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I'm sure this has been answered before, but for the life of me, I can't find it here, What is the maximum wheel widths and tire sizes for putting 17" wheel on a 3rd gen with no modifications to the car?
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It hasn't changed, it's still 275/40R17x9.5 front and 315/35R17x11 rear, do some reading to find the backspacing / offset / spacers for whatever big brake upgrade you choose. Choose the brakes first. 13s are an easy fit in most 17s
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As cosmick said, 9.5" up front and 11" out back.
But there are no direct fit 11" wheels that will fit the 3rd gens without spacers - other than custom 3pc wheels.
In terms of brakes, most any 17" wheel will fit a 13" kit - even some 16" wheels will. However, different wheels can fit different brake kits - for example, the Hawks 17" GTA wheel will fit up to a 13" kit, the CTW Motorsports wheel will fit any 14" kit - both are 17" wheels.
There is also weight, brake cooling, and visual design aspects to ponder.
The selection is better than a few years ago, but not what anyone would refer to as "robust".
But there are no direct fit 11" wheels that will fit the 3rd gens without spacers - other than custom 3pc wheels.
In terms of brakes, most any 17" wheel will fit a 13" kit - even some 16" wheels will. However, different wheels can fit different brake kits - for example, the Hawks 17" GTA wheel will fit up to a 13" kit, the CTW Motorsports wheel will fit any 14" kit - both are 17" wheels.
There is also weight, brake cooling, and visual design aspects to ponder.
The selection is better than a few years ago, but not what anyone would refer to as "robust".
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But there are no direct fit 11" wheels that will fit the 3rd gens without spacers - other than custom 3pc wheels.
In terms of brakes, most any 17" wheel will fit a 13" kit - even some 16" wheels will. However, different wheels can fit different brake kits - for example, the Hawks 17" GTA wheel will fit up to a 13" kit, the CTW Motorsports wheel will fit any 14" kit - both are 17" wheels.
There is also weight, brake cooling, and visual design aspects to ponder.
The selection is better than a few years ago, but not what anyone would refer to as "robust".
This was covered in the 17x11 thread, 7" BS will fit 17x11s with some wheel well massaging to a stock 3rd gen axle.Originally Posted by paul_huryk
As cosmick said, 9.5" up front and 11" out back.But there are no direct fit 11" wheels that will fit the 3rd gens without spacers - other than custom 3pc wheels.
In terms of brakes, most any 17" wheel will fit a 13" kit - even some 16" wheels will. However, different wheels can fit different brake kits - for example, the Hawks 17" GTA wheel will fit up to a 13" kit, the CTW Motorsports wheel will fit any 14" kit - both are 17" wheels.
There is also weight, brake cooling, and visual design aspects to ponder.
The selection is better than a few years ago, but not what anyone would refer to as "robust".