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17x8, et48 and 17x9.5 et65

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Old 06-01-2010 | 06:36 AM
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Default 17x8, et48 and 17x9.5 et65

Fronts: 17x8, et48
- planning to run 225 tires
- from my research, this might cause some rubbing issues

Rears: 17x9.5 et65
- planning to run 255 tires
- from my research, I should be able to run this without problems.

I have done some research but would like to get some confirmation from people who have actually tried it. I don't plan on doing any fender work and the car will be lowered by around 2 inches but not tucked.

Thanks.
Old 06-01-2010 | 12:04 PM
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fronts should be ok if you're not too low. I've run 17X8 +49 with 225's and didn't rub unless the front suspension was nearlly full compression (hard braking/turning @ autoX) even then it was minor.
Old 06-01-2010 | 04:49 PM
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you might rub a little at that height, for the most clearance I would trim the fender liner... I also ran 1.5 degrees of camber in front and 2.5 in back
Old 06-03-2010 | 09:31 AM
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might have a LITTLE bit of rubbing on the front.

i'm running 18x8et45 with 225s on it and i had to do fender work.

definitely looks good tho.
Old 06-03-2010 | 11:02 AM
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A lot depends on the specific tire and the camber on the front. Not all tires are the same height and width with some just being bigger than others. The rears won't be a problem.
If i can help let me know.
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