i just ordered some re30 in 17 and i have a ap1 i was wonderin if i put them on with out dropin the ride height will it look right? tires would b 225/45/17 (front) 245/40/17 (rear) would there be too much of gap? i will b gettin kw v3 but not till i get some more cash. thanks

 

it'll look like a 4x4.

if you're going to get the kw's regardless then just charge it on a credit card now and get everything done.

 

bad advice, credit cards are evil

 

If the overall diameter of the wheel/tire package is the same as the stock AP1, then it will look about the same.

I have 17 in rims with 215/45, 255/40 tires with about 1/2 in drop and I think it looks fine. If I drop it more than this my CF front lip scrapes on everything.

 

if you dont know how to use them.

 

IMO aftermarket wheels in the same diameter as stock wheels )on 90% of cars anway) look considerably worse than a stock set up. If you are going to go aftermarket, you will almost always look like a 4x4 at stock ride height. It isn't so bad on some 18s, but it won't look quite right until you lower her.
Cliffs notes: Most 17s without a drop make the car look like a frickin' All Terrain Vehicle- just get some kind of drop.

 

lol thats a funny but insiteful description ill see about orderin the kws soon i got some time since i wont b back from iraq till end of april thanks

 

I think because nice rims catch your eye and BAM that fender gap is sooo much more noticeable then with some not so special oem rims.
Nice choice of wheel btw. Volk re30 bronze

 

It'll sit almost exactly like a stock AP2 with those sizes.

 

exactly.

if you know how to manage your finances then credit cards can be very helpful.