Need some tire fitment advice

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Apr 26, 2010 | 01:20 AM

AngHellicTc

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Need some tire fitment advice

So this summer, my big mod is to buy some nice shoes for my tc. I am really liking the style of the Rota Grids (I know, they are common).

However, I'm gonna have to special order them, cause my car is dropped on s-techs, and can't fit the 18x9.5

I'm thinking I'll order the 17x9.5 Rota grids in gloss black, 5x100 bolt pattern. They will fit better, not look so massive on a car dropped on s-techs, and prevent any rubbing issues.

Now I need some advice:

1) what offset should I get, so that the wheels are flush with the body and/or pushed a little out?

2) what size tire should i get so that they are not stretched and don't rub?

Any help is greatly appreciated, but no bashing on the wheel choice. If you don't have anything nice to say, don't post.

Apr 26, 2010 | 05:21 AM

nolo4820

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From: Philly

Make sure you get a tire that is more than 225. I'm thinking along the lines of 235/45 but even that could be to small for a wheel that is 9.5 inches in width. Nevertheless, 225 is not recommended for anything wider than 8 inches.