17x8 +45 (Edited from 7")

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Apr 5, 2009 | 05:20 AM

ncmx5

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17x8 +45 (Edited from 7")

For both front and rear?

Does it matter if the rims aren't staggered but the tyres will be?

i'm thinking of using 215/45/17 and 245/40/17 Kumho KU36 ... Are the 245's too wide for a 7" rim???

Apr 5, 2009 | 06:08 AM

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Yes too wide...... minimum width for a 245 is 8".

8.5" or 9" is better. But 7" is a no go....

Apr 5, 2009 | 07:08 PM

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damn.. i believe a 235 just fits correct?

my other option is 235/45/17 rears...

not sure if i should do 215/45/17 or 225/45/17 fronts??

Apr 7, 2009 | 04:16 AM

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go with a 215/45 up front. Ive ran both the 215 and 225 up front and prefer a 215

Apr 7, 2009 | 06:03 AM

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235/45/17 calls for 7.5" minimum wheel width....this setup would fit i suppose, but that 7" wheel still isn't going to put as much rubber on the road as you should have....

Jan 29, 2010 | 09:20 PM

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Got my wheels... 17 x 8 +45 WORK rims... all round

Stock shocks, -2 deg camber rear.

Now deciding on tyres... 245 vs 255 for the rears...???

What will fit? Don't want to relocate, roll etc.