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Old 10-25-08, 08:46 AM
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16x8 +20?

I'm worried this would stick out past the fender in front.
Old 10-25-08, 01:00 PM
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If you try running 225's it'll probably rub, 205's are probably ok though.
Old 10-29-08, 02:31 PM
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will 18x9.5 +27/ 18x10.5 +30 fit with +20mm Front/+30mm Rear fenders?
Old 10-29-08, 04:55 PM
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you'll need spacer in front. 10mm should do it. then yes they fit. you wont even need rear overfenders unless you go wider than 255
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if i were to run 17x8's all around, would it still be best to keep the 225/45/17 with +27 offset? or when 8's are run on the rear does it change? i just want a good setup that keeps the contact patch even and sits near flush with the fenders (of course sitting inside to keep from fender rubbing on the tires during suspension travel.)

this is just for now on stock fenders. eventually i am going to be running +30mm fenders front and rear and do 17x10 255/40/17 with +12 offset. at least that seems to be a good match for the +30mm fenders.
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That should work for the 8" wheels and that's a good tire size to run, lots of choice. You have an S4 NA, there's no way in hell you need 10" rear wheels, it WILL be slower that way.
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i just want the best setup i can get after i get the wider fenders, and would like to run 255 wide tires, when i get to that point the car will be in the 2100lbs or lower range. at the current time it weighs in at 2200lbs with 1/2 tank of gas. if 225 wide will be fine then i wont need to worry about that upgrade.
Old 11-01-08, 11:55 AM
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Originally Posted by Agent_D
... when i get to that point the car will be in the 2100lbs or lower range. at the current time it weighs in at 2200lbs with 1/2 tank of gas.
WOW!!! got some pics of wats left? 2200 is pretty good (light) for a street-driven car...
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17x10 +5 offset

fitment for the rear
Old 11-05-08, 02:22 PM
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need add ons or roll em hardcore.
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how would these fit:

The front wheels are 17x9 with a 5.95" backspace(+24mm offset)
The rear are 17x10 with a +20mm offset. The lug pattern is 5x4.5 (114.3mm).
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Originally Posted by 0verb00st
how would these fit:

The front wheels are 17x9 with a 5.95" backspace(+24mm offset)
The rear are 17x10 with a +20mm offset. The lug pattern is 5x4.5 (114.3mm).
That should fit all around, don't quote me tho.
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Originally Posted by R3N5LOW
17x10 +5 offset

fitment for the rear
-3 degree of camber , 225/235 , 10mm pull.

But the pull still retains stock metal fender look.
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For the 17x10 +offset will i need to run a spacer or anything?

and instead of pulling the crap out of my fender do you think i could run rear fenders? 30mm? or would i be better off just pulling them?
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pull them.

Its not much of a pull. Its natural looking if you do it right.

Pull, Measure , Pull , Measure.

Use newspaper pull technique.

18x10 +5 rear no spacer is needed. Clears everything.

Whats your fronts look like?
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I was thinking 17x9s with like a 25+ offset with 215's or like a 225
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Originally Posted by R3N5LOW
I was thinking 17x9s with like a 25+ offset with 215's or like a 225
9 inch wheels +25 all around will fit perfectly. you can even go to a 10" rear on +25 with perfect fit, 235's up front and 255-265's rear w/ stock fenders/suspension.
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Depends on the coilover also. Some may not give you enough room to clear the rim. I barely have 3-5mm with my 17x9 +24. Other than that, you'll fit under the fenders perfectly with that tire size.
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If your running oversized dampers. i.e. Stance / Zeal , is around 52mm diameter.

17/18x9 +25 , there was 1-2mm of clearance in the front , from inboard wheel to coilover.

I just used a 3mm slip on. Never had problems.
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What are the biggest I can run on a lowered fc with stock fenders? Can I fit 17's under it with no problem?
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What wheel?

17s or 18s?

Tire size?
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Originally Posted by celbii
What are the biggest I can run on a lowered fc with stock fenders? Can I fit 17's under it with no problem?
biggest what, offset, diameter, width? People have fit 18's under stock fenders, I've even seen 19's on an FC with slightly modified fenders. Width and offset are the important factors. (and tire size)
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I am getting a set of enkei NT-03+M wheels in 18x9.5 +27 & 18x10.5 +30, so I was just wondering if they will fit with +20mm front fenders and +30mm rear fenders?
I think I'm the tires will be 225-40-18 and 255-35-18 (I want a stretched look without going too crazy) And I have Tein s-tech springs

Thanks!!!
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Im thinking with going with 17's. Can anyone tell me about offset I don't really understand it and how it makes wheels better for FWD vs rwd?
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Help Please

Ok a guy has a set of wheels the specs are Rear16x8 +4 and Front 16x7.5 + 15. How will these fit on my Rx7 I have Tanabes GF210s with the 1.5 drop. what size tires to run so that it doesnt rub? Thanks




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