Purchasing wheels, need correct offset for 17" X 9.5" on FD
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Purchasing wheels, need correct offset for 17" X 9.5" on FD
Ok, I 'm looking at a couple of sets of wheels to use on my car to track with. I have downloaded and punched in some offsets on the FD Wheel and Tire Sizing spreadsheet but I can't find a good solution for 17" X 9.5". I want to be able to rotate the wheels front to back so I need a standard offset between them. Is this possible without rolling my fenders? I am not against doing that but I would rather not if I could get away with it in part to save money and also not crack or risk cracking the paint. Any ideas?
The wheels I have looked at have a offset of +43, will this work? The Wheel Sizing guide says that the figures it comes up with allows about 1/4"clearance so when it says -0.06 does this mean there is still 0.19" clearance?
The wheels I have looked at have a offset of +43, will this work? The Wheel Sizing guide says that the figures it comes up with allows about 1/4"clearance so when it says -0.06 does this mean there is still 0.19" clearance?
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Also, determine what size tire you will be running. I have 17 X 9 with 44 offset and fronts rubbed with 245 50's, but not with 255 50's. I agree with ^ in regards to your coilovers. BTW, my suspension is all stock, 93 tourning.
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Originally Posted by rotoober
Also, determine what size tire you will be running. I have 17 X 9 with 44 offset and fronts rubbed with 245 50's, but not with 255 50's. I agree with ^ in regards to your coilovers. BTW, my suspension is all stock, 93 tourning.
Ok, I 'm looking at a couple of sets of wheels to use on my car to track with.
What is your price range? Will these be track wheels only?
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Originally Posted by maxcooper
Hoosier 275/40-17 tires are actually smaller in diameter (25.2") than you get with a simple calc (25.7").
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Oops I'm a goob! Yes 255 are 40's. The 245's came with the used rims I bought and they are 45's sumo's. Put them on for a few weeks until I got replacement tires.
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