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Old Feb 22, 2011 | 03:15 PM
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Originally Posted by Mar48,Feb 22 2011, 12:36 PM
Nope, youll for sure need a roll and maybe a pull
ok, so what about

17 x 7.5 5 x 114.3 FRONT
7 x 8 5 x 114.3 REAR

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Front: +35, +38, +40, +42, +45, +48
Rear: +32, +35, +45, +47, +48


With the above wheel sizes whats the lowest offset i can go without fender mods?

Also, what tire sizes should i go with if i want a slight stretch?

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Old Feb 22, 2011 | 10:09 PM
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If you got the +48s with those front and rear you will be fine with a little camber depending on tire size...

I had a slightly more aggressive setup (in the front and close to the same for the rear) 18x9 +55 all around.. Had 225s in front and 255s in rear and I ran -1.5 and -2.5 degrees of camber with 0 toe.

You won't need any camber for the front but maybe close to mine for the rear.

You could do 215/245 for tires and probably get away with no added camber
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Old Feb 23, 2011 | 02:48 AM
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ok, so +48 for the front and rear.

What tire sizes should i get to obtain some tire stretch. Not much but just alittle. Just so the rim barely sticks out.
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Old Feb 23, 2011 | 03:33 AM
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my only problem with those offsets especially the 7.5 +48 is that is seem so sunk inside the wheel well in the front. i have an old pair of wheels that are 8"+42 up front and when they are on i cant stand the look because its so far in.
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Old Feb 23, 2011 | 05:06 AM
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Originally Posted by GizmoPhoto,Feb 23 2011, 03:48 AM
ok, so +48 for the front and rear.

What tire sizes should i get to obtain some tire stretch. Not much but just alittle. Just so the rim barely sticks out.
On 7.5 fronts and 8.5 rears, if you want a mild stretch look, that's gonna put you on stock AP1-width tires: 205 fronts and 225 rears. That'd be a *very* mild stretch, btw.

If you want decent width tires *and* a stretch look, you'll want to go to wider wheels.

But don't be one of "those" guys who runs super-low offset narrowish rims and skinny tires.
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Old Feb 23, 2011 | 06:47 AM
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I would be running 8" rears not 8.5.
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Old Feb 23, 2011 | 06:55 AM
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17x9+63 front 17x10+72 rear

245/40/17 front tire, 255/40/17 rear

-3 degrees of camber front and rear

Here's a 245 on a 9" wheel (right side of image) -

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Old Feb 23, 2011 | 01:53 PM
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Those offsets aren't available so I can't go that big.

I think I'm just gonna stick with the 17x7.5 & 17x8 +48.

Just trying to figure out tire sizes.
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Old Feb 23, 2011 | 05:16 PM
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oh didn't know th rears were 8" thought it was 8.5...

You could go more aggressive honestly... it really depends what you are looking for. Do you want wheels that will fit about stock? Then 17x7.5 +48 and 17x8+48 will be the closest,. If you want to run stretched tires I would look for wider rims in slightly more aggressive offsets.

If you just want a flush look you could probably do about 17x7.5 +40 (maybe 38) and 17x8 +35 (or 45 if you wanna be safe but it won't be as flush)
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Old Feb 23, 2011 | 06:35 PM
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I want to be aggressive as i can without modding the fenders.
As I stated before all the wheel and tire mumbo jumbo baffles me, thats why I am asking before i order my wheels and tires.

I am lowered on Skunk2 springs, so id say about 1.5"-2".

I dont mind negative camber. I dont want awhole lot bc id rather not go through tires like crazy, but some isnt an issue.
On that subject, how would i go about giving the wheels negative camber? Would I have to order a part to do that or what?

So, with all that being said. Whats the MAX aggressive stance i can go without modding my fenders with a slight wheel poke from my tires?


THANKS Again everyone for your help.


BTW, this is the stretched tire look im going for:

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