Wheel Fitment Guide: Slightly confused...
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Wheel Fitment Guide: Slightly confused...
Hoping that I can get some help... slightly confused on a wheel fitment issue.
I'm looking to put 17" wheels on a FD. According to the wheel fitment spreadsheet, if I use 17x9 size wheels, the ideal size tire is a 255/35.
I'm confused on the right offset to keep it flush and yet not rub. The guide says 44 mm for the front wheel and 31 mm in the rear.... which not only doesn't sound right, but but how can I ensure a good flush, not rubbing fitment?
I believe that the wheel that is under consideration is available in 40 mm and 35 mm offset. Any insights are appreciated!
Thanks!
I'm looking to put 17" wheels on a FD. According to the wheel fitment spreadsheet, if I use 17x9 size wheels, the ideal size tire is a 255/35.
I'm confused on the right offset to keep it flush and yet not rub. The guide says 44 mm for the front wheel and 31 mm in the rear.... which not only doesn't sound right, but but how can I ensure a good flush, not rubbing fitment?
I believe that the wheel that is under consideration is available in 40 mm and 35 mm offset. Any insights are appreciated!
Thanks!
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I hear ya! My NSX (sold last week) also had the RPF1 setup... 18x9.5 in back with 275/35 tires, and 17x8 in front, 215/40. (NSX is staggered from the factory). I will say that my back RPF1 setup looked very concave compared to the samples that I see here. Not sure why... don't have the specs.
back to topic: I am thinking of using a TSW wheel with 17x9 all the way around, tires at 245/40 or 255/40. I think that is safe yet flush.. offset is 40 per TSW. Does that sound reasonable?
If rubbing is an issue, could possibly go 17x8 front, 17x9 back...
Last edited by pjr; 09-02-15 at 02:49 PM.
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