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Old 12-08-2009 | 12:43 PM
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I believe 17x8 +45 will clear spoon calipers
Old 12-08-2009 | 09:34 PM
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Originally Posted by SpaS2K2005,Nov 4 2009, 03:34 PM
a 265/35 or 265/30 is a bit shorter sidewall but i didnt notice any problems when i was running them. then again i was on falken 452's. same wheel and offset in the rear.
yeah that would be neat if someone actually made those sizes in a 17.
Old 12-08-2009 | 10:04 PM
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Originally Posted by fromegtos2k,Nov 18 2009, 07:40 PM
yea once you go 9 wide it is concave for front and rear, concave is baller imo
Concave only looks good on the rear INMO, there needs to be some distinguishing lines/difference between the front rear wheels to set it off, front concave looks odd, like a rear wheel put on the front. I also think non staggered doesn't look right on the S and is debatable from a performance standpoint as well. I run 8.5 +40 Front 9.5 +38 Rear for anyone that is curios.

For the guy asking about the difference in convex/concave, there is a pretty good shot for you under my screen name.
Old 12-08-2009 | 10:39 PM
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now theirs concave and convex in the mix.... its not making my decision process easy!!

So whats the best setup to get for something that will be used on track
Old 12-09-2009 | 05:00 AM
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Originally Posted by STAIN,Dec 9 2009, 02:39 AM
now theirs concave and convex in the mix.... its not making my decision process easy!!

So whats the best setup to get for something that will be used on track
That will be debated until the end of time, but I think it comes down to preference. You can still run a non-staggered wheel setup (as in 17x9+45 x4) but still stagger the tire sizes (ex: 225/45 F 255/40 R) and this will give you sharper response in the front due to slight stretch, or you can actually run a staggered wheel setup and staggered tires.

You really can mix and match as far as sizes and offsets, depending on what you want to do. I personally prefer how 17x8/9, with the aforementioned tire sizes, handles. Overall balance is very good, without having to worry about the tail end of the car as much.
Old 12-09-2009 | 10:20 AM
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Old 12-09-2009 | 02:16 PM
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sup guys i just orderd mine 17x8 & 17x9 +45 Gold

ive only seen a couple of bb with gold rpf1 id love to see more...
Old 12-09-2009 | 03:32 PM
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Originally Posted by Hanzel28,Dec 9 2009, 05:16 PM
sup guys i just orderd mine 17x8 & 17x9 +45 Gold

ive only seen a couple of bb with gold rpf1 id love to see more...
from where?
Old 12-09-2009 | 03:58 PM
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for anyone ordering RPF1s soon I highly recommend these people

I bought mine from them and they were the cheapest I could find, shipping was fast and well packaged.

http://stores.ebay.com/Alamo-Performance-Wholesale

and they also will price match any competitor.
Old 12-09-2009 | 05:11 PM
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Originally Posted by Dreaming_S2k,Dec 9 2009, 06:00 AM
That will be debated until the end of time, but I think it comes down to preference. You can still run a non-staggered wheel setup (as in 17x9+45 x4) but still stagger the tire sizes (ex: 225/45 F 255/40 R) and this will give you sharper response in the front due to slight stretch, or you can actually run a staggered wheel setup and staggered tires.

You really can mix and match as far as sizes and offsets, depending on what you want to do. I personally prefer how 17x8/9, with the aforementioned tire sizes, handles. Overall balance is very good, without having to worry about the tail end of the car as much.
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