17" offset for TII?
12-22-03, 08:54 PM
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17" offset for TII?
What is the best offset for 17" offset for TII? Front and Rear should different?
How about 17x8 and 17x9, both with 35 offset? Can it fit?
How about 17x8 and 17x9, both with 35 offset? Can it fit?
12-23-03, 12:13 AM
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you shouldn't have a problem with them. ask him if you can test fit them. let us know how they fit so i can use the information for when i replace my stock wheels.
really tho, if you do the math, you want a 25-30mm offset for the 17x8's and 17x9's. this will bring your wheels closer to the fenders but shouldn't be past. any less of an offset and your tires will be past your fender. keep in mind, i haven't tried any rims on my FC, this is strictly going by the numbers.
really tho, if you do the math, you want a 25-30mm offset for the 17x8's and 17x9's. this will bring your wheels closer to the fenders but shouldn't be past. any less of an offset and your tires will be past your fender. keep in mind, i haven't tried any rims on my FC, this is strictly going by the numbers.
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12-23-03, 03:09 AM
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!7" x 8" with an offset between +25mm to +30mm with a 225/45/17 tire work best up front. If you want to be able to rotate tires (front to back), then run the same spec in the rears. If you mind running a stagger (unable to rotate), then you can easily run a 17" x 9" ~+20mm offset in back with a 255/40/17 tire.
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12-23-03, 09:55 AM
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I'd like to know what, if any, modifications were needed to fit the 9" (+35mm offset) on the front. My calculation would indicate the inner rim would be about 7/8" closer to the suspension. I think they would look great, but how do they fit?
12-23-03, 02:30 PM
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well, you got to remember, the strut angles in as it goes up. so by increasing the rim size, you are essentially making the gap between the rim and strut larger. i don' t know by how much but i think he's really close if not rubbing.
oh, and if you have some good shots of rims on your FC, post them and let us know what the sizes and offsets are. i think that will be the biggest help. i need to be able to see how far the rim is inside the fender, like looking down the side of the car from front to rear, and rear to front.
oh, and if you have some good shots of rims on your FC, post them and let us know what the sizes and offsets are. i think that will be the biggest help. i need to be able to see how far the rim is inside the fender, like looking down the side of the car from front to rear, and rear to front.
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12-23-03, 03:13 PM
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Not trying to hijack this post, but I find it interesting installing 9" (+38) rims on the front of an FC.
I do understand, but a 225 50 16 is @ 24.86" in dia. The 235 17, if a 40 series is @ 24.4" in dia. Actually smaller. If it's a 235 45 17 the dia is @ 25.33. I doubt that less than 1/2" is going to make that much difference.
I'd just like more info. I think they would look great.
well, you got to remember, the strut angles in as it goes up. so by increasing the rim size, you are essentially making the gap between the rim and strut larger. i don' t know by how much but i think he's really close if not rubbing.
I'd just like more info. I think they would look great.
12-23-03, 08:48 PM
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The tire diameter isn't going to make much of a difference for clearance. It all depends on your suspension and camber settings. I had a 17x8 +40 with a 235/40 up front. With stock suspension it fit no problem. With JIC coilovers it slightly rubbed on the spring perch. Now with my Zeal coilovers they wouldn't fit. I'm running a 6mm spacer now.
12-24-03, 08:38 AM
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Turbo nut: The offset on the 9" is 35mm not 38mm....The 38mm is on the 9.5.
Its close up front but it doesn't rub at all....No mods either...I did buzz off metal bur on the coilover casting, but I did that long before these wheels... As Neevosh stated, its all in the camber, offset... The reason so many people are in dis-belief is because not very many people have bought them and or tried them to see the fitment...I got sick of going to the tirerack and getting the run-around on how 8" is the widest they show for a fitment....I said BS!!! We've all seen J-spec cars with fatties on the rear...right?
Actually discount tyre worked with me and ordered every size wheel they offered (width) in the style I decided on...They even sent a 10" which fit on the rear, but it was Enkei-TX's only 10" demo and it would have taken 6 months to get another....Well the 9.5 will support a 275, so I settled... My fronts don't rub at all though...
Call a custom wheel company and get the back spacing and offset specifics to your car and start comparing to the assembly line wheel Specs..
Merry X-mas to all!
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Its close up front but it doesn't rub at all....No mods either...I did buzz off metal bur on the coilover casting, but I did that long before these wheels... As Neevosh stated, its all in the camber, offset... The reason so many people are in dis-belief is because not very many people have bought them and or tried them to see the fitment...I got sick of going to the tirerack and getting the run-around on how 8" is the widest they show for a fitment....I said BS!!! We've all seen J-spec cars with fatties on the rear...right?
Actually discount tyre worked with me and ordered every size wheel they offered (width) in the style I decided on...They even sent a 10" which fit on the rear, but it was Enkei-TX's only 10" demo and it would have taken 6 months to get another....Well the 9.5 will support a 275, so I settled... My fronts don't rub at all though...
Call a custom wheel company and get the back spacing and offset specifics to your car and start comparing to the assembly line wheel Specs..
Merry X-mas to all!
Brad
12-24-03, 02:15 PM
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actually, camber settings don't mean squat as far as rim to strut clearance goes. now if you're talking about fender clearance then i agree. and even with a 35mm offset, that's just too close for comfort. i don't think i'd have more of an offset than 30 just to be safe. i have 225/45's on my stock TII rims and i don't have but a few millimeters gap between my spring perch and right where my tire meets the rim.
my plans are to have a 17x8 in front with 17x9's in back and 255/40 & 275/40 respectively. or 245/265
my plans are to have a 17x8 in front with 17x9's in back and 255/40 & 275/40 respectively. or 245/265
12-24-03, 04:05 PM
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Its close up front but it doesn't rub at all....No mods either...I did buzz off metal bur on the coilover casting, but I did that long before these wheels...
Thanks for the comment. I just didn't believe a 9" would ever fit on the front. They must look great.
12-24-03, 06:27 PM
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9" +35 up front? I still don't believe it.
We've TRIED a 9" +25 Mahdi's up front with a 225/45/17 tire, and there was like not more than 5mm of clearance. Your set-up would've easily hit the insides. Sure, I didn't go through a whole inventory of wheels just to see what fits, but it's all still based on math - and the math doesn't lie. Maybe we should be comparing backspacing measurements? I know there's some discrepency on offset versus backspacing numbers on rims due to the lip design...
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We've TRIED a 9" +25 Mahdi's up front with a 225/45/17 tire, and there was like not more than 5mm of clearance. Your set-up would've easily hit the insides. Sure, I didn't go through a whole inventory of wheels just to see what fits, but it's all still based on math - and the math doesn't lie. Maybe we should be comparing backspacing measurements? I know there's some discrepency on offset versus backspacing numbers on rims due to the lip design...
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