The Official FC Wheel Fitment Thread
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you're not going to get a 'stretch' on a 7" wheel anyway, so no point in running a smaller tire for looks.
225/45 on a 7 should be just fine.
IMHO, 225 on a 7 is too wide, at least on my bridgestones, they tend to bubble out on the sidewalls. 205 on a 16 x 7 is better for performance reasons.
excellent fitment! this is what everyone keeps suggesting as the ideal for stock bodies. pay attention noobs..
, and was wondering how they would look or fit.
Burning up Time
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The fronts may or may not need a very slight roll, but the rear shouldn't need anything. I'm running RPF1's in a 17x9+35 with ample room on a 255/40R17(stock camber) , even with the extra half inch larger rim size the tire will roughly sit in the same spot unless you are running a spacer. Are you running a spacer in the rear?
Last edited by The Griffin; Dec 3, 2008 at 06:18 PM.
Dark Side
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The fronts may or may not need a very slight roll, but the rear shouldn't need anything. I'm running RPF1's in a 17x9+35 with ample room on a 255/40R17(stock camber) , even with the extra half inch larger rim size the tire will roughly sit in the same spot unless you are running a spacer. Are you running a spacer in the rear?
No spacers.
Crappy picture, but its better then nothing.
Yeah, that should work.
I have managed to fit 255 up front and 275 rear on my 17x8.5 +30 and 17x9.5 +40 fitment with stock fenders with lip rolled under.
https://www.rx7club.com/suspension-wheels-tires-brakes-20/blue-tii-new-fitment-stock-fenders-255-40-17-front-275-40-17-rear-772831/
I have managed to fit 255 up front and 275 rear on my 17x8.5 +30 and 17x9.5 +40 fitment with stock fenders with lip rolled under.
https://www.rx7club.com/suspension-wheels-tires-brakes-20/blue-tii-new-fitment-stock-fenders-255-40-17-front-275-40-17-rear-772831/
I'm having a hard time trying to get a pair of wheels for the back of my car. I'm wanting CE28's that are 17x9.5 +40 but as of now, it's looking to be around $1450 shipped. I've been looking on Yahoo auctions for 1/2 a year now for the perfect match to come up, but nothing ever does.
So, just yesterday a set of 17x10 +45 came up. I know that +45 won't work, but do you think I could manage a +40 using a 5mm spacer? I don't want to use more than a 5mm spacer in the back due to the length of the studs. I'll run 255/40 in the back for now, and 275/40 down the road. I'm thinking that I would at least have to go 35+ to make things fit. I don't like aggressive camber or sticking out wheels. I'd personally like to have it tucked in as much as possible without running issues on the arms.
So, just yesterday a set of 17x10 +45 came up. I know that +45 won't work, but do you think I could manage a +40 using a 5mm spacer? I don't want to use more than a 5mm spacer in the back due to the length of the studs. I'll run 255/40 in the back for now, and 275/40 down the road. I'm thinking that I would at least have to go 35+ to make things fit. I don't like aggressive camber or sticking out wheels. I'd personally like to have it tucked in as much as possible without running issues on the arms.
aight. well +40 w/ 275 does work, according to BLUE_TII
https://www.rx7club.com/showthread.php?t=772831
https://www.rx7club.com/showthread.php?t=772831
He also has 17x9.5, which is what I've been wanting to get for the last half year. However, I as well as most of the people on here don't agree upon spending $1400 on a pair of wheels. That is why I am asking if I can compromise on a used set of 17x10 +45 (using a 5 mm spacer so +40) with a 275/40 tire.
And If it does come down to it, I CAN put my front studs on the back so they are like a half inch longer, but I want to avoid that. I know lots of people run 17x10 +35 but I haven't really seen too many pictures of that kind of setup, or at least good pictures of it. Anyone want to pitch in? I hate wheels/tires that stick out past the fenders and if possible, that is why I want a +40. Its not too much of a difference, but it helps keep things tucked in. Maybe I'm just asking for too much? If anything, I can just keep waiting for the wheels to come up on auction. I'd really much rather stick to 17x9.5 than get a 10, its just extra weight that I don't really need. I'll never want wider than 275 so.
And If it does come down to it, I CAN put my front studs on the back so they are like a half inch longer, but I want to avoid that. I know lots of people run 17x10 +35 but I haven't really seen too many pictures of that kind of setup, or at least good pictures of it. Anyone want to pitch in? I hate wheels/tires that stick out past the fenders and if possible, that is why I want a +40. Its not too much of a difference, but it helps keep things tucked in. Maybe I'm just asking for too much? If anything, I can just keep waiting for the wheels to come up on auction. I'd really much rather stick to 17x9.5 than get a 10, its just extra weight that I don't really need. I'll never want wider than 275 so.
Dark Side
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I think a 10" wide wheel is going hit with a 40mm offset. With my 17x9.5 38mm offset wheel I can barely get my finger in between the trailing arm and the wheel, and you will be 8mm closer. A 35mm offset would be better.