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Old May 30, 2016 | 12:17 AM
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Old Jun 11, 2016 | 08:52 AM
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Would 17x7 +35 and 17x8 +35 fit S2000 (stock fenders) without any problems?
I assume the original size tires can still be used? How about the low offset? Car will probably handle worse?


Now I have 17x8 +45 and 17x9 +45 with stock tire size, will be lowering soon on KW V3 and I'm not sure if they will rub anywhere?
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Old Jun 11, 2016 | 05:21 PM
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Originally Posted by Bubbels**
Would 17x7 +35 and 17x8 +35 fit S2000 (stock fenders) without any problems?
I assume the original size tires can still be used? How about the low offset? Car will probably handle worse?


Now I have 17x8 +45 and 17x9 +45 with stock tire size, will be lowering soon on KW V3 and I'm not sure if they will rub anywhere?
If you already have wider wheels with better offsets the. Don't bother with the first setup. To narrow and to low of an offset. With either you will have to roll the fenders and relocate the tabs.
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Old Jun 11, 2016 | 06:51 PM
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Damn, I was hoping I wouldn't have to roll the fenders for these wheels.
Thank you for answering my questions
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Old Jun 16, 2016 | 03:58 PM
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So just in case anyone is currently in the position I was...
I wanted to lower the car (to remove wheel gap) but not touch the fenders.
I managed to look at a fair few peoples set ups and figure out what I needed to get the wheel as close to the fender as possible without rubbing.

Obviously the wheels are going to sit in a bit, however it's as good as you're gonna get it without touching the body.
Video (showing front and rear gaps): https://youtu.be/DXu_KjnuBiU
Pictures (showing how it sits/looks from a distance): https://www.s2ki.com/s2000/topic/115...ina-black-ap1/
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Lowered about 2 inches or so.
Fenders are untouched.
Rears: 17x8+47 (245/40/17)
Fronts: 17/7+53 (215/40/17)

You could still go with a smaller tyre, but this is decent (imo) setup, and looks fine if your face isn't 10mm away from the wheel.
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Old Jul 11, 2016 | 02:50 PM
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I'd like your help one more time!

I want to change my wheels again and buy something more "correct" this time!

Existing wheels: 18x8.5 +30 (225/40) at the front and 18x9.5 +22 (255/35) at the rear.

I'm thinking on going for 8.0 at the front. Available offset is +35, if i stay at 8.5 i can choose between +30 and +40. Which is the more "correct" for the cars geometry?

On the other end, i'm staying at 9.5 at the rear. Only offset i can go is +38 considering that i have ASM overfenders! Do you thing it will not poke out enough?
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Old Jul 18, 2016 | 05:32 AM
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Anyone people???

I'm about to order the wheels!!!

I ended up at 18x8 +35 for the front. But im not sure about the rear...! Will 9.5 +38 look nice with ASM overfenders or go 10.0 +38 with the fear of rubbing when i track the car?
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Old Jul 18, 2016 | 08:28 AM
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I run 17x10 +35 with a 255 in the rear with ASM overfenders and have space. I would go with the 10.
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Old Jul 18, 2016 | 10:57 AM
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Originally Posted by G3O_-X-_
I'd like your help one more time!

I want to change my wheels again and buy something more "correct" this time!

Existing wheels: 18x8.5 +30 (225/40) at the front and 18x9.5 +22 (255/35) at the rear.

I'm thinking on going for 8.0 at the front. Available offset is +35, if i stay at 8.5 i can choose between +30 and +40. Which is the more "correct" for the cars geometry?

On the other end, i'm staying at 9.5 at the rear. Only offset i can go is +38 considering that i have ASM overfenders! Do you thing it will not poke out enough?
You should have a good idea what will fit based on your current setup. You are already running 8.5" +30 front, do you need more clearance? If you go with 10" rear as recommended by Manga then I would lean toward the 8.5" front so the tires have similar stretch.
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Old Jul 18, 2016 | 01:15 PM
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Originally Posted by Manga_Spawn
I run 17x10 +35 with a 255 in the rear with ASM overfenders and have space. I would go with the 10.
I see... How much camber do you have? I was thinking for mine around 2 degrees for daily drive.

Originally Posted by 1nate7
Originally Posted by G3O_-X-_' timestamp='1468277451' post='24014189
I'd like your help one more time!

I want to change my wheels again and buy something more "correct" this time!

Existing wheels: 18x8.5 +30 (225/40) at the front and 18x9.5 +22 (255/35) at the rear.

I'm thinking on going for 8.0 at the front. Available offset is +35, if i stay at 8.5 i can choose between +30 and +40. Which is the more "correct" for the cars geometry?

On the other end, i'm staying at 9.5 at the rear. Only offset i can go is +38 considering that i have ASM overfenders! Do you thing it will not poke out enough?
You should have a good idea what will fit based on your current setup. You are already running 8.5" +30 front, do you need more clearance? If you go with 10" rear as recommended by Manga then I would lean toward the 8.5" front so the tires have similar stretch.
Yes that's for sure, if i go with 10" at the rear. Thanx for your opinion!
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