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Old Nov 2, 2008 | 07:45 PM
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Thinking about getting some compomotive mo 6 spoke alloys for my sapphire cosworth what is best 8 x 17 or 7 x 17 ? or does it not matter. Thanks mark.
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Old Nov 2, 2008 | 07:53 PM
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I'd go for 8x17 rear with 235 wide tyres, and 7.5x17 front with 215 wide tyres
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Old Nov 2, 2008 | 08:44 PM
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thats brill if its 4x4.....i think he may need a new center diff after your done
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Old Nov 2, 2008 | 09:13 PM
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yeah it's a 4x4
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Old Nov 2, 2008 | 09:50 PM
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go for 8x17 and a 225 35 17 tyre its almost the same overall size so you shouldnt have any arch rubbing problems
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