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Old 04-12-2013, 02:08 PM
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Originally Posted by jordannn93
If I do 17x9 +45 with a 245 tire up front and 17x10 +38 275 tire rear, what side wall is best to go with? 40 all around or 45 up front and 40 back?
You'll want to go with 40 aspect ratio. Be warned however, to fit a 274/40 on the rear you want will be extremely difficult without overfenders. I have 255/40 with -3.4 degrees of camber, rolled fenders, and relocated tabs and I still rub if I drive over a good sized dip or take a sharp turn at speed.
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Overfenders are in the mail currently and will have them Monday
Old 04-12-2013, 02:30 PM
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Originally Posted by jordannn93
Overfenders are in the mail currently and will have them Monday
In that case then go for it. The 275/40 is nearly an inch taller than stock sizes and will throw off your speedometer and lengthen your final drive slowing acceleration. A better option would be to go with the 18x10 +38 and put a 285/30/18 on, especially with the overfenders.
Old 04-12-2013, 02:38 PM
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Well I am turboed so that isn't a big issue . I'm not sure i like 18s as much as 17s though. They look big on the car in some cases imo
Old 04-12-2013, 10:06 PM
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Just put on today!
17x9 +45
Nitto NT01 245/45r17
-3 camber front -2 camber rear
Planning on rolling the fenders tomorrow.



Next to 255/40 star specs

Old 04-12-2013, 10:46 PM
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Why 45's?
Old 04-13-2013, 04:04 AM
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Nitto doesn't have a 245/40 and I can't run 255/40 since it will give me one more point in my Time Trial class. The other option was 235/40, but that would leave me with one point and you really can't do much with one point and it would be only a 235 tire...
Old 04-14-2013, 11:14 AM
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Hi I have 17x9 +45 sbc finish sitting in my garage. Car is on stands will go swap tires on it tom. 225f 255r. I have the sbc finish and it seems to catch on swirls easily is that true? do you guys have experience with the swirls and eliminating them? Also I have been searching the internet for days! but I need help with the lugnuts. I was thinking of buying neo chromes but it feels like they fade off or that they are cheap of quality. I just want something light and durable to go with the wheels and would preferably do black lugs. Do you guys know of a good brand for 17mm so they wont ruin my finish of the wheels? thank you.
Old 04-14-2013, 05:06 PM
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Quick shot I took today. Just wanted to get some updated shots since all of the changes and didn't feel like taking out all my lighting equipment.
Old 04-14-2013, 06:43 PM
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Has anyone on here repaired a curb rash on the RPF1's? I tried looking for tips and even the paint code for the silver finish, but no luck.



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