dennik

Need to go lower

MaczPayne

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Shouldn't rub if you're on coilovers, but you may need spacers for OEM style springs.

rx7erik

i am thinking about buying these rims for my car and they are 18x8.5 is that going to fit fine?

MaczPayne

iTrader: (5)

I need more information. What's the offset on those wheels?

SC-FC

Will 17x7.5s with a 42mm offset fit under stock fenders? Car is lowered about 2 inches, here's a pic...

MaczPayne

iTrader: (5)

Yes, but you will need ~10mm spacers up front to keep the wheels from hitting the suspension.

It will fit under stock fenders, but the wheels will be sunken just a tad.

Clean car, btw!

SC-FC

I plan on running 225s in the front, but I'm already running those in my 15x7s, so will I need a spacer even if I plan to run the same size up front?

MaczPayne

iTrader: (5)

The tire isn't the issue here. The extra half inch width on your wheels as well the higher offset puts the inner edge of the wheel dangerously close to your suspension components. For this wheel width, the recommended offset is around 35 or lower. The spacers will also improve the look of the wheels on the car, in my opinion. Good luck!

SC-FC

Thanks for the info. Can I run a 10mm on the back as well to keep the look balanced? And I read somewhere that anything over a 5mm spacer requires longer studs, is that true?

GravyManager

I haven't looked thru this whole thread yet, but it looks like most people do large'ish wheels on the fc? I'm looking to get another car, just a fun summer car, but I'd be interested in making an fc "old school" Anybody have good pics of an fc done in this style?

GravyManager

yikes, LOVE this car, but I haven't got enough posts to quote the pic. Anymore of this?

MaczPayne

iTrader: (5)

Yes, you can run a 10mm in the rear to balance the look. And correct, you'll need longer studs when running spacers larger than 5mm.

dimitry04

so i am looking at these 16x7 with a 40mm offset. think it should work on 90 gxl

heres the link. i really like these for the look i wanna go for.
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/KNG-64479/

HoustonMS3

That is stock fitment for a TII, what's the point?

dimitry04

that was a question. my bad. i forgot ? after where i said think it should fit a 90 gxl

HDP

iTrader: (2)

He's saying that's the stock wheel size and offset, so what's your point in asking if it will fit...

Valkyrie

Can you fit 17x9 all around with coilovers without rubbing or sticking out? 255 in rear and at least 235 in front.

What offset would it take? I'd like to have the wheels all be the same size, but spacers are ok.

MaczPayne

iTrader: (5)

You sure can. You'll need a good flare on the lip of the fender or overfenders.

You'll want a 17x9 +24 or lower offset. I've run 17x9 +24 w/ 255/40/17 all around in the past, now I'm running 17x9 +17 with the same tires sizes. My current flare on the stock fender didn't last, so I installed panspeed flares up front.

dimitry04

well i clearly didnt know that. why else would i ask a question. i knew the t2 had 16s but i didnt know the offset. so sorry i asked a question and thought you guys would be cool about answerig it.

HDP

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It has nothing to do with being cool about it, the answer to the question you asked is clearly stated in the FAQ thread.

BettsySlevin

iTrader: (3)

so how does this set up sound
rota grid wheels 35mm
f: 17x7.5
r: 19x9
tires?
Dunlop DZ101 f and back
f: 225/45/17
R:235/45/17

THanks for the help

BLUE TII

iTrader: (9)

Muffin top up front and stretch in the back is going to look weird.

What are your objectives with the set up?

Coilovers or stock/lowering springs?

DonaldC

iTrader: (20)

Blitz Technospeed Z1's

17x8 +35 on front with 235/40/17
17x9 +38 on rear with 255/40/17

With Tein HA coilovers.

HDP

iTrader: (2)

How the heck do you fit 17" tires on 19" wheels?

BettsySlevin

iTrader: (3)

my bad that was a typo. its 17x9

what would you suggest up front? Just trying to get something that looks flush but that i can do a little shredding with... o and it stock lowering springs.

thanks for the help
Jimmy
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+1 for evil genius. got my baby in there to see the doc