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romtrt
05-26-2009, 01:35 AM
Just want to know if these wont rub the wheel well especially when turning. 17x8 offset +42 with 225/45/17 tires. Car is lowered to 1.5" and springs are H&R. I'm really noob when it comes to this. TIA

ricky_db
05-26-2009, 01:43 AM
nope

Reelax
05-26-2009, 02:22 AM
will be fine. no rub.

romtrt
05-26-2009, 07:45 AM
Great! thanks ricky db and Reelax!

Reelax
05-26-2009, 11:18 AM
wait just noticed, this is on a 7G? it might rub if that's the case... 7G guys can u chime in plz?

Dragon-and-his-mitsubishi
05-26-2009, 11:22 AM
Dont think so, cos mine friend have got 18x8 on his AWD 7G and no problems at all.

QnzMostWanted
05-26-2009, 12:07 PM
i had 225/40 18 with a 42 offset on my 7g, never rubbed

4-G-rim
05-26-2009, 04:41 PM
I am running 17x8 +38 offset 5Zigens wrapped in 225/45/17's and I don't rub. Well...I only rub in the rear on excessive shock compression.

Galanttuner10
05-26-2009, 05:04 PM
i have a 1.5 inch drop with 215/40/17 and never rubbed.. really depends on how the car sits as mine is on the tire

http://i373.photobucket.com/albums/oo175/Galanttuner10/theG019.jpg

kolio
05-26-2009, 06:10 PM
nope, you will be ok

Galanttuner10
05-26-2009, 06:23 PM
i was only worried about the 225s as i know my 215s come close but if he can fit the 225s go for it

4-G-rim
05-27-2009, 10:01 AM
This is what my wheel and tire combo sit on my 7g if you are looking for a visual look.

http://i303.photobucket.com/albums/nn133/Galantkid25/Jdot%20Photography/IMG_4660.jpg

romtrt
05-27-2009, 10:28 AM
thanks for all the help and comments sirs. I'm just worried it might rub cause the wheels i had before are 17x7 +40 offset with 225/45 on the rear rubs on excessive spring compression just like what 4-G-Rim said. front did not rub at all with 215/45. I'll check when the new tire arrives hope they will be fine for these offset and width.

4-G-rim
05-27-2009, 10:34 AM
You could run the the setup I am running if you want. Normal driving you will not experience any issues for the exception like i stated about excessive shock compression.

I plan to get my fenders rolled sometime as I plan to run a wider wheel and tire combo later down the road. If I get my fenders rolled with my current setup...I am pretty confident I will have no issues rubbing at all.

romtrt
05-28-2009, 01:01 AM
You could run the the setup I am running if you want. Normal driving you will not experience any issues for the exception like i stated about excessive shock compression.

I plan to get my fenders rolled sometime as I plan to run a wider wheel and tire combo later down the road. If I get my fenders rolled with my current setup...I am pretty confident I will have no issues rubbing at all.

Thanks Kevin. How is fender rolling being done? Does it require special machine to do it? I have no idea. also, will it change the appearance of the fenders? I'm just waiting for the tires. My friend working in Yokohama tire will just give them for free so I have no choice but to put them. lol

4-G-rim
05-28-2009, 08:16 AM
There is a special tool for fender rolling and would highly suggest using that tool. Not sure who would have it there in the P.I....but maybe a reputable shop has one local.

http://www.tirerack.com/images/accessories/product_images/medium/fenderlip.jpg


The "ghetto" way to fender roll is using a baseball bat..but I wouldn't do that due to the higher risk of doing it wrong. You can Youtube it..there are videos on fender rolling.

It will slightly change the appearance of the fenders..if anything a slight flared look.

vdubdoug
05-29-2009, 06:12 PM
I am looking at a set of 16x7 rims with an et of 25. think they will fit?

Galanttuner10
05-30-2009, 12:26 AM
yea they will fit unless you have like a 5 inch drop lol

fuel
05-30-2009, 02:03 AM
an offset of +25 will make the wheels stick out of the fender a bit - ideally you really want between +35 and +45

romtrt
05-30-2009, 09:57 AM
Thanks 4-G-Rim! I'll wait for the tires hope everything will be fine. thanks for all the comments and help guys!

romtrt
06-30-2009, 12:46 AM
guys help again! will these measurement stick out on our 7g? size is 17x8 offset +30?

kolio
06-30-2009, 12:55 AM
they might a little bit

romtrt
06-30-2009, 01:07 AM
thanks man! i saw these set of wheels with tires for about $500. its the offset that bothers me. they might stick out.

link...

http://tsikot.yehey.com/classifieds/showproduct.php/product/94280/cat/52

evil-G-nius
06-30-2009, 03:11 PM
This should clear up any questions as well. It warns you if it is a major problem

https://www.thegalantcenter.org/showthread.php?t=37484

romtrt
06-30-2009, 10:53 PM
thanks sir for the link!