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Old Jan 7, 2010 | 06:57 PM
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Default Wheels and Tires: Survey and opinion

Getting some new wheels for my XB2. Trying for a new setup. STRETCHED out look. ANY SUGGESTIONS OR OPINIONS?

HERE ARE THE SPECS THAT ARE IN STOCK.

17x8 +15mm offset 17x9 +20mm offset 5x114.3

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Old Jan 7, 2010 | 06:58 PM
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Do you guys have any suggestions? Possibly with some spacers..

here is wolfsburg2k1's SETUP:
yokohama advan racing oni wheels
17x8 +25 & 17x9.5 +42 3 piece

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Old Jan 8, 2010 | 01:21 AM
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Originally Posted by caduceus310
Do you guys have any suggestions? Possibly with some spacers..
With the size & offsets you are talking about, you definitely will not need any spacers.
Old Jan 8, 2010 | 02:35 AM
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Any other alterations? or adjustment? I'm currently on NF210's
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You should be able to do those wheels on NF springs with some stretched 195/50-17 tires up front, and 215/45-17 tires in the rear. I think the worst case would be a little fender rolling (if necessary), but you shouldn't need to pull the fenders which is always a little more scary.

This set-up will definitely give you the poked & stretched look you are after!

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Old Jan 8, 2010 | 03:14 AM
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Thanks CIONIDE!!
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Originally Posted by caduceus310
Thanks CIONIDE!!
You're very welcome, but keep in mind that Wolfsburg is riding on coilovers, so while the set-up we've been discussing will work fine, you won't have the same ultra-low stance that he is riding on. You will, however, poke more with a little more stretch... it's all good.
Old Jan 9, 2010 | 04:14 PM
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Cionide knows his stuff bro.. I asked him many questions when I was looking for my setup. I love my setup but ya I'm on ksport coils so I can go lower to get that nice stance!
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Default Found a Great site for tire/wheel fitment.!

http://www.rimtuck.com/

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Originally Posted by caduceus310
good site!!
Old Feb 2, 2010 | 03:30 PM
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Default Before my final decision, any comments or opinions?

So what do you guys think of this setup: 17x8 offset +15 (F), 17x9 offset +20 (R) with 205/45's all around or should i go with a 205/40's all around? Trying to get more feedback before i purchase my tires.
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