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Old Mar 31, 2002 | 06:52 PM
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i plan to purchase blitz type 03s 17x8 in the front 17x9 in the back what size tire would i need and what offset and which is the best tire in your opinion
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Old Mar 31, 2002 | 06:57 PM
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Please indicate your chasis type. FC or D. There's a difference between the requirements for the two.

Thanks, Rishie

FC, 225/45 and 255/40
FD, 235/40 and 255/40
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Old Mar 31, 2002 | 07:05 PM
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sorry about the double post it is a fd and what offset do i need thanks
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Old Mar 31, 2002 | 07:16 PM
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+40 front and rear should be great and a pretty common offset for those.

I'd suggest a 8.5 and 9.5 for the FD, or even 9.0's front and rear. This would allow the use of a 245 in the front and back for good neutrality based on stock setup.

If you don't mind, shoot me the best price you've gotten on those and I'll see if I can beat it. Please be honest as if I can beat it I will, but if you lessen the price more than what's truly given to you I won't be able to beat it and you'll end up paying his price.

Thanks, Rishie

8.5; 245
9.5; 255 or 265
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Old Mar 31, 2002 | 10:16 PM
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blitz type 03 don't have 9.5 or 8.5 i want 7x8 in the front and 7x9 in the back
$492.57 for 17x8 and 17x9 $508.72
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Old Apr 1, 2002 | 04:50 AM
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That's a bit high for really heavy wheels...Blitzes weigh in the 25 to 30 lbs range! Way too much unsprung mass for our FDs!

Rishie can hook you up with Volk SE37Ks. They're much lighter in weight (15.5 to 16.5 lbs) and you'll have 8.5 and 9.5 x 17s in 40-mm offsets. Should work out fine with 245/40-17 and 255/40- or 265/40-17s. Max Cooper has this setup (265/40-17s in back) with Bridgestone Potenza S-03s. He loves them!

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Old Apr 1, 2002 | 09:04 AM
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Personally... i like always like the blitz wheels and the weight doesn't really bother me and as far as the vloks go i always liked them in black but i would like to see a picture.
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Old Apr 3, 2002 | 09:39 AM
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what kind of deal could u get on the blitz type03
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Old Apr 3, 2002 | 09:45 AM
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You'll have to PM Rishie for that information. His Forum user id is ARD T2

Good luck!
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