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Old Jan 20, 2007 | 07:49 PM
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im think of getting some new wheels will et 40 with a 215/40/17 will this size be ok?
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Old Jan 20, 2007 | 08:13 PM
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215 will probably be a little wide, 205/40 is a very common size.

Offset should be ok, at worst you may find the wheels rubbing the inner arches.
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Old Jan 20, 2007 | 08:14 PM
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Originally Posted by grsford
im think of getting some new wheels will et 40 with a 215/40/17 will this size be ok?
Would'nt be a certain set on Ebay, would it??????

If it is then no use at all
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Old Jan 20, 2007 | 08:25 PM
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c.fogarty might be
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Old Jan 20, 2007 | 08:34 PM
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i have 215's on mine, but had to cut out the front arch lips with a grinder, they dont catch now but only just catch on full lock. also my car is dropped 60mm on the front

the rear catch also but i aint cut outthe lip yet..
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Old Jan 20, 2007 | 08:45 PM
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Originally Posted by grsford
c.fogarty might be
LOL............

Thought they might be

Though if I get 'em, i'll be sticking 205' on
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Old Jan 21, 2007 | 12:07 PM
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c.fogarty does that mean your rs 7 are going to be for sale?
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c.fogarty does that mean your rs 7 are going to be for sale?
PM'd ya
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