lot just to make them fit...
Well, this also depends on what size tire you stuff on them, but I hope you're not stupid enough to hipari tires in the back. :P
I'm assuming 255 wide on a 9.0" rim?


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Old Feb 15, 2006 | 02:18 AM
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if its a 9" i was planning on doing a 245 probably. i really want the wheel as close to the fender as possible -even if i have to bow the tire in a little- without rolling the fender. i know 255 would be ideal, but i was thinking i'd have to bow the sidewalls in slightly with a smaller tire.

i really wish i could find someone on here (where are all the drifter kids when you actually need them) that has stuffed a 17x9 +15 wheel in the back of an FC...


edit: i came across these pics of 10's +15 in the back...


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Old Feb 15, 2006 | 05:05 AM
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Hey, if you're willing to roll the rear fenders (although they are "double wall"), then it should work.


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Old Feb 15, 2006 | 05:20 AM
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but hey, those are 10's... (and +12 i think)

i'm only trying for 9's +15... think it'll work without rolling?
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Old Feb 15, 2006 | 05:50 AM
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slammedblk7 is running 17x10s FN01R-Cs on the rear of his 87 and this is how they sit

I don't know his offset but he says they sit a little more inward on his friend's 88 TII
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Old Feb 15, 2006 | 06:41 AM
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Originally Posted by jacobcartmill
i'm only trying for 9's +15... think it'll work without rolling?
Personally, no.
With the 245's, it's going to get awfully close.


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Old Feb 15, 2006 | 06:41 AM
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Originally Posted by EJayCe996
slammedblk7 is running 17x10s FN01R-Cs on the rear of his 87 and this is how they sit
In that pic, if the rear compresses enough, it looks like the fender lip will shred the tire.


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