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Old Aug 4, 2012 | 12:04 PM
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Default What are the best tires Sizes for a rpf1 17 x 8..

I have my s2k in stock height and planning to drop it 1 inch or .5.. I don't wanna roll my fenders..

I'm still new to this offset thing and I want to have a perfect fitment.. Please help me understand..

If I keep my offset +37 or +47 all around will this rub my front and back..
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Old Aug 4, 2012 | 04:02 PM
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I have 17x8 +35 all 4 and I run 215/45 front and 225/45 rear, fits perfect
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How many inches is your drop? No fender roll?
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Old Aug 4, 2012 | 09:03 PM
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17X8 + 37 might not fit without a roll or at the very least, some additional camber. 17X8 +37 is about 0.18'' less outside spacing than a 17X9+45.

17X8 +47 *SHOULD* work just fine without issue.
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Old Aug 4, 2012 | 09:45 PM
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17X8 + 37 might not fit without a roll or at the very least, some additional camber. 17X8 +37 is about 0.18'' less outside spacing than a 17X9+45.

17X8 +47 *SHOULD* work just fine without issue.
So any offset pass 40 should be good
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Old Aug 5, 2012 | 02:34 PM
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Get 255s AT LEAST.
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17X8 + 37 might not fit without a roll or at the very least, some additional camber. 17X8 +37 is about 0.18'' less outside spacing than a 17X9+45.

17X8 +47 *SHOULD* work just fine without issue.
I have 17x8 +35 in the front and have no rolling or any additional camber. with a 215/45 tire, they fit with no fender modifications.
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^At stock height?
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Old Aug 6, 2012 | 11:00 AM
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Originally Posted by Brice.Hayden
I have 17x8 +35 all 4 and I run 215/45 front and 225/45 rear, fits perfect
haha! why are you running smaller rear tires? haha
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Old Aug 6, 2012 | 06:21 PM
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I'm getting really confused now?
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Lol. I would just read about how offsets work. It'd be hard for me to explain without pictures. But once you have that understanding, you can calculate wheel fitments by offset and width. There might be an program/application out there somewhere that does the same thing.
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Old Aug 7, 2012 | 06:49 AM
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http://lmgtfy.com/?q=how+wheel+offset+works+
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dont forget to install the $20 bills
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Old Aug 19, 2012 | 10:09 AM
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i run 17x8 with 35 offset and 235 tires i needed to roll the **** out of it .. its rubbing all sorts of **** under there the backs bad.. i need to relocate the back screws on the bumper.. and its even rubbing some **** on the chassi on the back.. just roll it man and run wide tires why would u run 215 tires .. junk
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Default Re: What are the best tires Sizes for a rpf1 17 x 8..

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dont forget to install the $20 bills
LOL!

Originally Posted by RED_90TEG
i run 17x8 with 35 offset and 235 tires i needed to roll the **** out of it .. its rubbing all sorts of **** under there the backs bad.. i need to relocate the back screws on the bumper.. and its even rubbing some **** on the chassi on the back.. just roll it man and run wide tires why would u run 215 tires .. junk
Have you tried not using stock alignment specs? That sizing should easily clear the rears with some alignment magic. I just lowered my friend's AP2 with 17x9 +45s and 245/40/17s. It rubs SLIGHTLY on the bumper tab. Didn't touch the fenders. With an alignment, it'll clear easily.

Or maybe your car is slammed? IDK....
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Old Sep 13, 2012 | 04:57 AM
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Default Re: What are the best tires Sizes for a rpf1 17 x 8..

With stock alignment specs, 17x8 50 offset and 225/45/17's for the front and 17x9 60 offset and 255/40/17's fit perfect. My 04 has the eibach pro kit, about 1 1/2" drop. Tires are almost flush with the fenders and no rolling needed.

I went with the Enkei PF01''s in black.
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Old Sep 27, 2012 | 02:27 PM
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should got 17x9 +45. it looks way better
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Old Sep 27, 2012 | 05:02 PM
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Default Re: What are the best tires Sizes for a rpf1 17 x 8..

im running 17x8 all the way around with 35 offset all the way around with 245-40-17.. car feels good ... and no rubbing issues because of the 40 sidewall i guess..
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