Will 17X8.5 front and 17X9.5 rear fit?
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Will 17X8.5 front and 17X9.5 rear fit?
Hey all,
Will these wheels fit on a FD with stock R1 shocks and TEIN lowering springs? BTW the offset is +40.
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Matthew Walsh
Will these wheels fit on a FD with stock R1 shocks and TEIN lowering springs? BTW the offset is +40.
Thanks,
Matthew Walsh
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Originally posted by SkEltAh
The s-tech... sorry, I forgot about the h-tech's
The s-tech... sorry, I forgot about the h-tech's
Rub city... Fenders are being rolled tomorrow. The H-Tech would probably be fine since they aren't as low as the S-Tech.
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The fronts are only 8.5" do you think that will make a differece or should I still roll the fenders? I don't mind going to a smaller tire. All though it kinda defeats the purpose of going to a wider wheel. Thanks for you help Mahjik.
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Originally posted by SkEltAh
The fronts are only 8.5" do you think that will make a differece or should I still roll the fenders? I don't mind going to a smaller tire. All though it kinda defeats the purpose of going to a wider wheel. Thanks for you help Mahjik.
The fronts are only 8.5" do you think that will make a differece or should I still roll the fenders? I don't mind going to a smaller tire. All though it kinda defeats the purpose of going to a wider wheel. Thanks for you help Mahjik.
If you go with something like the H&R Springs, RSR or even the Tein H-Tech springs, you should be able to avoid rubbing problems without needing to roll your fenders.
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Originally posted by SpeedKing
You should be OK if the spring rates on those S-Techs aren't too soft.
You should be OK if the spring rates on those S-Techs aren't too soft.
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I have 8x17 +32 225/45 or 245/40 and 9x17 +38 255/40 wheels, all +40. They also fit fine. You should not have problem unless really molesting one corner of the car up a nasty driveway ramp.
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Originally posted by Rx7@Rocketship.com
I have 8x17 +32 225/45 or 245/40 and 9x17 +38 255/40 wheels, all +40. They also fit fine. You should not have problem unless really molesting one corner of the car up a nasty driveway ramp.
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I have 8x17 +32 225/45 or 245/40 and 9x17 +38 255/40 wheels, all +40. They also fit fine. You should not have problem unless really molesting one corner of the car up a nasty driveway ramp.
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Originally posted by Mahjik
Probably not going to work unless you roll the fenders and or use a 235 or so tire. Here's the S-Tech with a 17x9, +43 and a 255 size tire:
Rub city... Fenders are being rolled tomorrow. The H-Tech would probably be fine since they aren't as low as the S-Tech.
Probably not going to work unless you roll the fenders and or use a 235 or so tire. Here's the S-Tech with a 17x9, +43 and a 255 size tire:
Rub city... Fenders are being rolled tomorrow. The H-Tech would probably be fine since they aren't as low as the S-Tech.
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the very top of my front tires are actually above the fender lip
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Originally posted by 1st to 3rd
What make wheels are those?
What make wheels are those?
Originally posted by SkEltAh
I have 18" rims(maintained similar diameter to stock) on the car now and I still have about 1" of clearance between the top of the tire and the fender. So unless the springs sag a lot, I doubt they'll get to this point.
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I have 18" rims(maintained similar diameter to stock) on the car now and I still have about 1" of clearance between the top of the tire and the fender. So unless the springs sag a lot, I doubt they'll get to this point.
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Originally posted by SkEltAh
yeah but they're only 8" wide and I'm not sure of the offset
Matthew Walsh
yeah but they're only 8" wide and I'm not sure of the offset
Matthew Walsh
Offset and tire width as well as the lowering of the car will determine if you'll rub or not.
You might not be rubbing now, but depending on your new offset and tire size, you might.
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Originally posted by rynberg
First you say +32 and +38 offset, then you say +40. Which is it? Also, is your car lowered 1.5"? It makes a world of difference. My car was lowered 1.5" up front and rubbed with the STOCK wheels and tires.
First you say +32 and +38 offset, then you say +40. Which is it? Also, is your car lowered 1.5"? It makes a world of difference. My car was lowered 1.5" up front and rubbed with the STOCK wheels and tires.
I should be more careful when I cut and paste.
32 an 38 is correct. The +40 comes from Max Cooper.
Also, my car is lowered but not slammed.
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I have 17X8 ET 38 235/45/17 and 17X9.5 ET 42 265/40/17 with racing beat springs.
This setup hits wheel well lining and fender lips (have not yet had the fender rolled)
Will switching to H&R really kill the ride and help avoid rubbing?
Bill
sorry for intruding the thread
This setup hits wheel well lining and fender lips (have not yet had the fender rolled)
Will switching to H&R really kill the ride and help avoid rubbing?
Bill
sorry for intruding the thread
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Originally posted by tobecontinued
I have 17X8 ET 38 235/45/17 and 17X9.5 ET 42 265/40/17 with racing beat springs.
This setup hits wheel well lining and fender lips (have not yet had the fender rolled)
Will switching to H&R really kill the ride and help avoid rubbing?
Bill
sorry for intruding the thread
I have 17X8 ET 38 235/45/17 and 17X9.5 ET 42 265/40/17 with racing beat springs.
This setup hits wheel well lining and fender lips (have not yet had the fender rolled)
Will switching to H&R really kill the ride and help avoid rubbing?
Bill
sorry for intruding the thread
I've never used H&R Springs, but they are progressive so the day to day driving should be a good ride (much better than the Racing Beats). I believe SleepR1 is using them and he also tracks his car.
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Rolling the front fender is a good idea (i'd almost say a must) on any lowered FD, especially w/ aftermarket wheels... some rubbing of the liner is just a fact of life, but you don't wanna pull those lips and buy yourself a paintjob.
Those offsets will work fine. I'm running an 18x9 +42 up front w/ 255/35, and it fits well.
Those offsets will work fine. I'm running an 18x9 +42 up front w/ 255/35, and it fits well.
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