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Old Aug 27, 2002 | 05:05 PM
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Ok,lets say i were to get a set oh wheels that were 17x7's and 17x8's. What kind of offset would i be looking at and what size tire should i get for the ole TII?
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7" wide up front, +40mm to +35mm will fit, assuming 225/45/17 tires.
8" wide in back, +40mm to +30mm will fit, assuming 255/40/17 tires.


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Old Aug 27, 2002 | 06:35 PM
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how about some 9's in the rear and 8's up front?
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8" front, +30mm to +25mm, assuming 225/45/17 tires.
9" rear, +35mm to +30mm, assuming 255/40/17 tires.

This is about the widest I would go with the stock fenders.



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Old Aug 27, 2002 | 06:58 PM
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thats what i was figuring as far as my fenders were concerned. thanks again man. lotta quick help
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