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Old Jan 7, 2010 | 04:32 PM
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Originally Posted by okiedoke
ok well i didnt get any answer b4 so ill try again...
i have 16x8 -0 all around...... the backs have a 245 50 r16 tire and they fit fine... the fronts with same tire didnt quite fit... so i went and found 2 tires but they were 215 55 r16 and they fit worse... what tire can i run ? ..... i put on my stock tire and it is a 205 55 r16 but they said its too stretched? does it make a differece if its a 205 50 r16? or a 215 50/45 r 16?

i need help i want them on....
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how about trying xxx/40r/16 or get spacers for the front
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Old Jan 7, 2010 | 07:10 PM
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Yep they hit the springs, ordered 7mm spacers. Is that enough or should I order lil thicker!!
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Old Jan 8, 2010 | 02:18 PM
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17X8 +35mm
17X9 +35mm this is also what i used and it worked perfect for me too. rookie84 and i have the same sizes and it works perfect
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Old Jan 8, 2010 | 04:56 PM
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Originally Posted by mzrx7man
I have 17x8 +30 now and i have about .7in gap between the strut and tire. 17x9 +30 should only take up .5in
I run 17x9 on coilovers and I barely have 3-4mm of clearance.
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Old Jan 9, 2010 | 01:24 AM
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Originally Posted by MaczPayne
I run 17x9 on coilovers and I barely have 3-4mm of clearance.
What offset?
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Old Jan 9, 2010 | 01:41 PM
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hey everybody... im lookin at getting some nippon lightstars sized 17 x 7.5 with a +40 offset front and rear i have 205 40 17s off an old car of mine i plan to install at first but want to put wider ones on after they get wore out what size would u recommend? and looking thru here im almost certain iknow the answer to this but it never hurts to b safe am i going to need spacers or will that setup fit without em? i have a 90 vert....
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Old Jan 9, 2010 | 04:39 PM
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Originally Posted by natothegreato
hey everybody... im lookin at getting some nippon lightstars sized 17 x 7.5 with a +40 offset front and rear i have 205 40 17s off an old car of mine i plan to install at first but want to put wider ones on after they get wore out what size would u recommend? and looking thru here im almost certain iknow the answer to this but it never hurts to b safe am i going to need spacers or will that setup fit without em? i have a 90 vert....

it will fit. Just to be sure google ''offset calculator''
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Old Jan 10, 2010 | 10:12 AM
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Anybody know the offset and tire size to the rear wheels of these pics?



and this one



Thanks,

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Old Jan 10, 2010 | 10:09 PM
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Exclamation

This black one looks like 17x9.5 can't tell the offset the Fno1rc's have a big hub thing on the back. But I can guess its 0 or +8, I'm really guessing guys.... The white car that's a head scratcher....

Please guys I'm telling you BUY THE RIM HOW YOU WANT IT...... THEN MAKE IT FIT.

all these guys you see on HellaFlush with these crazy stances got the rims how they liked them and made them fit....

FITMENT FITMENT FITMENT FITMENT FITMENT FITMENT FITMENT FITMENT FITMENT
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Old Jan 10, 2010 | 10:48 PM
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Originally Posted by rx7 SE
Anybody know the offset and tire size to the rear wheels of these pics?

Thanks,

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The black car wheels are 17x10 with a 25mm offset IIRC.

The White car I'm not sure, but from looking at the picture, I would think the wheels are 17x10 with a 35mm offset.
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Old Jan 11, 2010 | 04:05 AM
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^^^Thanks for the help guys!...I think I've made my decision now
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Old Jan 11, 2010 | 11:18 AM
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Originally Posted by k!nch
what offset?
+24
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Old Jan 11, 2010 | 01:14 PM
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Originally Posted by rx7 SE
Anybody know the offset and tire size to the rear wheels of these pics?
and this one


Thanks,

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the first one looks like a +25 and the second one looks like a +35.

they're both FN01RC 17x10s
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Old Jan 11, 2010 | 02:22 PM
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the first one looks like a +25 and the second one looks like a +35.

they're both FN01RC 17x10s
90FC

The black car wheels are 17x10 with a 25mm offset IIRC.

