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tires size questions, please help

Old Mar 8, 2002 | 10:35 PM
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tires size questions, please help

OK.
I got 17/8 all around.
the off setting is either 32 or 38
(not sure between the two)
I also have the fancy coilovers(JIC rocks!!!)
Once the JIC installed I'm planing to have it lowered as much as possible.

QUESTION: Can I go with 245/40/17 all around without rubbing(bridgestone potenza SO3)???

Please give me input.
Thanks
DAN
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Old Mar 9, 2002 | 08:49 AM
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Tell us what kinda car?



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Old Mar 9, 2002 | 12:51 PM
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Originally posted by RETed
Tell us what kinda car?



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Sorry, is an FD.
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Old Mar 9, 2002 | 06:06 PM
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8-inch wide is too narrow for 245/40-17-mm width tires..you need an 8.5 to make use of the extra section width.

6 mm offset difference is 0.25 inches and is a significant gap in your knowledge about YOUR OWN wheels...

there are a few threads asking this same question

do a search
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Old Mar 14, 2002 | 03:34 PM
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info!!!
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Old Mar 15, 2002 | 04:31 AM
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The short answer is NO...You'll rub...
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