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Old 08-28-2005, 09:12 PM
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Curious to know what would be a better setup. I am looking at a set of 17" wheels that are available in 7 or 8 inch for the front with a 48mm offset. The rear is a 9" with a 63mm offset. Will the 8" work up front without rubbing or should I stick with the 7" ?
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8" up front would work depends on the offset.
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If you intend to use 225 tires, 8" would be better. With 215's, 7" is adequate and there will be zero chance or rubbing.
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I have seen the 17X8 ET48 with the 225/45R17. It is tight but they do work. WIth the 17X9 you would be in a 255/40R17 rear. The wider tires in the front do work the best.
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Originally Posted by Jim@tirerack,Aug 29 2005, 11:43 AM
I have seen the 17X8 ET48 with the 225/45R17. It is tight but they do work. WIth the 17X9 you would be in a 255/40R17 rear. The wider tires in the front do work the best.
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Thanks Jim. It is the Shuk WR1's I am interested in. I do not want to spend a fortune on wheels and these are reasonably priced and look to be of decent quality. My biggest concern is the front's rubbing with the 8 inchers. I am also planning on installing a set of Eibach springs which may aggrevate things more. Not sure what to do as the 7's are almost too small to run with the 9 inch rears and the 8 inch may rub.
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