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Old Dec 9, 2009 | 02:03 PM
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According to the wheel fitment guide, i don't think they will, but if someone could confirm, that would be great. I'm not so concerned if they look stupid or not, just as long as there is clearance, no rubbing etc. Want them as snow tire/wheels.

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17x8 5x114.3 +38

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Front 235/45R17
Rear 235/50R17
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Old Dec 9, 2009 | 03:01 PM
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wheels will work but there have never been 233 tires. 235 maybe?
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Old Dec 9, 2009 | 03:09 PM
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ya.. those are fine, but the sidewalls are kind of tall...235/45/17 all around i guess
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Old Dec 9, 2009 | 04:34 PM
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Originally Posted by Sinji,Dec 9 2009, 04:01 PM
wheels will work but there have never been 233 tires. 235 maybe?
bah! typo fixed 235s
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Old Dec 9, 2009 | 04:44 PM
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Since there are always plenty of people to say "yeah, that'll fit", I'll be the one to say it looks like you'd be pushing it, particularly at the front.

Definitely wouldn't go with 235/45's. If 235's, you'd want 235/40's.

I dunno, +38 offset without rolled fenders or negative camber just seems like it would rub...
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Old Dec 10, 2009 | 11:24 AM
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I agree, I don't think a 235/45R17 is going to fit wihtout modification. The tires are also taller than stock. Without suspension mods the same size all the way around will not handle very well.
If I can help let me know.
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Old Dec 10, 2009 | 11:41 AM
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Thanks for all the replies.

Seems like if i bought these tires/wheels, i'd swap the fronts for 205 50 17 or 215 45 17 depending on price.

Will the backs clear ok? I'm dropped about 1" but i can raise it back up if needed.

Rear 235/50R17
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Old Dec 10, 2009 | 11:48 AM
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You don't want to run a 50 ever on a 17 on an s2k. You could run these wheels, but you'd need some rolling / camber to make it work. If you just prefer 235 width, you'll want 235/40 all the way around.
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Old Dec 10, 2009 | 12:18 PM
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ok thanks. i'm gonna stop pushing the limits from stock specs and not bother with purchasing this tire/wheel set.

Thanks for saving me lots of aftermath headache
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