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Old 08-15-2005, 04:23 PM
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Owners of 17x9 on all 4?

I did a search, but can't find anyone who actually says they HAVE 4x 17"x9" of some offset on their car. Lots of speculation/talk/ideas, but that's it. It seems that would provide the best track combo with some 265/40/17 or 275/40/17 tires on track.

Anyone actually OWN and DRIVE this setup? Opinions, observations?

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I'm running the 18x9 39+ (235) all round and after checking it would be close with 17", wider rubber, more camber with the stock suspension. I can get my hand between the rim and spring and estimate clearance to be 2" or so. there is an excelent chance it will fit std but if you want to run lots of camber maybe not
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18X9.5 45 offset with 275-35-18 tires will fit all around I've been told........

I will see soon :D
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spin 9k I was going to write how 18x9 would be almost as good and compare the different buddyclub P1 QF rims (which are dam light!) as an example.
17x8 45+ 6.1kg
17x9 35+ 6.5kg
18x9 35+ 6.7kg

but I reckon 17x9 35+ would fit. it will stick out 5mm on the front but you can run some more camber. I'm sure you can find some other 17" winter wheels to compaire the 35+ to.
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Originally Posted by rotarenvy
I'm running the 18x9 39+ (235) all round and after checking it would be close with 17", wider rubber, more camber with the stock suspension. I can get my hand between the rim and spring and estimate clearance to be 2" or so. there is an excelent chance it will fit std but if you want to run lots of camber maybe not
If there is so much inside room to shock, wouldn't a 45 or 50mm offset just fit right in there with no problem, no high neg camber?
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Originally Posted by Spin9k
I did a search, but can't find anyone who actually says they HAVE 4x 17"x9" of some offset on their car. Lots of speculation/talk/ideas, but that's it. It seems that would provide the best track combo with some 265/40/17 or 275/40/17 tires on track.

Anyone actually OWN and DRIVE this setup? Opinions, observations?

Thanks
i ordered 17x9 ET40 5zigen fn01r's today in mat black. 255/40-17 advan neova's will be mounted when they arrive. i'll post pics when the wheels go on.
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this thread is old, you can run at least 18x 10" wheels with 285/30 tires ...
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Originally Posted by TeamRX8
this thread is old, you can run at least 18x 10" wheels with 285/30 tires ...
just updating it with more data points. repeating data/info in multiple threads makes everyone's head hurt.
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