i'm guessing this thread is a good place to ask wide, crazy, unrealistic wheel setup questions maybe?

how much of a difference in stance is a 17x7 +45 vs 17x8 +45, the most important thing i'm trying to understand is how much extra back spacing i can have to clear my brakes. i'm using 17x7 +45 as a test fitment, then i'm gonna run 17x8 wheel, so starting at +45 as a reference point, i can go down in offset (go outward for more back spacing) if it's needed?

hope my question is not too much for this thread? thanks for the help guys~

 

I have been using this set of Hammans as my street wheels since 02. They have held up well and I had them powder coated and the lip polished a few years ago.

Randy
M7 Tuning

17/8 Hamman
215/45/17 BFG KDW-2
42 off set
1 3/4" drop on M7 coilovers

 

Realize that if you're using a 17x7et45 as the test fitment....the 17x8et45 already has MORE backspacing even though the offset is the same so you will have to take that into account when you test fit.

going down in offset means going down in backspacing. Backspacing isn't the literal meaning of how much space you have for clearance. It's the distance from the inside bead to the mounting face. i.e. Wheel Width/ 2 + Offset = backspacing.

45 will be cutting it close. I generally suggest staying in in the high 30's with a 17x8.

 

17x8 offset 35

 

what size tires.....those babies look stretched!! Very Hot indeed

 

205/40

 

Those schmidts are the sexxx..Id like to rep some TH lines on my car, but there mucho dinero..heres some pix of my buddys OZ Turbos on my car

O.Z. Turbo 2 piece
15x7.5 [not 8" plus, but lower offset]
195x45
offse +/- 20
megans all the way down in front, a lil up in the back cuz tuckin 15z just in the back looks retarded, so i left it a bit @$$ high.

Excuse the cellphone pix

 

Wow....OZ turbos, very nice

 

I miss my old poke.....but here's the new setup for now

16x8 et33 205/40/16 and a ridiculous amount of negative camber

 

love the look of that!!! very nice

have another question for everybody here
was thinking of getting Keskin KT1 in 17x8.5, not sure about offset think they come with
either 20 or 30 and tyres 205/45/17 or 215/45/17 anybody have any idea on which
would fit/look better (does it make a big difference)??? any tire recommendations???? thanks

Steven

 

oh and almost forgot read quite a bit here already and was wondering about rubbing on the tyres with wheels that wide?

 

i would like to know as well... id love to get some FAT rubber on the car but most of the pix ive seen are the first gen.

 

That's why a bunch of us with the lower offsets run stretched tires. It helps avoid rubbing while still being able to run the wide wheels.

In terms of your fitment question...what suspension mods do you have? How much negative camber do you plan on running?

I think the 205 will be too much stretch on the 8.5's unless you find a brand of tire with a wider-than-usual 205. 215 would be the safer bet....although it may not offer ENOUGH stretch to avoid rubbing. I usually recommend 215s for stretch on 9's

 

ok first of all i should let you know i'm new here and in the car modification thing too....
that said; suspension i want it to look good and be kinda alright comfort whise..like how the H&R springs look on some of the pictures posted in the forum!
Camber (I'm german so not sure what that meens)?I would have a shop install springs for me cause i wouldn't want to change anything that i wouldn't know how to undo.
like the stretched tyres look and know it very well from back home although never had it on any of my previous cars.
thanks for the advice

 

WOW minimyke... that look so good.. keep it up and post upmore pics!!!

 

man rally. i want to see more pics of your current setup up...looks sweet

 

hey Rally do you have pictures from further away so we can see "the bigger picture?"

Thats HOT CHOCOLATE, quite literally

 

You can check out my full build-up here: http://www.motoringunderground.com/f...=10415&page=64

full side shot:

 

 

Andrew: Your MINI is Volcano-Hot Chocolate


Great stance, and I love the color matched wheel centers.

 

Thanks Ryan

 

agreed - This car has no time for quick make powders - this is the real deal home-made. Great motif!

Alex

 

Rally,

i already told you but DAMN that looks very nice.. less extreem then you cooper but this is more CLUBMAN!!! I like it!



@all. I just bought 8Jx18" wheels with offset 40. What tyre do I need to still get my car as low as I always go?!

215-35-18
205-40-18??

any recommendations?!

thanks guys!

Coen

 

I'd probably say the 205's. 215's would still stretch a little though. It really depends on the brand of tire. Can you guys still get Falken Ziex 512's over there? They retired their sale from most vendors but some companies are still allowed to carry them.

 

hmmz.. dunno rally.
I will ask for it..

The wheel I bought is a flat wheel without a lip so this is also the reasen why I ask...

thanks

Coen