17x8 +48 & 17x9 +42 fitment
09-20-2009, 02:33 PM
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17x8 +48 & 17x9 +42 fitment
I'm looking at picking up a set of 17x9 +42 wheels, but I'm not sure if they'll fit. My car is on stock suspension and I have no plans of lowering it (driveways around here are horrible). I'm planning on running 245/40/17s, maybe 235s if I have to.
Will I have to run a lot of camber or roll my fenders to run these offsets? I really don't want to deal with rubbing or screwed up fenders since my S is my daily driver.
Thanks
UPDATE:
I think I've decided not to go with 17x9 in the front.
How will a 17x8 +48 fit in the front (still running 17x9 +42 rears)?
Also, what tire sizes would you recommend (no rolled/pulled fenders, stock suspension)?
Thanks a lot for your replies everyone.
Will I have to run a lot of camber or roll my fenders to run these offsets? I really don't want to deal with rubbing or screwed up fenders since my S is my daily driver.
Thanks
UPDATE:
I think I've decided not to go with 17x9 in the front.
How will a 17x8 +48 fit in the front (still running 17x9 +42 rears)?
Also, what tire sizes would you recommend (no rolled/pulled fenders, stock suspension)?
Thanks a lot for your replies everyone.
09-20-2009, 04:58 PM
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Originally Posted by s2k dre,Sep 20 2009, 03:10 PM
Stock height they will fit.
09-21-2009, 04:01 AM
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I dunno, man, +42 with 245's up front sounds like rub to me without rolled fenders and camber, even at stock height.
09-21-2009, 05:02 AM
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Originally Posted by ZDan,Sep 21 2009, 07:01 AM
I dunno, man, +42 with 245's up front sounds like rub to me without rolled fenders and camber, even at stock height.
will rub for sure up front.
this is 3mm further out than a 17x9 rpf1... think about it.... Without a lot of negative camber and flared fenders the car will look like a monster truck imo.
09-21-2009, 10:20 AM
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Originally Posted by Bloodred,Sep 20 2009, 05:58 PM
What about lowered 1 inch or so? I might get coilovers in a few months once I move out of my current place.
once u lower it. its gonna rub for sure and will need fender roll and pull
09-21-2009, 03:10 PM
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I think I've decided not to go with 17x9 in the front.
How will a 17x8 +48 fit in the front (still running 17x9 +42 rears)?
Also, what tire sizes would you recommend (no rolled/pulled fenders, stock suspension)?
Thanks a lot for your replies everyone.
How will a 17x8 +48 fit in the front (still running 17x9 +42 rears)?
Also, what tire sizes would you recommend (no rolled/pulled fenders, stock suspension)?
Thanks a lot for your replies everyone.
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09-22-2009, 07:14 AM
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quick question how does a 18x8 +40 with a 255 tire comapre to a 18x9+43 with a 245. basically which would stick out more. I know the 18x9 is an inch wider but how does offset compare to the wheel width and tire width..thanks!
09-22-2009, 11:03 AM
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Bump with a photoshop of my planned setup:
Yes, they're Rota DPTs, let's not get into the whole "rota is crap" argument here. I don't have $2000 to drop on Volks, just to curb them or something since I daily drive my car. If you want to buy Volks, more power to you.
Back to the point: will 17x8 +48 on 235s / 17x9 +42 on 255s fit without any mods (other than some camber)?
Yes, they're Rota DPTs, let's not get into the whole "rota is crap" argument here. I don't have $2000 to drop on Volks, just to curb them or something since I daily drive my car. If you want to buy Volks, more power to you.
Back to the point: will 17x8 +48 on 235s / 17x9 +42 on 255s fit without any mods (other than some camber)?