17x7 35mm offset on 2005 6mt?? Yes/No?
#1
17x7 35mm offset on 2005 6mt?? Yes/No?
Will 17x7 35mm offset wheels clear the calibers on a 6mt rx8. Found a good price on these for winter wheels. Any help is appreciated. Yes i searched. Go ahead and type 17x7 35mm in the search, you get nothing.
#6
Originally Posted by c41250n
but why 17? and by only 7??
why................?
why................?
So 7" is more likely or less likely to fit, i dont get what your saying about "dish"
#7
He's asking about 7" width because your handling will be reduced.
Dish..... the depth of the wheel is the best way I can explain it. In otherword the design of the wheel effects how it mounts on the hub and the fitment t the brake caliper.
Dish..... the depth of the wheel is the best way I can explain it. In otherword the design of the wheel effects how it mounts on the hub and the fitment t the brake caliper.
#8
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traditionally winter wheels with snow tires are more effective at a narrower width, he's not going racing on them. A 7" wheel @ 35mm offset will clear the fenders no problem, but if you think chains may be required you will be better off around 45mm offset to have adequate clearance, which is another reason for a winter setup to be narrower, I've seen more than one car stranded in a snowstorm because the chains hit the fender and/or liner and ripped them off
I recall a lowered Honda that was sitting on the side of I-80 at the Sierra-Nevada Donner Pass with the fender liner wrapped around the chained front wheel & suspension in a bad snowstorm this past January
I recall a lowered Honda that was sitting on the side of I-80 at the Sierra-Nevada Donner Pass with the fender liner wrapped around the chained front wheel & suspension in a bad snowstorm this past January
Last edited by TeamRX8; 12-02-2006 at 11:34 PM.
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Originally Posted by Razz1
He's asking about 7" width because your handling will be reduced.
#12
I am running a set of mazda 3 wheels for winter, they are 17x6.5 with a 225/50/17 tire. I would really prefer to run a 7.5 for winter, but these were dirt cheap and brand new, so I took them. They work fine. I do notice some tire rollover, but for winter driving I think this is acceptible. It will work in my favor when the weather gets bad.
I'd be more concerned about driving the 225/45/17 rather than 225/50/17 - you're running a tire that's about an inch shorter than stock!
No thanks.
I'd be more concerned about driving the 225/45/17 rather than 225/50/17 - you're running a tire that's about an inch shorter than stock!
No thanks.
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