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Old Jan 7, 2003 | 02:19 AM
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planning on 17x8 M5's all around

i'm planning on getting Racing Hart M5's (3 pc) 17x8 all around soon. anything i should be aware of before i buy them? i don't know too much about that offset stuff so if you guys can fill me in on anything that might be helpful for a perfect fit that'd be great.

i'm also considering getting 17x8 fronts and 17x9 rears. not too sure on either one yet but i'm thinking 17x8 all around would be more convenient when it comes time to buy tires and stuff

well, just requesting a little insight and feedback

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Old Jan 7, 2003 | 06:04 AM
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What model 7 do you have? FB, FC,FD?
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Old Jan 7, 2003 | 01:32 PM
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Old Jan 7, 2003 | 05:12 PM
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Old Jan 7, 2003 | 05:49 PM
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what size tires do you plan on running? if you like to rotate your tires get 17x9s all around with 255/40/17s. That is the hot setup
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Old Jan 7, 2003 | 07:29 PM
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i'm not sure about the tires yet
i think i'm going 45's
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Old Jan 7, 2003 | 10:11 PM
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I just picked up some RacingHart C2s in 18x9. What size tires do you all suggest, for a '93 r1? Or how would you set it up? TIA, mark
Would already have them on but unfortunately cracked an apex seal. So everything is limbo at the moment. Still want to have the wheels ready to put on and go, though. Thanks.
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Old Jan 7, 2003 | 11:38 PM
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whoa dude, that sucks
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Old Jan 7, 2003 | 11:38 PM
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whoa dude, that sucks
post pics of the car w/ your new rims on when everything's all set
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Old Jan 8, 2003 | 02:50 AM
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Originally posted by slipperyslater1
I just picked up some RacingHart C2s in 18x9. What size tires do you all suggest, for a '93 r1? Or how would you set it up? TIA, mark
What offset did you get? You should have received the +46 high disk or +50 low disk. With either, the ideal tire size would be 255/35 18s. Post some pics, those wheels look nice.
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Old Jan 8, 2003 | 04:48 PM
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Thanks. 255/35 18s is what I'll go with. Will post some pics whenever I get her back on the road. Could be a while, still deciding on engine options. Just keep your eye peeled for slipperyslater.
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Old Jan 9, 2003 | 12:01 AM
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Anybody got a good hookup on the M5's. I'd love to get a set in 8.5 and 10, or even 10.5 in 17".
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