Roll call - 8"+ wide wheels
#76
i'm guessing this thread is a good place to ask wide, crazy, unrealistic wheel setup questions maybe?
how much of a difference in stance is a 17x7 +45 vs 17x8 +45, the most important thing i'm trying to understand is how much extra back spacing i can have to clear my brakes. i'm using 17x7 +45 as a test fitment, then i'm gonna run 17x8 wheel, so starting at +45 as a reference point, i can go down in offset (go outward for more back spacing) if it's needed?
hope my question is not too much for this thread? thanks for the help guys~
how much of a difference in stance is a 17x7 +45 vs 17x8 +45, the most important thing i'm trying to understand is how much extra back spacing i can have to clear my brakes. i'm using 17x7 +45 as a test fitment, then i'm gonna run 17x8 wheel, so starting at +45 as a reference point, i can go down in offset (go outward for more back spacing) if it's needed?
hope my question is not too much for this thread? thanks for the help guys~
#77
#78
i'm guessing this thread is a good place to ask wide, crazy, unrealistic wheel setup questions maybe?
how much of a difference in stance is a 17x7 +45 vs 17x8 +45, the most important thing i'm trying to understand is how much extra back spacing i can have to clear my brakes. i'm using 17x7 +45 as a test fitment, then i'm gonna run 17x8 wheel, so starting at +45 as a reference point
hope my question is not too much for this thread? thanks for the help guys~
how much of a difference in stance is a 17x7 +45 vs 17x8 +45, the most important thing i'm trying to understand is how much extra back spacing i can have to clear my brakes. i'm using 17x7 +45 as a test fitment, then i'm gonna run 17x8 wheel, so starting at +45 as a reference point
hope my question is not too much for this thread? thanks for the help guys~
, i can go down in offset (go outward for more back spacing) if it's needed?
45 will be cutting it close. I generally suggest staying in in the high 30's with a 17x8.
#82
Those schmidts are the sexxx..Id like to rep some TH lines on my car, but there mucho dinero..heres some pix of my buddys OZ Turbos on my car
O.Z. Turbo 2 piece
15x7.5 [not 8" plus, but lower offset]
195x45
offse +/- 20
megans all the way down in front, a lil up in the back cuz tuckin 15z just in the back looks retarded, so i left it a bit @$$ high.
Excuse the cellphone pix
O.Z. Turbo 2 piece
15x7.5 [not 8" plus, but lower offset]
195x45
offse +/- 20
megans all the way down in front, a lil up in the back cuz tuckin 15z just in the back looks retarded, so i left it a bit @$$ high.
Excuse the cellphone pix
#85
have another question for everybody here
was thinking of getting Keskin KT1 in 17x8.5, not sure about offset think they come with
either 20 or 30 and tyres 205/45/17 or 215/45/17 anybody have any idea on which
would fit/look better (does it make a big difference)??? any tire recommendations???? thanks
Steven
#87
#88
In terms of your fitment question...what suspension mods do you have? How much negative camber do you plan on running?
I think the 205 will be too much stretch on the 8.5's unless you find a brand of tire with a wider-than-usual 205. 215 would be the safer bet....although it may not offer ENOUGH stretch to avoid rubbing. I usually recommend 215s for stretch on 9's
#89
That's why a bunch of us with the lower offsets run stretched tires. It helps avoid rubbing while still being able to run the wide wheels.
In terms of your fitment question...what suspension mods do you have? How much negative camber do you plan on running?
I think the 205 will be too much stretch on the 8.5's unless you find a brand of tire with a wider-than-usual 205. 215 would be the safer bet....although it may not offer ENOUGH stretch to avoid rubbing. I usually recommend 215s for stretch on 9's
In terms of your fitment question...what suspension mods do you have? How much negative camber do you plan on running?
I think the 205 will be too much stretch on the 8.5's unless you find a brand of tire with a wider-than-usual 205. 215 would be the safer bet....although it may not offer ENOUGH stretch to avoid rubbing. I usually recommend 215s for stretch on 9's
that said; suspension i want it to look good and be kinda alright comfort whise..like how the H&R springs look on some of the pictures posted in the forum!
Camber (I'm german so not sure what that meens)?I would have a shop install springs for me cause i wouldn't want to change anything that i wouldn't know how to undo.
like the stretched tyres look and know it very well from back home although never had it on any of my previous cars.
thanks for the advice
#90
WOW minimyke... that look so good.. keep it up and post upmore pics!!!
Those schmidts are the sexxx..Id like to rep some TH lines on my car, but there mucho dinero..heres some pix of my buddys OZ Turbos on my car
O.Z. Turbo 2 piece
15x7.5 [not 8" plus, but lower offset]
195x45
offse +/- 20
megans all the way down in front, a lil up in the back cuz tuckin 15z just in the back looks retarded, so i left it a bit @$$ high.
Excuse the cellphone pix
O.Z. Turbo 2 piece
15x7.5 [not 8" plus, but lower offset]
195x45
offse +/- 20
megans all the way down in front, a lil up in the back cuz tuckin 15z just in the back looks retarded, so i left it a bit @$$ high.
Excuse the cellphone pix
#93
You can check out my full build-up here: http://www.motoringunderground.com/f...=10415&page=64
full side shot:
#97
#98
Rally,
i already told you but DAMN that looks very nice.. less extreem then you cooper but this is more CLUBMAN!!! I like it!
@all. I just bought 8Jx18" wheels with offset 40. What tyre do I need to still get my car as low as I always go?!
215-35-18
205-40-18??
any recommendations?!
thanks guys!
Coen
i already told you but DAMN that looks very nice.. less extreem then you cooper but this is more CLUBMAN!!! I like it!
@all. I just bought 8Jx18" wheels with offset 40. What tyre do I need to still get my car as low as I always go?!
215-35-18
205-40-18??
any recommendations?!
thanks guys!
Coen
#99