The White car I'm not sure, but from looking at the picture, I would think the wheels are 17x10 with a 35mm offset.
I'm sure this question has been asked many times over, but I keep getting slightly different information, but does anyone know if the 17x10's will clear stock suspension with 275 tires? I've heard they may hit the trailing arm and I've heard they might snag the fender some....just wanna know wut to be prepared for

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Old Jan 12, 2010 | 12:14 PM
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Originally Posted by rx7 SE
I'm sure this question has been asked many times over, but I keep getting slightly different information, but does anyone know if the 17x10's will clear stock suspension with 275 tires? I've heard they may hit the trailing arm and I've heard they might snag the fender some....just wanna know wut to be prepared for

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I'm currently running 17x10s with 255s and they're fine. I'm about to put some 275/40 Hoosiers on them though.

It should be fine if you have the right offset (+30 or +35 seems to be the best bet) There are a bunch of people running 275s.

BlueTII is running them:
https://www.rx7club.com/suspension-wheels-tires-brakes-20/blue-tii-new-fitment-stock-fenders-255-40-17-front-275-40-17-rear-772831/
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Old Jan 12, 2010 | 01:24 PM
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Originally Posted by eage8
I'm currently running 17x10s with 255s and they're fine. I'm about to put some 275/40 Hoosiers on them though.

It should be fine if you have the right offset (+30 or +35 seems to be the best bet) There are a bunch of people running 275s.

BlueTII is running them:
https://www.rx7club.com/showthread.php?t=772831
Yo man on those 17x10's are you running a wider fender? I'm thinking of getting a 25 or 30mm over fender for the rear. But I'd like to know what calculations I should be around with offset.......

17x10 thats a good choice my friend
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Old Jan 12, 2010 | 10:00 PM
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17 x 10 +18 offset with 275's:




This is with just a baseball bat fender roll in the rear.
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Old Jan 13, 2010 | 05:27 PM
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Alright. Im gonna order my Weld Magnum 2.0's sometime next week. But I need a little help with fitment before hand.
Wheels will be 15x9" Tires will be 26x11.5, aka 275/50.
Fronts will be 15x3.5" covered in a 25x4.5" tire.

Im not too sure what offest to run on the rears. I know this tire will be about the biggest I can fit, and Im almost sure I will have to pound out parts in the inner wheel tub to clear.
I installed my Hipermax Drag's from my other car. And rolling on stock wheels with 24" tires, the distance from the ground to the top of the fender wheel well, was 25" inches. I might have been able to drop it another 1/2 inch. But anyway. I think a 26" semi slick would look great tucked in about an inch to an inch and a half behind the fender!
Anyway. Sorry for blabbing, Im just proud of my plans with the new car. lol

Just need to know what the best offset will be for a set of 15x9 Weld Magnum 2.0's!
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Old Jan 13, 2010 | 05:46 PM
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+25 offset or ~5.5" backspacing will center the tire nicely in the wheel well, will need a fender pull/roll, and will clear stock suspension.

The furthest inward I would go is about +30, maybe +35 with that big a tire. I'm not sure at which point it will start hitting your hipermax's
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Old Jan 19, 2010 | 09:53 AM
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Here are my XXR 006s

17X8 +25 front
17x9 +20 rear

The fit really good. all i did was roll the fender lip.



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Old Jan 19, 2010 | 09:53 AM
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Here are my XXR 006s

17X8 +25 front
17x9 +20 rear

The fit really good. all i did was roll the fender lip.



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Old Jan 19, 2010 | 10:41 AM
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/\ thats how they look

Kumho XS tires
225/45 front
255/40 rear

Originally Posted by mzrx7man
Ive been eyeballing these wheels and was wondering if they would look good? I dont want them sticking out too much, I got a 88 tII.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/17-XX...item3353e572fb

Front Rims are 17X8.0 +25 offset with about 1 7/8" Lip.
Rear Rims are 17X9.0 +20 offset with about 2.5" Lip.

Hope they dont stick out too much??
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Old Jan 20, 2010 | 12:52 AM
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i have 20mm raceonusa front fenders and 30mm rears what offsets would look flush???
im looking at 17x9 18x9?
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Old Jan 20, 2010 | 01:17 AM
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overfenders are never the width advertized. you're best off just mounting them and doing some measuring
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Old Jan 20, 2010 | 02:23 AM
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Originally Posted by midnightbluefc
i have 20mm raceonusa front fenders and 30mm rears what offsets would look flush???
im looking at 17x9 18x9?
9 and 9.5j fit under stock fenders so with "20" or "30" more you can fit 9.5-10.5

offset plays a huge factor though. i have 17x9.5 +15 all around on stock fenders, when i get bigger fenders i plan on getting spacers a little less to match. 15mm spacer with 20mm fronts and 20mm spacer with 30mm rears (so i can actually run 0 camber in the rear)
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