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Old 08-02-2011, 02:30 PM
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fit w/ 17s

who has 17s? i want to get a set of rims but idk how they will look. and im super low compaired to factory. these are 15s and its getting tight. the others are 17x7 idk offset though but 215s on em'


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Old 08-02-2011, 04:44 PM
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You're not super low. IDK what you're talking about.
 
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Old 08-02-2011, 05:05 PM
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Originally Posted by mike410b
You're not super low. IDK what you're talking about.
Compared to factory height on 15" rims he's pretty low.

OP: you'll need a lower profile tire if you get 17" rims. And the offset should be a +45 I believe. Search around the forum a bit. I know Java^fit has some 17" on his and they're fine. He's also lowered as well.
 
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Old 08-02-2011, 05:19 PM
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I'm on 17x7s with 205/40s. +45 is safe, any more than that would rub in front for me, I'm at about your height.

What's going on with your front bumper?
 

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Old 08-02-2011, 06:27 PM
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i am on tein street basis and currently its sitting with 1 finger gap up front. Shoes are 17 by 7 40 offset with 205/40. I rub the fender liner on bigger dibs and I'm already maxed out on camber at -2.
 
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Old 08-03-2011, 04:11 AM
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ok thanks i feel my front springs might be too soft i rub on BIG bumps on the freeway but thats it, and i normally avoid those if possible so thank you for the help!
 
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Old 08-03-2011, 04:50 AM
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You can try out my 17s...17x7.5 +40 no tires though...
 
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Old 08-03-2011, 10:59 AM
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Java^fit has the same exact wheels as i do but with a blue stripe instead of red. that's a good reference for how it'll look if you're still down for the trade
 
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i have 17x7's 205/40

 
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Old 08-04-2011, 05:02 AM
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Originally Posted by FiT4Kim
i have 17x7's 205/40





if my car looks like this i can die happy
 
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Old 08-04-2011, 05:03 AM
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Originally Posted by j1nNju1c3
You can try out my 17s...17x7.5 +40 no tires though...


can i test fit? haha
 
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Old 08-04-2011, 01:02 PM
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Yea sure, just let me know when. I'm usually at school or work lol
 
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Old 08-04-2011, 02:06 PM
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Originally Posted by j1nNju1c3
Yea sure, just let me know when. I'm usually at school or work lol



for sure when u think ud be free im goin to check out the rims tomorrow
 
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I'm free around 430-5 this afternoon.pm me for info
 
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Old 08-06-2011, 12:24 PM
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i just went for it and got them... they rub alot... puling fenders/pics today
 
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Old 08-06-2011, 05:04 PM
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rears still rub even after the pull you showed me? it might be because of the 215/50/17 tires
 
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Old 08-06-2011, 05:13 PM
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17s are fine!
i have 17s on my fit and here is how they sit lol
of course im lowered on coilovers though
no rubbing issues really
tires are 205,40,17
wheels 17x7

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Old 08-07-2011, 12:38 AM
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its rubbing but i pulled the fender myself and im not done yet. thanks again for the rims! it was fun!


215x45x17 with a +42 offset i think?


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its clearing the rears



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Old 08-07-2011, 12:55 AM
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Nice rims! What the hell is sticking out of your back bumper? Lol
 
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Old 08-07-2011, 01:02 AM
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my exhaust?
 


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