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+45 offset all around will fit ? need help!

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Old Mar 7, 2005 | 08:59 PM
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Okay I just purchase some 17x8 / 17x9 wheels that are +45 offset all around. I was wondering if you guys can give suggestion on tires size to get, so It wont rubbed. i'll be lowering my car with Buddy Club racing damper.

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Old Mar 7, 2005 | 09:02 PM
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Regardless your going to rub in the rear.. as for the front I would suggest 205's or 215's
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Old Mar 7, 2005 | 09:06 PM
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so there no way i can prevent rubbing the rear?
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Old Mar 7, 2005 | 09:17 PM
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The rears are really aggressive in terms of fitment for the S. You CAN make them fit (very aggressive camber + thin tires) but it is not ideal for daily driving.
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Old Mar 7, 2005 | 09:24 PM
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umm what tires you think i should go with the back ? If i have to, i might just roll the rear fender.
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Old Mar 8, 2005 | 07:31 AM
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Your off by +20mm (should be +63-65mm) in the rear.

You should ask the questions BEFORE buying the wheels.....

Your gonna need to stretch the tire across the rim, minimize the drop if any and add an aggressive camber to the rears.
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Old Mar 8, 2005 | 11:54 AM
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Originally Posted by SIIK2NR,Mar 8 2005, 08:31 AM
Your off by +20mm in the rear.

You should ask the questions BEFORE buying the wheels.....

Your gonna need to stretch the tire across the rim, minimize the drop if any and add an aggressive camber to the rears.
offsets are KEY with s2000's. +45 for a rear rim is flat out WRONG.
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Old Mar 8, 2005 | 11:57 AM
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I would cancel the wheel order if at all possible. You're going to have nightmares with that.

The fronts are "acceptable" - but still off.

The rears are just too far off.
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Old Mar 8, 2005 | 03:20 PM
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There are some guys running on spoon wheels with +45, what is the difference ?
I am still waiting for my spoon's to arrive :)
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Old Mar 8, 2005 | 06:38 PM
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Originally Posted by Trip,Mar 8 2005, 05:20 PM
There are some guys running on spoon wheels with +45, what is the difference ?
I am still waiting for my spoon's to arrive
Yes, in 16" with narrower tires. But it's not comparable. I had +42 mm for my winter 16" wheels and it was just fine.
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