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offset question

Posted July 23, 200321 yr

comment_44854

Is the offset of rims measured from the mounting surface for front and back?

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July 23, 200321 yr

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wondering if 17x8 with zero off set will fit under stock fenders

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July 23, 200321 yr

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Measurements

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And Another

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And Another

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Backspacing

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July 23, 200321 yr

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I'm running 17X8 with 17/45/235 in the rear and 17X7 with 17/45/225 in the front and it JUST fits. I did have to bend the inside lip, of the top of the fender, up a little. when I hit a real hard bump, it would rub a little. I do have a lowered suspension. the back spacing on the rear rim is 5 inches, the front is 4inches. If you have more than that they won't fit with stock struts, don't get a tire wider than the rim. it's close. Just as a precaution, I grinded away a very small portion of the perch, holding the spring in, just to give me another 1/4 inch of clearance( did'nt look like it took any strength away from the perch. I guess a coil over suspension gives you a little more clearance.