08-20-2022, 01:54 AM | #1 |
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17x8.5 wheels with +38 offset
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I am wanting wheels which are 17x8.5 and only available with +38 offset. I have a 91 coupe. What are my options for getting them to fit in the fenders? I hate negative camber and still want meaty tires for ride quality. |
08-22-2022, 10:48 AM | #2 |
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You would have to roll the fenders pretty aggressively and those wheels are still likely to "poke out" from the fenders. I have a set of 17 X 7.5 with a +38 offset and they do fit in the rear of my rolled fender coupe but the fronts poke out just a little bit. I have a set of 18 X 8 wit a +38 offset to upgrade to and already know those are going to have a bit on the front sticking out and that may happen even if I go down to just a 215/40/18 tire like I have on my sedan verses the current 225 width tire I have on the coupe now. The front track of the car is a tad bit wider than the rear and those nice stock fender flares up front do a MARVELOUS job of fooling the brain into not noticing.
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08-25-2022, 02:44 AM | #3 |
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so you're basically saying its achievable.
I plan to lower the car with H&R springs and roll the fenders as much as possible. However, I'm not a fan of thin tires and negative camber. PS. Can anyone share pictures of an 8.5" or 8" wheel with +38 offset? |
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Not sure if helpful, but i run 17x8 et44 up front and 17x9 et49 on my coupe. Pics on my IG ka8_blake
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