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Old Jun 30, 2005 | 12:00 PM
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I am planning on replacing my stock '01 wheels with 17X8 in the front and 17X8.5 in the rear. Both rims have +50 offset. When I went to an offset calculator, it told me that my fronts will be moved out by 24mm and the rears by 28mm.

My car is not lowered, will I need to roll the fenders, or will this just move the wheels out to the edge of the body. I am also concerned how much more the tires will extend out.

Any advice will be greatly appreciated.
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Old Jun 30, 2005 | 01:12 PM
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You should be ok with stock height. If you lower you'll have to stay conservative with tire widths.
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Old Jun 30, 2005 | 01:14 PM
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i wouldn't be too concerned, especially at stock height.


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Old Jun 30, 2005 | 01:15 PM
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and be aggresive with camber
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Old Jun 30, 2005 | 01:31 PM
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Those aren't ideal offsets for the car, but if you don't lower it you probably won't rub. The tires are going to stick out a little from the fenders, not a great look.
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Old Jun 30, 2005 | 01:40 PM
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The 17X8.5 50mm offset will be very aggressive and will need a fender lip roll. The front with the 225/40R18 would be tight but should work.
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Old Jun 30, 2005 | 01:57 PM
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thanks for all of your help. Will the tires/wheels be sticking outside of the fenders?
or will it just pull them closer to flush with the opening?
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