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Old 06-18-2009, 09:00 PM
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Alright,

Finally decided im going to go with 16" wheels since I cant use my bros rims anyways. I just have two more quick questions. First of all, is 16x7 too wide ( will the tire rub etc) or should I go with 6.5 instead? Second, which offset will fit more flush 40mm or 42mm? I dont want my wheels to stick out or anything lol
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16x7's will fit just fine. As far as offset goes, you could run as low as a +35 without rub issues on most tire sizes. The differences between +40 and +42 are almost unnoticeable.
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thanks,

im either going to get flat black 16x7 rota slipstreams or something similiar to those bronze Folk's posted earlier in this thread. Not sure which will look better ona silver car...still have to do research I guess. Cant believe iv'e owned this car for 5 years with stock hubcaps
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Default Re: 17" rims too big for em2?

Originally Posted by StockEm2
I woulda guessed 16" but wasnt sure.

Do you know which model Rotas they are?
They are Rota Grid BTW.
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i juss put 17"s on my car juss like right now 205-40-17 rides/looks great pics will be up soon in the pic thread

p.s if i went any thicker in tire wise i would deff rub!
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Default Re: 17" rims too big for em2?

16x7 +42 is good for the em2, it tucks nicely. I currently have 17X7.5 +33 and I need to roll my fenders and run a lil negative camber in the rear to tuck them as is right now because of the tire I chose, 215/45/17. I havent driven the car since putting them on due to a broken axle but I'm rolling my fenders tomorrow to get that bitch in. i'm swapping out the tires as soon as the rears start to get those negative camber bald spots and going with a smaller tire.
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^^^ ur lucky im runin 205-40's and im like quater of an inch away from hitin my quater panels, but i aint switchin my tires there brand new!
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Default Re: 17" rims too big for em2?

Yeah, the 42 offsets will work on it.
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Default Re: 17" rims too big for em2?

im on 18's with tein ss-p full coilovers

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Default Re: 17" rims too big for em2?

IMO, I think 18's are to big 17's are just right
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Default Re: 17" rims too big for em2?

16's ftw
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Post Re: 17" rims too big for em2?

Bro, Volk TE37 in 17/7 the best on your car!!! Looks great

I have VOLKracing daytona speed 17/7 on my ride.......
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