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Old Jan 16, 2005 | 11:32 AM
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Exclamation help!!wheel size for my 2gen

i am going to buy a set of SSR SP1 17x8 +35offset and 17x9 +38offset. Does anyone tell me does it fit for 2 gen? is the offset right? should i get to same +35offset for front and rear? should i get 18inches wheel? Thanks for help me out.
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Old Jan 17, 2005 | 12:14 AM
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the fronts are going to be very tight as will the rears. Go to the official FC wheel fitment thread, all your questions will be answered in there - alex
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Old Jan 17, 2005 | 01:25 AM
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You want to know if 18" wheels will fit the 2nd Gen ?

Yes, They will fit but you will have to use spacers and longer wheel studs. My Rear wheels are 18"x10" & Front are 18"x9" I did it and so can you and if you wan to see my car just go to ebay and check out this item number 7944182973, if you have any questions feel free to call me at (786) 286-3351.. My name is Val You can buy the longer wheel studs at NAPA and I have the part number that you will need.
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Old Jan 17, 2005 | 12:51 PM
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my wheels are 17x8 +35 17x9 +35 and dont rub. they should fit fine.
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Old Jan 17, 2005 | 02:21 PM
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From my experience with coilovers this will not work. You need closer to a +30 for the front.

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Old Jan 17, 2005 | 02:46 PM
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Originally Posted by ARD T2
From my experience with coilovers this will not work. You need closer to a +30 for the front.

Rishie
yeah what he said. I just noticed last week that my 17x8 +35 fronts... the tire (235/45ZR17) is barely rubbing on the Tein coilover perches. if I ran an 1/8th spacer they would clear no problems... but then it gets close to the fenderlip (I could roll that easily enough). if you do get the 17x8 +35 then be careful what tire you choose to run (225 should be cool) as a wide tire will definitely hit your coilovers. this setup will NOT work if you have stock suspension.

I am gonna run a 1/4 or 3/8 spacer with longer wheel studs to run a 245 kumho MX up front in the springtime, if I dont end up getting wider fenders and wider wheels first.
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Old Jan 18, 2005 | 10:34 AM
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HEy, thanks for every one. Today i finially bought the SSR SP1!!!! They are very EXPENSIVE. I bought them a lil above $500 each. But mines is (super black Chorm). it looks hella cool. I got 17x8 +37 and 17x9 +37. The seller say it should fit perfect. He say if i have bigger cailper, then it will not fit. i have a set of GAB coilover suspenion on my car now. Hopefully, it dont rub anything. BTW, anyone want to buy my GAB coilover?? please email me if your do, my email is rx7_88turbo2@yahoo.com. Thanks
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Old Jan 18, 2005 | 02:20 PM
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wow, thats a lot of money for wheels but hey its your car... hopefully you have some money left over to get some super nice tires AND some spacers for the front wheels... those fronts are gonna be a tight fit and they will probably rub your coilovers.
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Old Jan 18, 2005 | 02:39 PM
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Originally Posted by ZONDERVAN CYCLES RX7
Yes, They will fit but you will have to use spacers and longer wheel studs. My Rear wheels are 18"x10" & Front are 18"x9" I did it and so can you and if you wan to see my car just go to ebay and check out this item number 7944182973, if you have any questions feel free to call me at (786) 286-3351.. My name is Val You can buy the longer wheel studs at NAPA and I have the part number that you will need.
Hey dumbass, stop spamming this place with your crap.
I just love...yeah, it fits but you need spacers and longer wheel studs.
I guess your idea of fit is not consistent with the ROTW.


-Ted
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