Tire Problem
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Tire Problem
So i just bought and put on a set of 215/55/17's and they seem fine but when I cut the wheel much they scrape against the plastic around the inner wheel well :s anyone else have this problem ?
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This is not a tire problem, what is the offset of the rims you have them on. I'm guessing you never used these rims with this car before. Likely as not, the offset is not enough. You can probably get a set of wheel spacers to get by for the winter. They should be available at the local AutoZone of Pepboys.
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Offset, not lug bolt orientation.
It does appear that your rims don't have sufficient offset. A higher positive offset is more "tucked into" the wheel wells. The stock 18x8 rims are +50 btw.
Negative offset is a "deep dish" wheel, whereas we deal in positive offsets.
It does appear that your rims don't have sufficient offset. A higher positive offset is more "tucked into" the wheel wells. The stock 18x8 rims are +50 btw.
Negative offset is a "deep dish" wheel, whereas we deal in positive offsets.
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I meant to also include this Tirerack link: http://www.tirerack.com/wheels/tech/...jsp?techid=101
All the rim data should be stamped inside your rims. It's typically after the rim size, e.g. 18x8 - JJ 114.3-5-50
The last number is the [positive] offset in mm's
The JJ is the flange shape and you already know the 114.3 - 5 lug pattern.
All the rim data should be stamped inside your rims. It's typically after the rim size, e.g. 18x8 - JJ 114.3-5-50
The last number is the [positive] offset in mm's
The JJ is the flange shape and you already know the 114.3 - 5 lug pattern.
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still havent taken off the rim to check the offset but on further inspection these tires just clear the wheel well ... if turned very sharpe the touch just slightly (enough to clear the dust off the plastic well cover) so they may be useable as is.
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Well, at least you know it's a 17x7 with a typical 'J' flange fwiw. Without make/model or more stamping it's tough to further research. Just avoid the overly sharp steering, which you should in winter driving anyway, and Spring will be here before we know it.
When they're off for the season you can of course actually measure the offset, again in mm's. I'm betting they're fairly 'aggressive' (+35 mm or lower offset number).
When they're off for the season you can of course actually measure the offset, again in mm's. I'm betting they're fairly 'aggressive' (+35 mm or lower offset number).
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