Opinion On These Wheels

[Philline]

Okay I've read up on a few threads in the handling tech section I just can't post there yet because I'm considered a noob, so wanted to ask ya guys here what you think.

My goal:
To run something wider than stock, pref. 17's, as far as performance pertaining to the tire don't really care my GS-T is just my daily driver anyways so just want something simple and not to flashy so with that in mind...

I've seen these sell on ebay a few times and I really like the stock GSX wheels, however before seeing these my mind set was to run something bit wider, 17x7 with +40 offset with the usual recommend tire size of 225-45 however I was wondering since it's not 17x8 would still run fine without rubbing? I read in a thread that someone ran the stock Evo8 wheels but was never clear on if they had to get spacers or roll fenders...thanks

 

[wret]

It's the tires that rub, not the wheels (at least on a 2g) and it's tire width that determines that effects clearance not wheel width.

For 225/45/17's, stay close +45mm offset and you won't have any fender clearance issues.

 

[WMD]

I run rims that are 17” x 7.5” with a 40mm offset and have 225/45/17 sized tires and I don’t have issues with rubbing. My rims and tires line up with the top of my fenders and I can barely fit my pinky between the damper fork. If you go with a bigger tire you will notice a wider turning radius though.