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Old 02-17-2019, 12:27 PM
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Who's running 235/50/17 on a 17x8" +35 offset

Who's running 235/50/17 tires on a 17x8" +35 offset, Any rubbing without the car loaded? Any with the car loaded?
I'd like to go this way but looks tight/maybe doable?

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Old 02-18-2019, 05:09 AM
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I think you will be just fine.

I am running 17x8 et40 with 235/55/17s no issues at all. Being 5mm more outward (than the images below), I dont think would be any problem. At that point the tire design might make a difference...like if there are big ol rim protectors or not ect.



 
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Great, thanks for the pics!
 
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Old 05-27-2019, 06:55 PM
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Yeah I had rub issues with 235 55 r17 on konig r17x8 et35. I had to go down to 225 50 r17 on et35. I will add I have BC coilovers with cooper crap lift, still lower than stock.
Just additional data to help you decide.

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I'm running 235 50 17's with bbs 17-7.5 +35 was good with a slight rub on bad bumps. I need to install a hitch and will carry upto 300lbs of gear at times so I decided to put lift blocks on the back and a 22mm sway bar. No problems now....
 
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ET35 is too aggressive... especially on a 8" rim.

you should consider 8" with ET40 or ET38 at the very least.
 
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