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Mr_Max
06-24-2008, 02:21 AM
Anyone on here running 17x8, everyone in the uk either runs 17x7.5 or 18x7.5, but i would like abit more width. Also what ET's?

Any advice would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks

20CiviC02Si
06-24-2008, 04:15 AM
Yeah you can fit a 17x8 with a +42 offset. You may have to roller the inner lips on the rear quarters to prevent rubbing.

Mr_Max
06-24-2008, 04:36 AM
oh would prefer not to roll the arches :(

ShadySi
06-24-2008, 04:38 AM
then I'd stick with 7.5. I am on a 17x7.5 +42with some rear camber and the tire is pretty close on a 225. If you ran a 215 and no camber you might be fine on an 8. I'm not sure about inner clearance.

bmyers4321
06-24-2008, 07:53 AM
if you ran 215/45/17 you would probly be ok provided you stuck to around a +42 offset. i have 225/45 on 17x8 and dont rub unless i take a very hard corner or have my car packed with people.

20CiviC02Si
06-24-2008, 11:12 AM
oh would prefer not to roll the arches :(

Just trying to help you out. You won't have to flare the rear quarters out, just roll that lip on the inside up. But if you don't want any rub at all you should stick with the 7.5" width.

EPSpeedKing
06-24-2008, 11:38 AM
It might work without having to roll your fenders, it will depend on the offset. I'm currently running 17x7.5 +40 and dropped on Mugen SS. The wheels almost sits flush with the fender.

J-Bird
06-24-2008, 11:53 AM
Without rolling the fenders it doesn't sound like u will be able to run a wide enough tire to take full advantage of going with the wider rim.

civictype_r04
06-24-2008, 01:21 PM
I belive moonsi is running 17x8 Work Misters.

powdbyrice
06-24-2008, 03:15 PM
with -10 offset and flares!

chrispychicken is running 17x8 +35, but he rolled the rear fenders.

run 17x7.5 +45 and 235/40/17 tires.

chrispychicken
06-24-2008, 10:34 PM
I belive moonsi is running 17x8 Work Misters.

Nope sorry he is running a 17x9 with a +10 offset.

chrispychicken
06-24-2008, 10:35 PM
with -10 offset and flares!

chrispychicken is running 17x8 +35, but he rolled the rear fenders.

run 17x7.5 +45 and 235/40/17 tires.

Yes Im running a 17x8 +35 offset with a 225/45/17 tire. your going to have to roll the rears for sure.

Mr_Max
06-25-2008, 01:44 AM
think ill stick with 7.5 wide if thats the case. thanks for the advice guys :)

bmyers4321
06-25-2008, 02:48 PM
you never said what you are dropped on?

with the right drop you could run that setup without doing anything. like i said i run 17x8 +42 225/45 and am dropped 2 inches and the rear rubs only when i turn very hard or have my car loaded with people. otherwise none at all.

young noob
06-25-2008, 08:11 PM
I don't know about you guys but I am going to be running a staggered set-up, helps the car rotate and I don't have to run as much negative camber in the rear and saves the tires a little, plus I won't have to touch the rears, and if I do, it will be some minor, minor rolling......anyways 17x8 235-40-17's Front and 17x7 215-40-17's REAR or 17x7.5 225-40-17's FRONT and 17x7 205-40-17's REAR I will let you guys know how it turns out in a few weeks after I decide and I put em' on

young noob
06-25-2008, 08:11 PM
oh and as much positive offset as I can get on some slips lol

jw1
06-25-2008, 08:44 PM
I was running 225/45/17 up front and 215/45/17 in the rear on 17x7.5s as I didnt want to roll the rear fenders and I wanted more front grip for rotation anyways.


I don't know about you guys but I am going to be running a staggered set-up, helps the car rotate and I don't have to run as much negative camber in the rear and saves the tires a little, plus I won't have to touch the rears, and if I do, it will be some minor, minor rolling......anyways 17x8 235-40-17's Front and 17x7 215-40-17's REAR or 17x7.5 225-40-17's FRONT and 17x7 205-40-17's REAR I will let you guys know how it turns out in a few weeks after I decide and I put em' on

ShadySi
06-26-2008, 04:44 AM
as far as making the car rotate.. all you need is a bigger rear sway and the same size all around.. then you can at least rotate your tires. Believe me.. with 225/45 and a CTR sway and endlinks (what I have) you will rotate more than enough.

the stagger isn't worth it imo.

