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Old 02-02-2009, 04:04 AM
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Alright guys here's the plan... I have tax return money back and I'm getting rims! I need them badly!!!

17x7... +38mm offset...

I'm dropped on DF210s too...

Will these work? I also have a HEAVY system, so Im tuckin' tire in the rear...
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Old 02-02-2009, 05:23 AM
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yep. just run 215/45 and you'll have really minimal rubbing, or maybe none. i had 225's on 17x7+35 on coilovers, and i rubbed only on the bad bumps.
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Old 02-05-2009, 08:11 PM
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I saw some 17x7's with a +40 mm off set. Would 40 be like way too much? i'm guessing the wheels would just be set out a bit farther. Would that be ridiculous looking or what?
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Originally Posted by Bender_xD
I saw some 17x7's with a +40 mm off set. Would 40 be like way too much? i'm guessing the wheels would just be set out a bit farther. Would that be ridiculous looking or what?
Other way around, they'd be sunken in further.
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i have some Volks for sale if you want... 17x7.5 et50 all around with tires ready to ship out or be picked up... let me know
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Alright guys I got them put on Saturday and they dont rub at all! And on top of that I rode them from Jacksonville to Disney World and they ride great. Thanks for the help!
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Old 02-27-2009, 02:04 AM
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Originally Posted by DeathMachine
Alright guys I got them put on Saturday and they dont rub at all! And on top of that I rode them from Jacksonville to Disney World and they ride great. Thanks for the help!
what size tires did you end up going with?
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you should get helper bags to balance the car out
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I ended up with 215/45 tires, so they're right in line with stock tire circumference. Almost NO drop in gas mileage, maybe 1 mpg at high mph because of the increased resistance from the wider tire.
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** EDIT **

See your other post.

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