Need some feedback on running a 17x7 rim w/42 offset
#1
03-03-2010, 10:11 PM
Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: san diego
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Need some feedback on running a 17x7 rim w/42 offset
Aright you guys I am new to this whole thread thing so here we go....
Ok so I have been looking at rims for quite some time now and i have narrowed it down to ether the rota slipstream or the tenzo-R type M ver-2.
I have always liked the slips in a mat black but love the aggressive look of the type-M. The only thing is the type-M is a 17x7 42 offset. so I am sure i am going to need some fender work done and some camber setup but i would like to get some feed back from the FIT FREAKS out there!!!!! oooh and i am running Eiback sportline springs
Thanks
Ok so I have been looking at rims for quite some time now and i have narrowed it down to ether the rota slipstream or the tenzo-R type M ver-2.
I have always liked the slips in a mat black but love the aggressive look of the type-M. The only thing is the type-M is a 17x7 42 offset. so I am sure i am going to need some fender work done and some camber setup but i would like to get some feed back from the FIT FREAKS out there!!!!! oooh and i am running Eiback sportline springs
Thanks
#2
03-03-2010, 11:06 PM
Should be no problem. No fender work or camber setup. I am running the same set up. Works Emotion CR Kai, 17x7, +42 offset. Use 205x40x17 tires. Been lowered on Tanabe DF210 before but I'm using T1Rs right now. No rubbing issue.
#3
03-03-2010, 11:27 PM
Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: san diego
Posts: 82
sweet! thats good to hear. Yeah i was worried about rubbing wit the 17x7's. The works look clean man! thanks fittogo
#5
03-09-2010, 07:52 PM
i have 17x7 +42 and im on t1r coilovers with sway bars lowered with approx 1 finger width gap at the rears and slightly lower in the front
im running almost -2 camber upfront
205 40 17 azenis
BIG RUBBING when cornering or big dips (EMPTY car, much much worse with passengers)
u HAVE TO pull the front fenders, tuck the liners
and u may have to cut/fold some tabs out back
doing this will eliminate almost all rubbing (99%)
you will still occasionally rub under EXTREME cases i.e. while max cornering (with azenis) and u hit a dip at the apex of a banked corner
u MAY and only MAY get away with not doing the above if u drive like a granny showman
im running almost -2 camber upfront
205 40 17 azenis
BIG RUBBING when cornering or big dips (EMPTY car, much much worse with passengers)
u HAVE TO pull the front fenders, tuck the liners
and u may have to cut/fold some tabs out back
doing this will eliminate almost all rubbing (99%)
you will still occasionally rub under EXTREME cases i.e. while max cornering (with azenis) and u hit a dip at the apex of a banked corner
u MAY and only MAY get away with not doing the above if u drive like a granny showman
Last edited by THEproFIT; 03-09-2010 at 08:06 PM.
#7
03-09-2010, 10:00 PM
Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: san diego
Posts: 82
i have 17x7 +42 and im on t1r coilovers with sway bars lowered with approx 1 finger width gap at the rears and slightly lower in the front
im running almost -2 camber upfront
205 40 17 azenis
BIG RUBBING when cornering or big dips (EMPTY car, much much worse with passengers)
u HAVE TO pull the front fenders, tuck the liners
and u may have to cut/fold some tabs out back
doing this will eliminate almost all rubbing (99%)
you will still occasionally rub under EXTREME cases i.e. while max cornering (with azenis) and u hit a dip at the apex of a banked corner
u MAY and only MAY get away with not doing the above if u drive like a granny showman
im running almost -2 camber upfront
205 40 17 azenis
BIG RUBBING when cornering or big dips (EMPTY car, much much worse with passengers)
u HAVE TO pull the front fenders, tuck the liners
and u may have to cut/fold some tabs out back
doing this will eliminate almost all rubbing (99%)
you will still occasionally rub under EXTREME cases i.e. while max cornering (with azenis) and u hit a dip at the apex of a banked corner
u MAY and only MAY get away with not doing the above if u drive like a granny showman
#8
03-09-2010, 10:03 PM
Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: san diego
Posts: 82
yea i want a real agressive look!!! I want to be tuckin but tuckin on a 17!!! dont get me wrong tho 15s and 16s look good too
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