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Will this size work with this offset?

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Old 09-01-2005, 09:03 AM
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Will these sizes work with these offsets:

F - 17x8 +45
R - 17x9 +45

If so, what size tires should I get and what brand do you recommend at that size? I'm not looking for the stickiest tires but one that has a good compromise of treadlife and performance. Thanks in advance.

BTW, the car isn't lowered right now(stock AP1) but I'm looking at eventually getting some Espelir springs.
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Thoose size you listed seems to be a bit aggresive set up for the s2k. You might need to roll your rear fenders if you lower your car. For tire size, I would go with 225/45/17 front and 245/40/17 rear. If you just looking for "bang for your buck" type tires, I would go with Kumho Ecsta tires.
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The front will be very tight. You may need to run a 215 in the front to get enough clearance. The rear will be sticking out past the fender and is not recommended. For reference, an 8" wide wheel with a 40 offset is said to be flush with the fender (tire will stick out, and will rub if lowered or on hard bumps.) If you have a 9" wheel with a 45 offset, you'll be sticking out 8mm MORE. Not good. Also it'll look weird.
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Just for reference, here's a picture of 18x9.5s with a 55 offset on the rear. Yours would stick out MORE than this by 4mm.

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Yeah, I had this feeling it'd be a not so recommended setup for an S2k. Just saw a really good deal on some Blitz Type 01's and thought i'd check here first. Thanks for the clairification.
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