does anyone have 17x8 wheels 5x114.3 w/ either +35 or +47 offset on an fc?
03-09-12, 08:53 PM
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does anyone have 17x8 wheels 5x114.3 w/ either +35 or +47 offset on an fc?
My car is a 1991 coupe (na) and it comes stock with 15x6 rims, 5x114.3 bolt pattern and +40mm offset. Would an offset of 35mm or 47mm on 17x8 rims be good or bad? Would I be able to steer all the way to lock or would the bigger tires scrap against the wheel wells? Do larger rims affect the speedometer? If there are possible problems I can compromise with 16x7, 5x114.3, 40mm offset and still get the same rims (dr-31 white) but larger tires always look better. Perhaps I could do 16x7 in the front and 17x8 in the rear, appreciate any info!
03-10-12, 08:29 AM
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If you have the stock type front struts and springs (not coilovers) and have not rolled your front fenders, you are going to need a 30mm offset front 8.0" rim and most likely a 225/45-17 tire. If your rims have more offset than that, you will need to look into a set of spacers and longer studs. The rear fitment is open to a lot more choices especially if you are looking for a staggered setup.
Check this info out;
http://fc3spro.com/TECH/MODS/RT/rims.htm
Check this info out;
http://fc3spro.com/TECH/MODS/RT/rims.htm
Last edited by DeaconBlue; 03-10-12 at 08:33 AM.
