17x8 +54 Front wheel
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17x8 +54 Front wheel
Debating on 235/45/17 or 245/40/17. From the charts I have seen with a RS3 the 235 is the ideal size for the 8" wheel. Has anyone run a 245 on a 8" rim? I am ok with a slight loss in feel as I prefer outright grip.
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The rs3 is already a wide tire and a 245 on an 8 inch wide wheel is pretty crammed on there. I think 235 would be better since you won't have the bubbling effect the 245 would have.
Does this mean someon finally got some wheels?
Does this mean someon finally got some wheels?
but hopefully soon 
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CRs handle great with a non staggered 17x9 set up - gets rid of the push a lot.
That being said, try to keep the tire stagger to a minimum if you're going with staggered wheels. I know you've started to track a little recently.
That being said, try to keep the tire stagger to a minimum if you're going with staggered wheels. I know you've started to track a little recently.
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I agree and its the ideal setup. Just trying to not touch my fenders and being lowered on the Swift Spec R springs makes me think I will start rubbing up front even with a lot of camber. I am sticking with springs for probably another year so my ride height is what it is...
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Originally Posted by GT Motoring II' timestamp='1370548378' post='22591458
CRs handle great with a non staggered 17x9 set up - gets rid of the push a lot.
That being said, try to keep the tire stagger to a minimum if you're going with staggered wheels. I know you've started to track a little recently.
That being said, try to keep the tire stagger to a minimum if you're going with staggered wheels. I know you've started to track a little recently.
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Originally Posted by adrs2k' timestamp='1370550134' post='22591530
[quote name='GT Motoring II' timestamp='1370548378' post='22591458']
CRs handle great with a non staggered 17x9 set up - gets rid of the push a lot.
That being said, try to keep the tire stagger to a minimum if you're going with staggered wheels. I know you've started to track a little recently.
CRs handle great with a non staggered 17x9 set up - gets rid of the push a lot.
That being said, try to keep the tire stagger to a minimum if you're going with staggered wheels. I know you've started to track a little recently.
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Sorry my post was confusing. The ideal setup is the sizes you mentioned
and always been my plan. I find that when I am not quite ready to buy, I go back and forth constantly on what I should do lol. So figured I would explore the 17x8 scenarios...plus work is slowww today
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Yeah too bad RS3 don't come in the more favorable 235/40 because that would be the winning size. 235/45 is really tall and bulbous. If that and a 245/40 is the only option, I might go for the 245 in this case because a shorter sidewall will be stronger then a taller one, even if its a bit pinched. But id try and get a wider rim in the 8.5 - 9.5" range ideally and at +54 range there wouldn't be any problem with fitment on those widths. The other option is to run a different extreme summer tire like the Z2 which comes in a 235/40.
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