rim compatibility help
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rim compatibility help
Hey, so i got into an accident and bent one of my rims. i have a set of 17x7.5 rims. I also found a deal for a pair of rims that are 17x8. I figure that the deal on the pair of rims is a better value that getting a replacement for my bent rim. Will I have problems with 17x8 rims in front and 17x7.5 rims in the back? I'm not sure on the offsets right now since the seller hasn't responded with that detail. Also, will 205/45/17 tires fit on the 17x8 rims? Please help, thanks everyone.
BTW, rims are going on a 00 civic sedan.
BTW, rims are going on a 00 civic sedan.
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Re: rim compatibility help (supersonics1996)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by supersonics1996 »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Hey, so i got into an accident and bent one of my rims. i have a set of 17x7.5 rims. I also found a deal for a pair of rims that are 17x8. I figure that the deal on the pair of rims is a better value that getting a replacement for my bent rim. Will I have problems with 17x8 rims in front and 17x7.5 rims in the back? I'm not sure on the offsets right now since the seller hasn't responded with that detail. Also, will 205/45/17 tires fit on the 17x8 rims? Please help, thanks everyone.
BTW, rims are going on a 00 civic sedan.</TD></TR></TABLE>
In my experience, with the same tire size, the wider wheel will usually lose traction most aburptly, so there's a possibility you'll spin your car. 205/45/17 on 8" is kinda pushing it.
BTW, rims are going on a 00 civic sedan.</TD></TR></TABLE>
In my experience, with the same tire size, the wider wheel will usually lose traction most aburptly, so there's a possibility you'll spin your car. 205/45/17 on 8" is kinda pushing it.
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Re: rim compatibility help (nsxtasy)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by nsxtasy »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">That's the wrong tire size for your car. The proper 17" tire size for a '00 Civic is 205/40-17. And you're better off with 17x7.5 than 17x8.
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alright, thanks for the help. I'm def not going to buy em. And my tire size is 205/40/17. I just couldnt remember off the top of my head since my cars not here. I really wanted a green light on this purchase, I was about to get super advans, haha. It's back to saving up again.
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alright, thanks for the help. I'm def not going to buy em. And my tire size is 205/40/17. I just couldnt remember off the top of my head since my cars not here. I really wanted a green light on this purchase, I was about to get super advans, haha. It's back to saving up again.
