I want to run 255 square. I do not want to pull the fenders. Ideally, I would like to do as little modification to the fenders as possible, but I realize that I will likely need to roll all four and relocate tabs in the back (unsure about relocation in the front) - I guess I am fine with that, but don't want to pull the fenders or have any risk of damaging them.
Basically what is the 'ideal' offset for a 17x9 square setup with a 255 tire for someone who wants to preserve their fenders as much as possible?

If I do CE28SL 17x9 +63, I read that there is potential for contact in the front on the inside on the shock or control arm.

I have an AP2. Brakes and suspension are currently stock. Would like to run coilovers in the future with 1-2" lower than stock height.

Thanks in advance.

 

+50 or higher is what you want. I think Wedsports offers a 17x9 +55. There is no relocating anything in the front just rolling the fenders. Rear has the tab relocation.

 

First depends which 255 tire. 255 a052 is very wide, 255 bfg rival s is also wide. 255 re71r is narrower than the first 2.

If you roll the front fenders , mainly the tabs, you can fit up to 17x9 +55 with a 255 with Lower ball joints. The rear does not need modification up to 17x9 +55.
If you use 17x9 +63 with lower ball joints you may rub the inner fender at low ride heights.
If you use 17x9 +63 with upper ball joints you may have slight slight upper arm contact, a 3mm spacer fixes this. Inner fender rub still occurs at low ride heights.

I've got untouched rears and rolled fronts with spc upper joints. I am running 17x9 +63 ce28's with a 10mm spacer in front to clear stoptech c43's. So i have an effective +53 offset with just a roll and the upper spc ball joints. I think you could go as low as +45 with upper joint.
I previously had lower ball joints in front with 17x9 +63 and had no arm contact, but did rub the inner fender.
I've also previously used 17x9 +55 with lower ball joints in front with 255s with just rolled fronts, and untouched rears.

 

This is amazing information! I am in the same boat as user that posted this question, I want to avoid having to roll any fender, or make any adjustments. but I am leaning towards a staggered setup as I don' want anything to rub/touch, I am on stock suspension, fenders have not been modified. So If I understand this correctly:

If run a 17x8 or 8.5 fronts with offsets somewhere between +50-63 with a 235/40 or 245/40 tire
If I run a 17x9 in the rear with offsets of between +55-65 and a 255/40 tire

I'd have no issues with rubbing, or having to modify any part of the fender?

 

For those the only concern would still be the front fenders. If you lower the car the fronts can still be at risk of rubbing or catching a fender when the wheels are turned and the suspension is compressed.

Another note on the front fenders. Its the small lip that the tire likes to catch. You may see signs of rubbing on the tabs but thats not what the tire will actually grab. If you see signs of rubbing on the liner and clips on the tabs you should roll the fenders as once the tire rubs through the liner it can grab that fender lip. The tabs just tend to get pushed up while the little fender lip gets grabbed and damages the fender. I have seen OEM wheels cause this damage on cars. Granted they were slammed but it still can happen.

 

rear no, front still have to bend the tabs back at the very least.

 

Hi Guys,

Would anyone know what setup and wheels these are?

 

They might be these Wedssports?

https://www.wedswheelsna.com/wedssport-tc105x.html

Not sure though.

 

you're a legend. been looking for ages. cheers mate

 

Thank you very much for this information.
Would a 17x9 +54 absolutely require a roll in front with 245 tires?