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Old Jul 24, 2012 | 02:54 PM
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Wheel Fitment Questions

Hey guys, been lurking for some time and doing research. I'm looking at getting Team Dynamics Pro Race 1.2 gloss black in 17x7, but contemplating getting ET +30. I will be using 205/45/17 Hankook V12s and am currently lowered on Swift Springs. Will I rub with +30?

Measuring, everything seems to fly. Reading up on the forum of how people fit 17x8 +38 and 235/40/17, I should have 4mm more room to the fender with 17x7 +30 with 205/45/17. If anyone has experience with the fitment I am going for, please verify that I will clear.

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Old Jul 25, 2012 | 12:21 PM
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Time to pull out your tape measure and check for yourself:
In going from the OEM 7" wide wheel @ 48mm, to a 7" wide wheel @ 30mm, it means the wheel face it come out (away from center of vehicle) 18mm [11/16"].

Since you're not increasing tire size, you should be fine except overall.

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Old Aug 6, 2012 | 10:50 PM
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Anyone have first hand experience?
 
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Old Aug 6, 2012 | 11:03 PM
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How much are you lowered?
 
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Old Aug 6, 2012 | 11:30 PM
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On Swift Springs, the drop is ~0.7" in front and ~0.51" in rear.
 
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Old Aug 7, 2012 | 03:08 AM
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17x7 should not rub at all.. . Thats an awful skinny wheel
 
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Old Aug 7, 2012 | 04:49 AM
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Originally Posted by niquemarshall
17x7 should not rub at all.. . Thats an awful skinny wheel
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Old Aug 7, 2012 | 08:22 AM
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Do you guys have 17"x8" wheels? How is the ride quality?
I was worried with going with that width, the added weight might degrade the ride quality, as the MC, not MCS or JCW would not necessarily benefit from the added tread.
 
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