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Old 02-15-2009, 08:59 PM
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Originally Posted by jaydubz79
Ok what about a 16x7 with a +45 offset with a 185/55/16? Would i experience any problems with rubbing if I went slightly wider or lowered?

That size with the stock tire would be fine... you might beable to use up to a 195 if you wanted..
 
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Old 02-15-2009, 11:02 PM
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What do you guys think of the classic Autostrada Modena??!! I've got a chance to buy a set of 16X7 +42 offset. I wonder what they would look like on my car!!
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There is a set of 15" rotas with a 43 off set for sale, with a decent drop it may end up looking really nice. What do you guys think?
 
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Old 02-16-2009, 09:53 AM
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What do you guys think of the classic Autostrada Modena??!! I've got a chance to buy a set of 16X7 +42 offset. I wonder what they would look like on my car!!
these will be hot!, but the right drop is crucial!
 
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Clean those bad boys up!!.. they would look pretty good I think.
 
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Old 02-16-2009, 11:38 AM
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16's all the way!! 15" would need the bigger wall and that's a bit too much for me. But your car, your decisions
 

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Looking around I saw that Works makes the Emotion XD-9 in 17X7.5 with a 55 offset. The 17X7.0 has a 53 offset. I'm thinking it might be worth it to save up for these.
 
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Nice Photo"chop"
 
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Old 02-16-2009, 11:59 AM
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Originally Posted by JDM_DOHC_SiR
Nice Photo"chop"
lol, nothing fancy I didn't chop the rug out of the wheels or clean up the top of the photo where I dropped the car down a few inches

I had a couple minutes this morning to put it together with the photo's Projekz had on the request thread.
 
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Lawlz I'm sure from a computer I would see if it's a chop, but from my Iphone it looks good to me! LOL

But I think those wheels might be able to be pulled off.
 
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Thanks for the Chop Sugarphreak! I like it a lot!!!
 
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Old 02-17-2009, 08:36 AM
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Looking around I saw that Works makes the Emotion XD-9 in 17X7.5 with a 55 offset. The 17X7.0 has a 53 offset. I'm thinking it might be worth it to save up for these.
dont wuss out man, go somewhere in the 40-45 range!
 
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Old 02-17-2009, 09:26 AM
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Originally Posted by BakedCookies
dont wuss out man, go somewhere in the 40-45 range!
LOL that makes it easier for me. Plenty of 17X7 with that offset avail.
 
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LOL that makes it easier for me. Plenty of 17X7 with that offset avail.
like my enkei rpfs with a 43 offset that are for sale right now
 
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205/50/16 Confirm

Put some 205/50/16 GoodYear Eagle GTs on the stock 16x6 +53 wheels for the hell of it last night. I am lowered on tanabe NF210s as well and there is absolutely no rubbing whatsoever, cant say the same for my 18s.

 
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Old 02-18-2009, 04:18 PM
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Put some 205/50/16 GoodYear Eagle GTs on the stock 16x6 +53 wheels for the hell of it last night. I am lowered on tanabe NF210s as well and there is absolutely no rubbing whatsoever, cant say the same for my 18s.

How is the drive on freeways and handling with your 205/50/16's on?
 
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Old 02-18-2009, 04:44 PM
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Originally Posted by Spiritborn
How is the drive on freeways and handling with your 205/50/16's on?
You should see slower acceleration and probably lower mpg because those tires are heavier than the 185/55x16's. And rubbing isn't a problem until offset drops to low 40's and under.
 

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Old 02-18-2009, 07:06 PM
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The ride/handling is great, and not true I've had +45 and +42 rub already without a drop and with.
 
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Here is some more info for everyone to think on and hopefully its helpful:

https://www.fitfreak.net/forums/2nd-...rubbing-2.html
 


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