17 x 7.5, 42mm Offset on 245/45/17 - Going to Have Issues?
#1
17 x 7.5, 42mm Offset on 245/45/17 - Going to Have Issues?
I'm planning on running a set of Diamo 26 Karat's on my 09' xB.
Specs are 17" x 7.5" with 42mm offset and I plan to use a 245/45-17 tire.
Questions:
Will these look OK with such a high offset (I really want a fender-flush look, or close to it)
Will I have any rubbing issues?
Will I have any problems once I've installed the NF or DF drop springs?
Thanks, in advance, for the help.
Specs are 17" x 7.5" with 42mm offset and I plan to use a 245/45-17 tire.
Questions:
Will these look OK with such a high offset (I really want a fender-flush look, or close to it)
Will I have any rubbing issues?
Will I have any problems once I've installed the NF or DF drop springs?
Thanks, in advance, for the help.
#2
I'd recommend 235/45-17 tires to ensure that you don't have any rubbing issues up front when you drop it, additionally, 245 is pretty wide for a 7.5" wheel (buldging sidewalls).
17x7.5 +42 will sit back about 1/2" behind the face/edge of the front fenders and a little bit further in on the rears.
17x7.5 +42 will sit back about 1/2" behind the face/edge of the front fenders and a little bit further in on the rears.
#3
Thanks for the reply.
Will I have the same issue with the NFs and the DFs?
I don't have any issues going with a 235 tire, but will the tire/wheel set too far inside the fender well to look............umm..........."good" or, at least, not like wagon wheels on a Caprice?
--Ryan
Will I have the same issue with the NFs and the DFs?
I don't have any issues going with a 235 tire, but will the tire/wheel set too far inside the fender well to look............umm..........."good" or, at least, not like wagon wheels on a Caprice?
--Ryan
#6
If you're not sure which spring drop you will be going with, just play it safe and get the 225/45-17's. They're what most people go with. I just personally like the extra meat on the ground and slightly taller sidewalls of the 235/45's.
#8
motoretro, I've considered that, and 225/50's DO exist, but not in vast quantities.
I will likely go with the DFs, so I plan on keeping the overall profile the same height as stock, or close to it, with the 225/45s.
Thanks for the input.
I will likely go with the DFs, so I plan on keeping the overall profile the same height as stock, or close to it, with the 225/45s.
Thanks for the input.
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