20CiviC02Si
06-26-2008, 07:58 PM
I'm going to try to run some 235/40/17's when i purchase my 17x8 +42 Work Emotion CR Kais.

cow
06-26-2008, 08:13 PM
Why is everyone so afraid of rolling their fenders? It's a painless process (when done properly).

20CiviC02Si
06-26-2008, 08:18 PM
Why is everyone so afraid of rolling their fenders? It's a painless process (when done properly).Mine will be flared, however rolling the inner lip is easy as hell.

Windchaser
06-26-2008, 08:19 PM
Why is everyone so afraid of rolling their fenders? It's a painless process (when done properly).

This is ephatch so what the hell do you expect? =) Everyone is afraid of ruining or damaging their little civics that are worth more than $1 million!!!

cow
06-26-2008, 08:22 PM
Mine will be flared, however rolling the inner lip is easy as hell.
That's what I'm saying!

This is ephatch so what the hell do you expect? =) Everyone is afraid of ruining or damaging their little civics that are worth more than $1 million!!!
It's amusing. For some reason, there's this weird preconceived notion here that the process is generally harmful & is frowned upon.

It's startingly simple. Heat/ roll/ repeat/ mount wheels.

Heitzke
06-26-2008, 09:15 PM
This is ephatch so what the hell do you expect? =) Everyone is afraid of ruining or damaging their little civics that are worth more than $1 million!!!

lol no kidding. My buddy has been building this Z32 for almost 4 years now and we rolled his front fender by pushing on it with a rubber mallet.

foofighter29er
06-26-2008, 11:12 PM
this setup caught my eye on a euro site...simple and clean

believe these are 17's and he's running staggar...love the step lip

http://images39.fotki.com/v1230/photos/5/58865/245239/3971nj2-vi.jpg

20CiviC02Si
06-26-2008, 11:46 PM
this setup caught my eye on a euro site...simple and clean

believe these are 17's and he's running staggar...love the step lip

http://images39.fotki.com/v1230/photos/5/58865/245239/3971nj2-vi.jpg

Nah dude those are 18" or 19" wheels. You can tell by the profile of the tire. I would even go as far to say those are 20's! Look like rubber bands for tires!

tallblondkid
06-27-2008, 11:36 AM
Nah dude those are 18" or 19" wheels. You can tell by the profile of the tire. I would even go as far to say those are 20's! Look like rubber bands for tires!

they look like 18s to me... the car is pretty low to be anything bigger...
imo, that is one of the nicest looking EPs i have seen

foofighter29er
06-27-2008, 10:01 PM
they look like 18s to me... the car is pretty low to be anything bigger...
imo, that is one of the nicest looking EPs i have seen

I think you're right because that particular wheel comes in 17's and 18's i dont think larger than that in that application...the euros do love to run stretched rubber though :)

G..
06-28-2008, 08:08 AM
I know that car it is running 18's as you said, with a 35 profile tyre but lots of stretch :D.

foofighter29er
06-28-2008, 11:16 AM
I know that car it is running 18's as you said, with a 35 profile tyre but lots of stretch :D.

stretch is goooood

20CiviC02Si
06-28-2008, 02:30 PM
Stretch is gay!

cow
06-28-2008, 05:46 PM
Stretch is gay!
You're gay.

boliviasi
06-28-2008, 05:54 PM
i runing 17x9.5 +22 in the rear 235-40-17 baller
17x8.5+25 fromt 225-45-17

20CiviC02Si
06-28-2008, 06:37 PM
i runing 17x9.5 +22 in the rear 235-40-17 baller
17x8.5+25 fromt 225-45-17So you are running wider in the rear?

Si Death
06-28-2008, 06:57 PM
i runing 17x9.5 +22 in the rear 235-40-17 baller
17x8.5+25 fromt 225-45-17

pix!!!

boliviasi
06-28-2008, 07:02 PM
yes wider in the rear thats my track set up

foofighter29er
06-28-2008, 10:35 PM
pix!!!

+2 on that

you said that's your track setup? i'm curious how that works for you since it is FWD

20CiviC02Si
06-29-2008, 12:43 PM
^Agreed because i always heard wider up front is better. My buddy uses 255's up front and 235's in the rear on his time attack DC5. So i'm curious as well.

LvisDin
06-30-2008, 01:00 AM
Sorry to thread jack but would I have to roll my fenders with 17x7.5 +40mm with 5mm spacers? I want it to look flush as possible. Im dropped on H&R.

20CiviC02Si
06-30-2008, 04:35 AM
^ I don't think you'll have to, but only way to know is to test fit. You may have to roll the inner lip on the rear quarters up for tire clearance. Otherwise you may rub with the suspension fully compresses.