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Old 02-07-05, 08:46 PM
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Arrow 17x8 wheels on FC road race car

Any one running this wheels?
What should be the correct backspacing in front and rear?
Old 02-07-05, 09:51 PM
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PM In2Twins (Carl Byck) for offset.

I bought his old ones from him 17x8 TSW's with 235/40/17 Toyo RA-1's. They fit perfectly with coilovers on the car (FC).

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You should be able to use stock offset without a problem....well, at least for the rear.
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I've got 17x8's 32mm offset on my street car with 225/45/17's and they fit perfectly withought rubbing, even at the track. You will be able to go with a bigger offset and wider tires with coilovers.
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Unfortunately I did not record the offset. Fortunately they were TSW Hokenheims, 17x8. I'm sure there is one fitment that is close, and that will be it(research). I used a sheet metal spacer in the front, as my car was extremely low. They worked very well, and were a good combo with the 235-40-17 RA1 Toyos. Coil overs w/2.5" spring are required. Carl
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will you consider putting these wheels?
do you think they will take the abuse? load rating 2,200 lbs
cragar 17 x 8 steel. only 53 bucks

http://store.summitracing.com/default.asp
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sorry the link did not work
part summit part # crr3978812
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just called cragar they weight 38 pounds. so forget about them.
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