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Old 02-12-2017, 09:03 PM
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Hey guys not to good with rim and tire specs! This is the first time I'm trying to make a car look good not just run good. I'm running truhart springs and shocks with a 2.5 drop and 2.25. Saw a set of 15x8.5 +17 offset that would look perfect. Would I be able to fit without rubbing? And would it involve rolling and camber?
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It would help if you could provide vehicle information as well. We cannot help you decide if something will fit if we don't know what you're trying to fit in on...
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97 civic dx with a 2k front end
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Default Re: 15x8.5 +17 offset? Is it doable?

If you ran some negative camber and rolled the fenders and quarter panels, you could get them to clear without rubbing.
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Originally Posted by toyomatt84
If you ran some negative camber and rolled the fenders and quarter panels, you could get them to clear without rubbing.
would the stock negative camber that you can go to with the stock control arm be good enough or would I need to go past that?
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Originally Posted by Michael Zeffiro
would the stock negative camber that you can go to with the stock control arm be good enough or would I need to go past that?
It depends on how low you are going, and what size tire you run.
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Originally Posted by toyomatt84
It depends on how low you are going, and what size tire you run.
2.5 front 2.25 back and I was thinking 215/40/15s?
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2.5 front 2.25 back and I was thinking 215/40/15s?
Well, you'll be close with stock camber settings. When dropping the car, you're going to need an alignment anyways... so you may be able to dial in a little more negative camber using the factory adjustability.
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Originally Posted by toyomatt84
Well, you'll be close with stock camber settings. When dropping the car, you're going to need an alignment anyways... so you may be able to dial in a little more negative camber using the factory adjustability.
ill definitely give it a shot thank you🙏🏼 I'll post a picture on here if all goes well!
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