The Official FC Wheel Fitment Thread
Ok, after looking around for a few hours, and not finding specific answers, what would be a few good tire sizes for a set of 16" x 8" rims with 30mm offset? Would the tires fit the wheel well alot closer than the GXl stockers? Should I look into some wheel spacers to aid with the fitment? I'm just looking to get a very clean fitment w/o any rubbing. The car has RB lowering springs. I've been looking into some 225 50 R16, but am not sure if they'll fit up front. Thanks!
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From: el monte, spanish for...the monte
got my rims on last night
16x8s +48, spacers are 20mm up front and 25mm in the back, tires are 225/50/16
the front tires rub on dips and bumps, should i get the fenders rolled? or perhaps lift the car a little? as soon as i sell my old rims i'm gonna get new 245/45/16s in the rear
Which tire/wheel combo is better in the front? 17x7, +30 with 225/45/17 or 17x7.5 with a 225/45/17. I'm not sure what offset to put on a 7.5 if I get a 7.5 in the front, +35, +40? 225 is a nice size in the front, but I'm not sure if there is enough clearance to move up to a 235 or 245 tire. I'd ideally like to have it as wide as possible without it protruding from the fender, having to roll the fenders or using overfenders.
Also, if I use 17x7.5 in the rear, what offset is best for having a 245/45/17 tire and once again, having it as wide as possible without it protruding from the fender, having to roll the fenders or using overfenders?
Also, if I use 17x7.5 in the rear, what offset is best for having a 245/45/17 tire and once again, having it as wide as possible without it protruding from the fender, having to roll the fenders or using overfenders?
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i'm new to this.. i've been reading up on this.. and finally registered.. but shouldn't.. 225/45/17's fit with 17x8 front offset of +30 and 255/45/17 17x9 offset +30? and fit perfectly with the car slightly droped an inch?
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Originally Posted by StarScreaM2k1
I read thru all of this and i am getting real confused, so i think i am just gonna ask if these will fit.
HP Racing EVO Rims
18x8 +38 offset (FRONT & REAR) all the same on all 4 corners.
I have a stock t2 10th AE. Will these rims fit in the front and what tire size should i go with. I like to have a flush look not sticking out. So please let me know! THANKS!!!!
HP Racing EVO Rims
18x8 +38 offset (FRONT & REAR) all the same on all 4 corners.
I have a stock t2 10th AE. Will these rims fit in the front and what tire size should i go with. I like to have a flush look not sticking out. So please let me know! THANKS!!!!
Originally Posted by RETed
Yes with some aftermarket coilover kits.
No with stock type springs and struts.
A small spacer will allow them to fit up front - like 1/4" or 6mm.
Fitment in rear is not a problem.
-Ted
No with stock type springs and struts.
A small spacer will allow them to fit up front - like 1/4" or 6mm.
Fitment in rear is not a problem.
-Ted
anyway, you're the man ted!
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Originally Posted by FC3Scott
17x8 +30 in the front?
17x9 +20 in the rear?
The tire will hit the fender lip in the rear.
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Originally Posted by ZeroDrift
Ok, after looking around for a few hours, and not finding specific answers, what would be a few good tire sizes for a set of 16" x 8" rims with 30mm offset?
I prefer this type of fitment myself.
Would the tires fit the wheel well alot closer than the GXl stockers?
No.
Do you mean fit more flush with the fender vertical plane?
Yes, especially up front.
Not as much in the rear...
Should I look into some wheel spacers to aid with the fitment?
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Originally Posted by Kingsfan
got my rims on last night
16x8s +48, spacers are 20mm up front and 25mm in the back, tires are 225/50/16
the front tires rub on dips and bumps, should i get the fenders rolled? or perhaps lift the car a little? as soon as i sell my old rims i'm gonna get new 245/45/16s in the rear
16x8s +48, spacers are 20mm up front and 25mm in the back, tires are 225/50/16
the front tires rub on dips and bumps, should i get the fenders rolled? or perhaps lift the car a little? as soon as i sell my old rims i'm gonna get new 245/45/16s in the rear
How about you find out where exactly the tires are rubbing???
