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    Quote Originally Posted by Pugme View Post
    Doesn't give the offset that I can see. But if they don't clear the brakes you can always space them out as there only 7.5j
    Its ET36

    I meant generally anyone running 225 45 17 to comment on difference in ride comfort / handling / fun
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    Ahhh

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    Hi all,

    Would this size wheel sit flush on a prefacelift? 17 x 8.5 et 35

    Running 225/45/17 iirc

    Thanks

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    It'll be close, I ran 8 et20 on my first set of wheels and they were perfectly flush on the rear arch.

    So u could always slap a 10 mm spacer behind them to get them out

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    You don't want to move them out much. They will already be close to rubbing the rear arches on a pre facelift with no other mods. 235 45 17 on 17 x 8 with et 38 rub more often than not on a pre facelift. You are looking at wider wheels with narrower rubber and 3mm set in. I'd guess that they will be okay.

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    Tbf it's highly unlikely i had 225's on as I have 225 on a 10j now, probably would have been 205 at a guess

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    Time to poke a dead thread.

    Will 8jx18 et 35 with 245/40/18 tyres fit a pfl vr4. Not lowered yet but wants to be on twins eventually. And will have brembos.


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    Spoke design depending thsy will most likely be fine with Brembos. Thsy will almost certainly rub the rear arch. 17x8 +38 with 235/45 17 usually rub on a stock pfl with some weight in it. You are moving approx 13mm out compared to that on yours.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Nick Mann View Post
    Spoke design depending thsy will most likely be fine with Brembos. Thsy will almost certainly rub the rear arch. 17x8 +38 with 235/45 17 usually rub on a stock pfl with some weight in it. You are moving approx 13mm out compared to that on yours.
    Is that with or without rolled arches?

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    Stock. Arches in normal unplayed with position.

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    215/45/17 (unknown offset) is the size of the sport spec (2wd) 17" alloy from factory, so i would imagine good fitment if you get the right offset

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    IIRC they are +40

    The width is more down to the width of the alloy though.

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    Finally got hold of some 2005 ish' ford mustang Gt factory alloys 5 x 114.3 fitment , 17", 8J, with 45 offset bought second hand fitted with 2 new and 2 worn 245/45/17 tyres to fit my PFL Legnum.
    Have made a couple of tests with different worn tyres to get the best fit before going ahead and buying new rubber.
    The biggest surprise was the fact that they fitted with the supplied 245/45/17 ! The tyre wall was Very very close to the suspension arm on the rear but I could still fit a 2mm piece of cardboard behind and the outer wheel arch side fitted perfectly with no rubbing and need to roll. On the front I could fit my fingers between the tyre and suspension arm and the outside was flush with no arch rub and full turn.
    I tried the prefered 225/45/17 size which gave plenty of room all round and the closest to the original 205/45/16 diameter size. But they looked a lot more stretched than I expected .
    The 235/45/17 was of course between the two sizes but may still have felt a little to close to the suspension arm on the rear.
    I guess as long as it fits raised or lowered with weight, the tyre wall should'nt get any closer to that arm at any other time, or am I wrong?
    So, as all options seemed to fit ok I am now unsure of which size to buy.
    Could anyone tell me if it would be possible to put 235/45/17 on the front so I could make use of the 2 nearly new 245/45/17 on the rear? I was considering getting 245/45/17 for the fronts also but just discovered how much more they cost.
    225/45/17 was the size I was expecting to buy, the cheapest when buying 4 and the best clearence but is it a safe stretch as I was thinking of comfort and the potholes on our roads?
    Any help with my indecisiveness would be much appreciated.

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    The rubber will move a little but how much I can't say. I personally wouldn't mix the sizes, the rolling circumference is getting towards the 5% difference that I am sure kills the transfer box. I would always keep it below 2%.

    225 will be fine on a 17 x 8 rim. Evo 7 to 9 have 17 x 8 and most run 225/45 or 235/45 when fitting to a VR4. The evos run 235/45 as standard I think.

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    Thanks for the advice Nick. I will probably go for the 225 . They look a little more stretched than I expected on a 17x8 rim but am probably just used to seeing the 205 55 16 tyres on the thin original 16x6 wheels. cheers

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    No problem. I run 235/45 on my E7 and E9 alloys. I think both are a 38 offset.

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    I currently have 205/50R17 on the front and 225/45R17 on the rear of the RVR, which are 8" Evo wheel. The circumference is only 0.4% different. I will dig out a pic to show the stretch, or rather, lack of it! Makes sense, seeing as 205mm is pretty close to 8".
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    As mentioned, 205/50R17 on an Evo wheel.

    Tyre is Vredestein, so different tyres/manufacturers may have slightly differing profiles.

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    Quote Originally Posted by elnevio View Post
    As mentioned, 205/50R17 on an Evo wheel.

    Tyre is Vredestein, so different tyres/manufacturers may have slightly differing profiles.

    20180412_144618.jpg
    Thanks for the photo and advice Nev.
    As you say , it probably comes down to the tyre manufacturer as the 205 on your wheel looks less stretched than my 225.
    I am going to try out an Avon Zv7 225/45/17 with the XL/Extra load fitting tomorrow as I am told the XL side walls are stronger and a little thicker which I am hopeing may protect my wheels a little more from curbing and potholes. If it works out I will buy a set.

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    Hi everyone

    Need a bit of advice if possible please

    I bought a set of 17" Enkei Circular rims for my car and they came with and 235 / 45 R 17 and 255 / 40 R 17 tires

    The 235s fit pretty snugly on the front but the 255s are way too wide, so I'm thinking of changing them to a more suitable size to fit

    Looking at the inside of the alloys I can't easily see the offset written anywhere but the markings and the model numbers seem to be the same for both so anyone got any sage advice as to whether this will work?

    Many thanks again!

    Alex

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