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Old 08-03-2008, 04:33 PM
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17's with a drop look bad?
im considering switching to 17in rims... but my concern is the wheelgap and the wheel space... does anyone have pics of 17s with a drop?

i know there are a bunch on the forum but searching through the whole rim thread is kinda ridiculous and most ppl dont post what size/springs they have..
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Old 08-03-2008, 05:18 PM
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There's the winter wheel thread that has a bunch of 17's (not exactly dropped though lol)

If the drop is great enough I can't see it look bad. The car itself will sit 1/2" lower too
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screw the 17's, get the stock auto 16's!









kidding....or am I?
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Here are some 17" wheels with Tein S-Techs...

https://www.rx8club.com/rx-8-parts-sale-wanted-44/blitz-wheels-sale-145292/
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thats some beefy tires... makes it look like a drag car lol

idk Benny I would stick to 18's or get 19's
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personally i would keep with 18's and go with a shorter drop...
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Originally Posted by tiltmode43
There's the winter wheel thread that has a bunch of 17's (not exactly dropped though lol)

If the drop is great enough I can't see it look bad. The car itself will sit 1/2" lower too
the change in car height should not be substantial. if you put 17s on, you get a bigger tire sidewall.

anyways, if you went with 17s, the wheels would look pretty small unless you go with like a 2 inch drop.
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