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Originally Posted by Roen
Which tire/wheel combo is better in the front? 17x7, +30 with 225/45/17 or 17x7.5 with a 225/45/17. I'm not sure what offset to put on a 7.5 if I get a 7.5 in the front, +35, +40?
225 is a nice size in the front, but I'm not sure if there is enough clearance to move up to a 235 or 245 tire. I'd ideally like to have it as wide as possible without it protruding from the fender, having to roll the fenders or using overfenders.
Also, if I use 17x7.5 in the rear, what offset is best for having a 245/45/17 tire and once again, having it as wide as possible without it protruding from the fender, having to roll the fenders or using overfenders?
If you're trying to fit that 7.5" in back, try around +25 of offset...
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Originally Posted by oreorex
i'm new to this.. i've been reading up on this.. and finally registered.. but shouldn't.. 225/45/17's fit with 17x8 front offset of +30 and 255/45/17 17x9 offset +30? and fit perfectly with the car slightly droped an inch?
With the 9.0", +30 and the 255 wide tire, it's going to get kinda close to the fender lip - you might need to roll the rear fender lips.
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Originally Posted by ePH C freak
18x8 +37 front 18x9 +39 rear... would they fit directly, or would i need coilovers and maybe even spacers?
You need at least 1/4" spacer front and back to make them fit.
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Originally Posted by DC350
Anyone know if 17x7.5 +43 offset with 205 tires would fit all around? Car has aftermarket springs Rs-r brand.... Please I'm desperate! Fit with spacers?
I've answered it twice already!
Give me a break!
I was on vacation for week!
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From: el monte, spanish for...the monte
Originally Posted by RETed
Uh...
How about you find out where exactly the tires are rubbing???
-Ted
How about you find out where exactly the tires are rubbing???
-Ted
sorry bout that, the front fenders are rubbing, right now the lip of the fender has been pushed outward, i set the tein coilovers to "reference values" and it's not rubbing anymore but i'm gonna get them rolled anyways, thanks
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Originally Posted by IndyFC
'87 TII. Wanting to get some wheels for it. I'm looking at a set of Advans.
Specs are:
17x7 +35
17x9 +38
Would these fit fine and if so what would you reccomend for tire sizes.
Specs are:
17x7 +35
17x9 +38
Would these fit fine and if so what would you reccomend for tire sizes.
255 / 40 / 17 in back.
If you're worried about the large stagger, you can drop down to a 245 / 40 / 17 in back.
The wheels should be okay.
The rears might be a little tight but still be okay.
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Well i read this in Modified Mag April 06 (88 FC3S Japanese). Front = 17X9 Work Emotion CR wheels +15 offset on 235/40R17 Bridgestone RE01R tires
Rear = 18x9.5 same wheels +19 offset on 255/35R18 Dunlop FM901 tires
Now the article said it's kinda hard to get that kind of offset over here in the states.
He has M-Sport (front and rear wide fenders, but when U look at the back of the car the wheels stick out a little bit. If any body has seen this article tell others how it looks
Rear = 18x9.5 same wheels +19 offset on 255/35R18 Dunlop FM901 tires
Now the article said it's kinda hard to get that kind of offset over here in the states.
He has M-Sport (front and rear wide fenders, but when U look at the back of the car the wheels stick out a little bit. If any body has seen this article tell others how it looks
Originally Posted by RETed
7.5", +35 is kinda tight up front even with the 225 wide, but it should fit.
I dunno what the recommended for 235 wide, but I think 245 is way too wide for a 7.5" wide rim?
Check with the tire manufacturers for tire width versus rim width recommendations first...
If you're trying to fit that 7.5" in back, try around +25 of offset...
-Ted
I dunno what the recommended for 235 wide, but I think 245 is way too wide for a 7.5" wide rim?
Check with the tire manufacturers for tire width versus rim width recommendations first...
If you're trying to fit that 7.5" in back, try around +25 of offset...
-Ted