Yet Another Other Which Wheels Fit Post.

[SkURTnDSM92T]

Im looking to get off the stockers for both appearance and functionality. I was thinking possibly a 17x8 black with a polished lip. I would like some help deciding tire size, finding a setup that is reasonable, the best places you guys buy from, and making sure I get something that fits..I have been looking at ADR's, Rota's, and ASA's. Im partial to 5 spokes

I have a 92 Tsi FWD (white). I was thinking of going with possibly a 245/40/17 in the front and 225/45/17 in the rear? The offset is something I need help determining, for this I would say somewhere around 35. I have KYB AGX's with Eibach Sportline springs. Car probably dropped around 1.5 all around. I have heard talk about people rolling the fenders..is that just nice talk for beating them back with a hammer? I would rather not, but will if I must. My car is mostly street and strip, but I would like to have a capable car for twistys. I have read a lot in regards to this, but could use a little help and opinions from the wise.

Im sorry this is so long, but I just want to include enough info so I can get some help. Let me know!

 

[daren_p]

Not sure if 1g & 2g are the same but an offset right around 40 works well on a 2g, it keeps things centered. With a smaller 35 offset in an 8" rim I think you will have to do some lip work & may look like the wheels are sticking out too far. Even though your not awd, I would still stick to the same size all around. I would look for something in a 225 to probably 245 width (depending on rim width you end up with)

 

[SkURTnDSM92T]

I think I may go with a 17 x 7.5, 235/45/17 with a 40 offset..

 

[eclipsh]

I'm running Evo VIII wheels with the 38mm offset on 245/45 rubber and they stuck out a good 2" up front before rolling the fenders, pulling them as far out as the bolt-holes allowed and THEN prying them out a bit. I'm still about 1" short of covering them completely. This is with an Eibach pro kit and AGX struts.

With good struts and only a 1" drop they don't rub anymore. With a 2" drop they would be rubbing badly on hard corners.

I also have almost no clearance on the inside of things. The wheels/tires barely clear at multiple points, often with less than 1/4." The tires rub just a tiny bit on the curve going up to support the springs when I'm doing Auto X.

My .02 is this: if you want 17x8 wheels and 245 tires on a 1g, expect to add fender flares or run with coil-overs. There just isn't enough clearance. If you move the wheels in I think you'll end up having to run very low profile tires (under 40).

That said, you may want to go with a 17/7.5 wheel just for clearance and tucking the wheels.

 

[SkURTnDSM92T]

Thanks. I felt the same way, so I did end up going with the 7.5 rim.

Thanks for your help guys

 

[kevingst]

Things I've learned through research. 40 offset is ideal, 38 off set is still good. Going with coilovers (like eclipsh said) is a good idea as the springs have a smaller diameter allowing for more room to play with. Using those offsets with a 225(to 235, maybe even 245)/45/17 and a 1" to 1.5" drop you should be ok in the front but will probably still need to roll the rear. Rolling is super easy. Just need tin snips and something similar to a baseball bat. On the inside of your fender you'll see a lip sticking out. Every inch or so cut about 1/4" to 1/2" (depending on how much room you have to play with), then just use the baseball bat and leverage against the tire pressing the lip inwards.

 

[SkURTnDSM92T]

Oh okay. I was thinking you just beat it in...i guess the tin snips would be a good idea

 

[eclipsh]

I never cut a thing to roll my fenders. Pagosa DSM and I just used a bed caster stuck in the end of a 2x4 and rolled it back and forth resting on top of the tire. We just went slow and even until the whole thing was rolled up. I cracked my paint but we didn't use a heat gun on it like we should have.