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Old Feb 25, 2008 | 05:45 PM
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I'm led to believe ET35 is the optimum offset? Does this require arch mods? what size tyres?

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Old Feb 25, 2008 | 08:13 PM
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Originally Posted by Paul Ripley
I'm led to believe ET35 is the optimum offset? Does this require arch mods? what size tyres?

Thanks Paul
If anyone could answer the above as i have just bought some 8x17's for my 3dr and was unsure what size tyres to fit front and rear

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Old Feb 25, 2008 | 08:18 PM
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Think I am gunna take my 18s off ........not good on a 3dr LOL
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Old Feb 25, 2008 | 08:49 PM
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That size is ok if you run a 215-35 all round, the plastic arches may need a slight trim depending on ride height
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Old Feb 25, 2008 | 08:59 PM
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i have comp mo 8x17 on my 3dr with 215/40/17 with avo coil overs and have no problems...
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Coz47 wanna swap for a set of 17" Comp mo's as i want to go 18
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Old Feb 26, 2008 | 05:39 PM
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Originally Posted by rscostalot
Coz47 wanna swap for a set of 17" Comp mo's as i want to go 18
No mate sorry I dont, gunna be getting some split rims I think I have 215-35-18s and the arches have been cut but it just kills front tyres with the arches rubbing!
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Old Feb 26, 2008 | 05:41 PM
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I ran 215/35's on front (ET42) and 225/40's on rear (ET22, was actually ET42 but ran a 20mm hubcentric spacers to drop to ET22)

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