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17x8 on a 3!?

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alright so im searching for new rims mainly lighter rims!
i've been thinking of lighter 18 by 8...
but it just crossed my mind that 17 x 8 with some nice 235/40 rubber would be nice on my hatch...
anybody running 17 by 8's?
do they make them i've been lookin for tenzos and nothing found some rotas..

pics and advices accepted!
and if we have any one who sells wheels on the forums feels free to let me know what you got!
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Try to stick to the higher offset... +48.

With the 235's, not sure if you will rub cause it's a 40 profile but you might so you should think about rolling the fenders but do it when it happens.

I have a set of O.Z. 17x8 +48, those are 235/45 but I rolled so no rub.



And, I had a set of Enkei 17x8 +45 w/235/45 and I rubbed pretty bad on those before I rolled.

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[quote author=tigermack link=topic=135029.msg2905451#msg2905451 date=1233548687]
Try to stick to the higher offset... +48.

With the 235's, not sure if you will rub cause it's a 40 profile but you might so you should think about rolling the fenders but do it when it happens.

I have a set of O.Z. 17x8 +48, those are 235/45 but I rolled so no rub.



omg im in love dude you wanna sell me these!?
im def goin 17s by 8s and a higger offset that +48 u obviously mean +49 +50 right ( i know dumb question lol)
but yea i'll get 235/40's so i wont roll fenders!
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[quote author=Franconemo link=topic=135029.msg2905598#msg2905598 date=1233552162]
omg im in love dude you wanna sell me these!?
im def goin 17s by 8s and a higger offset that +48 u obviously mean +49 +50 right ( i know dumb question lol)
but yea i'll get 235/40's so i wont roll fenders!
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IMO, if you go any higher is gonna be a bit too tucked. I already feel that way on my O.Z.

And, I don't think I will be selling the O.Z. since they are my daily and discontinued.

My Enkeis are sold. I replaced them with 17x9 +45 now.
[quote author=tigermack link=topic=135029.msg2905603#msg2905603 date=1233552330]
[quote author=Franconemo link=topic=135029.msg2905598#msg2905598 date=1233552162]
omg im in love dude you wanna sell me these!?
im def goin 17s by 8s and a higger offset that +48 u obviously mean +49 +50 right ( i know dumb question lol)
but yea i'll get 235/40's so i wont roll fenders!
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IMO, if you go any higher is gonna be a bit too tucked. I already feel that way on my O.Z.

And, I don't think I will be selling the O.Z. since they are my daily and discontinued.

My Enkeis are sold. I replaced them with 17x9 +45 now.

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damn by 9's is that what you have now!? (on ur picture)?
send me some pics if you could i'd def consider that! i just found some konig wheels i love!


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Those wheels look good, 17x8?

Here are the 9's. I don't recommend it for daily set up.

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yea the picture is! i like the rim!
what do you think about 8.5 for daily!? 17x8.5!? with 235/40
thats what im thinking as of right now!
[quote author=tigermack link=topic=135029.msg2905647#msg2905647 date=1233554448]
8.5" is good. :)
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nice thank you Sir.!
i will keep u updated! on my hunt for the wheels!
[quote author=tigermack link=topic=135029.msg2905629#msg2905629 date=1233553654]
Those wheels look good, 17x8?

Here are the 9's. I don't recommend it for daily set up.


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thats a beautiful pik.. mack...
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