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Old 08-19-2001, 09:54 PM
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17's or 18's ? I can't stand the huge fender gap on my car, but I don't want to lower it. I'm pulling toward 18's, but wanted someone else's opinion.
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I wish I wouldve gone with 18's instead of 17's.

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with no drop I say 18s.. with a drop I say 17s...
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What offset should I use with '19x7.5 rims? 42/44?
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Originally posted by Casper98CL:
<STRONG>with no drop I say 18s.. with a drop I say 17s...</STRONG>
Sorry Casper,but I disagree. If you are not going to drop your car I would get 17's. That way with the right tire size you can have the same diameter as your stock wheels and tires and wont have that lifted look. With 18's your car is going to look 4x4 with out a drop.

I believe that best way to get rid of fender gap is to lower your car. If you use Eiback prokit you will still have a stock look to your car.
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I think if you dont drop your car, those 18 inch wheels will look school bus wheels. Every one will be laughing their ass of at you.
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Originally posted by KikAzCL97:
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Sorry Casper,but I disagree. If you are not going to drop your car I would get 17's. That way with the right tire size you can have the same diameter as your stock wheels and tires and wont have that lifted look. With 18's your car is going to look 4x4 with out a drop.

I believe that best way to get rid of fender gap is to lower your car. If you use Eiback prokit you will still have a stock look to your car.</STRONG>

Ok.. I hear you... But if you go with an 18 it should fill the wheel well more as yes it will raise yuo car a bit... with 17s and no drop you still look like a 4x4 because of your wheel well gap... Who wants to put 55s back on... 45s are the biggest aftermarket tire size I would go!!...
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So whats a good combo for 17's to get rid of the huge gap. 235/40? or is there a better one?
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17s should get 40 or 45s.. my new rims and tires are 225/45 r 17.. check pics.. with a 2" drop
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Mine are 215/45 R 17 in 4wd mode (no drop).

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