will these wheels fit with no problem
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will these wheels fit with no problem
Im looking to buy some 17 X 8.5 (front) and 17 X 9.5 (rear). My question is would these wheels fit with little or no problem? Also I am considering putting 18 X 9.5 (rear). What are your opinons and would this work? 17s front 18s rear or should I stay with 17s all around?
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Re: will these wheels fit with no problem
Those sizes will fit, no problem (could even go wider) but without know the backspacing/offset on a wheel, there is no way to know where it will end up. Too much, and it'll hit the wheelwells & not go on, too little & they'll stick out.
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Re: will these wheels fit with no problem
I have 17" x 9" all the way around,4.5"mm backspacing/0mm offset.
This is the max I can go up front, with that backspacing. And maybe another 1/2" to 1" towards the outside, for a 10"up front, but then I would have some tire rub issues when turning.
Out back, the wheels are the same, but I could go another 1.5" (for a 11" wheel) backspacing before any rubbing would start, but extra clearance in the back isn't a real big issue to get, until you try to go DEEP.
This is the max I can go up front, with that backspacing. And maybe another 1/2" to 1" towards the outside, for a 10"up front, but then I would have some tire rub issues when turning.
Out back, the wheels are the same, but I could go another 1.5" (for a 11" wheel) backspacing before any rubbing would start, but extra clearance in the back isn't a real big issue to get, until you try to go DEEP.
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Re: will these wheels fit with no problem
Most of them will be the 4th gen offset. You'll need 2 inch bolt on spacers front and rear or a 4th generation rear end for them to fit properly.
Just keep in mind, different tire sizes front and rear will keep you from being able to rotate, which can be a handy option.
Just keep in mind, different tire sizes front and rear will keep you from being able to rotate, which can be a handy option.
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