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Old Nov 2, 2003 | 12:43 PM
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Best Size Rims for FC

hey guys i want a rly nice lookin set of rims but i down wanan go to bigor too heavy cause the car will be a track car too, what sizeu think would be the most appropriate... iv been thinkin 17'
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Old Nov 2, 2003 | 12:54 PM
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17' might be a little big... :-D

I run 17x8 in the front and 17x9 in the rear with 35 offset.
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Old Nov 2, 2003 | 01:06 PM
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Originally posted by BEFC3S
17' might be a little big... :-D

I run 17x8 in the front and 17x9 in the rear with 35 offset.
Suspension modifications? Snug fit? Anyrubbing? T2?
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Old Nov 2, 2003 | 01:46 PM
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I like 16x7 +40 offset myself. something lightweight ect.. Runnin 225-50-16's

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Old Nov 2, 2003 | 06:41 PM
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i say go with whatevers lightest, usually 15's or 16's.
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Old Nov 2, 2003 | 06:48 PM
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I've always thought that 15X8 was the best.
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Old Nov 2, 2003 | 07:27 PM
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Originally posted by 13bpower
Suspension modifications? Snug fit? Anyrubbing? T2?
I know Rishie (ARDT2) has a GTUs with 17 x 8 in the front, 18 x 9.5 in the back... That's the same set-up I think I am going to go with.
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Old Nov 2, 2003 | 08:52 PM
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im runing 18/8 in front and 18/9 in rear both 35offset wit 245 /40 front tire should be a 35 but messed up so gota wait till i wear them out and 255/35 in rear just maid it with clearance on sprong suspension probly gona go wit tein coilover set up more clearance plus camper adjust ment
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