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Old 11-01-05, 04:46 PM
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Are these too big for my anorexic car?

I found a wicked set of 17*8 with a 35 offset with 235/40/17 tires on it...think they'll fit without rubbing or very little...will they fit in the fenders...or do I have to roll them...or can I just go with a lower profile tire?
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i think that might be too much. i test fitted my new rims on my car today and they were close. i have 17X7 40mm offset with 215/40/17. they had less than an inch of clearance on the inside and since i need to get new lugs i didnt get to see how close they are to the fender.
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ya I was thinking of 17*7 with 205/40/17 but I just can't find any wheels that I like...especially for the price of these wheels...don't suppose theres anyother way that I can get these beats wheels to fit? think 205 with fit on these 17*8?
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225's will fit in the rear wont they? you could try 205's on the rims but they wll be stretched.. not very safe.
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Originally Posted by Paradox
225's will fit in the rear wont they? you could try 205's on the rims but they wll be stretched.. not very safe.
yea, I have 225/45-17 rs304a's on the back of mine and it has about an inch to go on the inside and I had to roll the finders to make the outside fit. They are mounted on 17x7 with a 38 offset.
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what about 17*8 with 225/35/17....think that would fit...I'm really trying to figure out a way that I can get these rims to fit...there such a good price...
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