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11-05-2005, 02:18 AM
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This offset will be close...
I have some old Blitz Type 01's coming in from Japan.
17x8 +45
17x9 +45
Possible tire setup
215/45/17
235/40/17
I have heard mixed reviews on how bad they will rub. I have the old HKS springs on my car with a 1.5'' drop and Koni yellows. If I am correct, I should run Proxes T1S since they seem to give the most clearance for that size. I do not need this for any kind of track use, I have other rims for that. I also have access to a lip roller that hopefully will help too.
What do you guys think? Jim?
17x8 +45
17x9 +45
Possible tire setup
215/45/17
235/40/17
I have heard mixed reviews on how bad they will rub. I have the old HKS springs on my car with a 1.5'' drop and Koni yellows. If I am correct, I should run Proxes T1S since they seem to give the most clearance for that size. I do not need this for any kind of track use, I have other rims for that. I also have access to a lip roller that hopefully will help too.
What do you guys think? Jim?
11-05-2005, 03:10 PM
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Originally Posted by Jim@tirerack,Nov 5 2005, 11:43 AM
I just don't like the size of the tire you would have to run or the offset on the rear. I think you would have a problem.
A 9" rear wheel width at a +45 is no good.
running a 235 tire width in the rear would also put your tire size narrower than stock. Why would you wnat to do that?
11-05-2005, 07:01 PM
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These are just my street rims. I don't speed or need maximum handling capabilities on public roads. I just want a rim that is appealing and get me from point A to point B.
11-06-2005, 10:06 AM
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Hope the roads are perfectly flat in and around your home town........otherwise at every bump, dip & irregularity in the road you'll likely have rubber chunks flying off of your rear wheels... 
You can dial up the neg camber and give it a try but you mention being lowered 1.5".......all bets are off with this set up.
Seems as if you are set on this configuration.........I'd like to see a few pics when you have it on the car.
My guess is the 235 tire will look fairly stretched over a 9" wheel and with your 1.5" drop you will still have clearance issues unless you dial up the neg camber......but I would like your input / comments when you get it on the car.
You can dial up the neg camber and give it a try but you mention being lowered 1.5".......all bets are off with this set up.
Seems as if you are set on this configuration.........I'd like to see a few pics when you have it on the car.
My guess is the 235 tire will look fairly stretched over a 9" wheel and with your 1.5" drop you will still have clearance issues unless you dial up the neg camber......but I would like your input / comments when you get it on the car.
11-06-2005, 10:41 AM
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Here is a pic on Birdie's car and I know he was lowered more than 1.5''. Plus he didn't roll the fenders at all. He is running 215 in the front and 245 in the back.
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11-06-2005, 11:36 AM
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Well...........last question:
If you have friends running the same set-up, same wheel & tire and they are reporting to you that they have no issues with rubbing / clearance / wheel and tire fit......why did you create this thread?
Seems you already have the answer you wanted to get.
Post a few on your ride when ya get em......hope it works out well for ya.
If you have friends running the same set-up, same wheel & tire and they are reporting to you that they have no issues with rubbing / clearance / wheel and tire fit......why did you create this thread?
Seems you already have the answer you wanted to get.
Post a few on your ride when ya get em......hope it works out well for ya.