Dilemma, rIM SIZE |
Dilemma, rIM SIZE |
May 18, 2003 - 11:17 AM |
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Enthusiast Joined May 18, '03 From Australia Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
S'up fellas....
can someone tell me if this combination of rim and tyre fit on a stock standard 6G 215/40/17 225/45/17 offset of the rim is 42. any help would be much appreciated. thanks |
May 18, 2003 - 12:14 PM |
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Administrator Joined Aug 23, '02 From Seattle, WA Currently Offline Reputation: 14 (100%) |
I'd go with 215/40/17 tires if you don't want your speedometer to be off. But be warned, the ride is pretty rough on 40-series tires. You may want to go with 45-series tires if you don't want to feel every crack and bump in the road.
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May 18, 2003 - 12:38 PM |
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Enthusiast Joined May 18, '03 From Australia Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
coomer thanks for advice, so u reckon the offset (42) is okay? i got the rims without the rubber and they look pretty wide man, got this feeling its gonna hit sumthing when i chuck it on the car.
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May 18, 2003 - 9:00 PM |
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Administrator Joined Aug 23, '02 From Seattle, WA Currently Offline Reputation: 14 (100%) |
You'll be fine with wheels with a +42mm offset. I believe that forkee's 17" Rage Breakers have a +42mm offset, so you may want to check with him or someone who has wheels with that offset just to be completely sure that you won't have any problems.
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May 19, 2003 - 8:27 AM |
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Enthusiast Joined May 18, '03 From Australia Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
got em fiited today, 225/45/17 little bit upset cos' the wheel looks pretty small with the profile of the tyres, car looks like a bloody 4X4! photo on the way after i lower the mo'fo. thanks for ur help bro'
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May 19, 2003 - 3:53 PM |
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Enthusiast Joined Oct 12, '02 From New Jersey Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
I got 215 45 17s on my car, ride is nice, tires dont look that overall huge, but yes it looks like a 4x4...i should get my 1.75" Springs in a few days
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May 20, 2003 - 9:31 AM |
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Enthusiast Joined May 18, '03 From Australia Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
changed tyres again, 215/40/17 so much better now, although ride quality isnt all to bad, the change isnt that drastic, car looks much better and i can now lower it, so it sits on its ar$e.
ps. i was told the springs i had on the celica is already low as it is, the guy recommend i compress them cos when i ordered "King Spring"-super lows, both the springs measured about the same height and he said wouldn't make a difference.... any opinions on compressed springs? |
May 20, 2003 - 12:44 PM |
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Enthusiast Joined Nov 6, '02 From Chicago, IL Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
compressed springs?...hmmm let me think....NO!!!! go for the: eibach or intrax or toms and sizes for 17x7 with 40M are: 215-40-17 or 205-45-17 THESE TWO SIZES ARE THE SAME (REMEMBER 205/215 are not measurements, THEY ARE percantages - %) |
May 20, 2003 - 5:45 PM |
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Enthusiast Joined Mar 17, '03 From Quebec Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
I've got 215-40-17 on 17x8 with 40 offset and it is PERFECT !
Eibach Sportline springs too |
May 20, 2003 - 5:56 PM |
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Enthusiast Joined Aug 29, '02 From ny to philly Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
I thought 215 was the width of the tire, and 45 was the sidewall percentage (as compared to width). |
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May 20, 2003 - 6:08 PM |
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Enthusiast Joined Jan 29, '03 From Texas Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
215 is the width
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May 21, 2003 - 5:31 AM |
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Enthusiast Joined May 18, '03 From Australia Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
the eibach and all the pther springs mentioned in the above posts, how much do they cost? im in Australia btw.
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May 23, 2003 - 9:54 AM |
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Enthusiast Joined Mar 17, '03 From Quebec Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
I got mine in liquidation for 225$ canadian.
listed at 400$ I think..... Transfer this in us $... |
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