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Need help with wheel fitment
My friend is getting these tomorrow and we are wondering if there will be any issues. Also we'd like to know what options are available for tyres. I'm not too keen with the idea of a narrower tyre, also rolling diameter is important. Please advise.
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Re: Need help with wheel fitment
well they are dual drilled so they will fit, plus 40 means they will be farther out into the wheel well then stock the rim width is small enough there should not be any problems.
The only concern is how much stress will it put on your hub bearings. I am unsure if that will become a problem. I will say 205 is way narrow for the svx though. 225 up to 245 is much better option. |
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Re: Need help with wheel fitment
Nice finish, love the gun metal look. Is the I not working on your keyboard?
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Re: Need help with wheel fitment
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Re: Need help with wheel fitment
They'll fit fine. If you're like me and enjoy having way more tire than you ever need in a day to day situation (*cough*265*cough*) then those rims aren't really the thing for you, as they're a half in narrower than stock. You'd probably be safe with a 225/45/17 on there though. It's a tad wide for the rim, but still within the approved width range. A 215/45/17 would also suffice, but is a little shorter than I would prefer.
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Re: Need help with wheel fitment
Thanks for the replies, they are on their way. 225/45/17 is the widest you can go? Would this look size or wider look odd?
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"The things you own end up owning you. It's only after you lose everything that you're free to do anything." 92 Pearl White Ls-l (138k) Euro Headlights & Blinkers, 97 Grill, Euro Tail Lights, SS Brake Lines, Stebro Exhaust, Slotted Rotors, Classic Registration 96 Legacy Outback (206k) 5-speed 2.2 Lightweight Crank Pulley, Group N Trans & Motor Mounts SOLD Wanted: Steering Wheel |
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Re: Need help with wheel fitment
Michael, you said your friend is getting these....for his svx? They very nice rims, eager to see them installed!
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Re: Need help with wheel fitment
I'll post some pics when they are installed.
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Re: Need help with wheel fitment
Here they are!
225/45/17 Really nice fit.
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Re: Need help with wheel fitment
Hard to see with such a small picture, can you make it larger?
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Re: Need help with wheel fitment
I could but it would break the internet
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