Help me with rim problems
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Help me with rim problems
I just purchased some TSW hockenhein R wheel for my 88 Rx7 convertible. I believe they are all 17x8 all around.... and i purchased some 235/45/17 tires but on the front end it rubs the springs/strut a lot.... the right side moreso then the left side... the right side was so bad that it wore out the tire almost to the beads....I need help I dont know what to do !!!HELP please
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Only alternative is wheel spacers. Should know the exact width and offset to be sure the size of space needed, or just try some washers behind the wheel to get the size of the spacer that is needed. Do not ride with the washers installed, this is just to check the width of the spacer.
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So maybe do you think i should go with to 215 or 205 to be on the safe side .... i dont want to put the spacers cause the rims fit the car just fine beautifully
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Just try the washers to see what size spacer you'll need. Once determined, you'll be able to see if a smaller tire will work.
245 45 17-25.5" dia 9.4 section width
215 45 17-24.6.........8.5
215 50 17-25.5.........8.6
205 50 17-25.1.........8.4
The above can vary depending on brand, but you'll see a difference of about .8" wich would be .4" on each side. Hopefully you won't need more than that.
245 45 17-25.5" dia 9.4 section width
215 45 17-24.6.........8.5
215 50 17-25.5.........8.6
205 50 17-25.1.........8.4
The above can vary depending on brand, but you'll see a difference of about .8" wich would be .4" on each side. Hopefully you won't need more than that.
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if the spacers for some reason don't work, just go with 215's
i've got 215's at all four wheels, no problems
they're 215/45zr/17's
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best of luck
-james
i've got 215's at all four wheels, no problems
they're 215/45zr/17's
pic = sig
best of luck
-james
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