Pic Request: 17x9 on stock suspension
 

I don't plan on doing suspension mods anytime soon but i'm definitely looking for a 17x9 245/40/17 wheel/tire setup.

i'd like to get a taste of how a 17x9 setup will look on the stock suspension.


...an aside: reason for the stock suspension is because it is very good. i would like to test the factory suspension through some circuit racing before making my decision to go for an upgraded suspension.

http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=7533

Here's a link to a 17x9 setup... with a stretch the tire will sit flush with fender, according to the OP. I am thinking of going the same route...

Here's mine. 17x9et35.

http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showp...5&postcount=53
http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showp...2&postcount=54

does the front rub on the stock suspension with your setup at all bob???

I should point out that I am on RCE yellows with Whiteline camber bolts. The 35 offset is a must if you want to run 245/40R17s. I have about a pinky finger of clearance between the rim/tire on the inside and the spring perch on the factory struts. No rubbing on fenderwell or fender with my setup.

You should be able to find links to 17x9 setups all over the sticked wheel thread.

OEM suspension. I have not detected any rubbing. These are 17X9 et +35. Tires are BFGoodrich G-Force Rival 255/40/17.
I have camber bolts in the front and have had as much negative camber dialed in as possible.

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Thanks guys! I'm definitely looking at wheels with offsets between 35 to 40.

That's not the case.

255/40R17 on Mach V Awesome 17x9 +42.

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y24...5.jpg~original

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--Dan
Mach V

17x9 +35 with 225/45/17 MPSS on stock suspension

how would one get those whiteline decals?

The old 4x4 look--yikes... lol

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8349/8...80e11a05_b.jpg

17x9 +45 rpf1 with 245/40/17
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The last picture is the distance between the tire and the coil i have had no rubbing in the last month since install. Wait thats a lie i rubbed once pulling into my very steep driveway thats about it.

@Lee358

Wow! That's cutting it close. Is there any rub on full lock?

Thanks for posting.

not that i have experienced

Mines rubbed the front shocks on 17x9 45et with 245/40/17 ego v12 tires on OEM suspension in hard cornering.

did you end up with a spacer?

Long story short I went coilovers but now I'm switching back to OEM shocks. There was 2mm of clearance when it rubbed. Going to look at 5mm spacers on the front but I'm still concerns that with the camber bolts I'm still going to rub. Will have to see once I swap the suspension back.

Long story short I went coilovers but now I'm switching back to OEM shocks. There was 2mm of clearance when it rubbed. Going to look at 5mm spacers on the front but I'm still concerns that with the camber bolts I'm still going to rub. Will have to see once I swap the suspension back

Yea, this is the reason I was looking into the offset ranges as I don't want any clearance issues with anything +40 or higher.

If you want to run useful camber up front from camber bolts (-1 to -2*) you'll want +35 with 17x9 wheels. The +45 might fit at 0* but it might rub and will definitely rub if you run camber bolts.

I had them custom made by a local shop. I won the AutoX raffle at the last 86fest and got a amateur sponsorship out of it. PM me and I can get you in contact with the shop that I worked with if you are interested.

Are you are on stock suspension/ride height? If so, ok. I couldn't get a 255 on a 17x9et35 on my car with the RCE springs/factory struts, Whiteline camber bolts, and COMCs.

I'm curious also. I'm running 17x9+42 Rota Titans with 245 Direzza Z2 tires and I have about 4mm of clearance. This is with stock struts, camber bolts and alignment. The only thing I replaced was the springs with RCE Yellows.
http://i1299.photobucket.com/albums/...ps1c6b50e0.jpg

http://i1299.photobucket.com/albums/...ps72ec0857.jpg

Yes, these pictures are of stock suspension. That was the original subject...

--Dan
Mach V

What wheels r those?

are you maxed out negative on the camber bolts?

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No, this is running the factory bolts and alignment. I had hoped to add some negative camber with crash bolts but it looks a little tight.

Do you happen to know your alignment specs in the front? Looks like there's very little space to dial more negative camber in.

Will your wheels rub with 2 degrees of negative camber? ...let's say with a 255/40/17 tire.

I'm essentially looking for something that will not rub at full lock, yet having the ability to clear everything even with mild drop springs later down the road when I decide to lower the car and add camber bolts.

No, I'm sorry I haven't had it aligned yet as I'm waiting on camber plates to arrive. I'm guessing it's pretty close to zero or whatever the factory specs is though. I doubt you could dial in any significant camber with bolts unless you used a 3mm wheel spacer to add a little more perch clearance.

With camber from the Com-C top hats, no. I have that now.

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--Dan
Mach V

Love the license plate! Lol

How many degrees are you running with the top hats?

About 2 degrees.

--Dan
Mach V

How much camber are you running?

I am running -1.2deg with 18x8" ET 49 , 235/40R18. I am planning to switch to 17"x9" et 40, but clearance is too narrow now.

I'm sorry I haven't had it aligned yet as I'm waiting on camber plates to arrive. I'm guessing it's pretty close to zero or whatever the factory specs is. Your et40 offset is about an ideal compromise between tire poke and strut clearance with a 9" wheel. Which wheel were you considering?

Here is mine with 17x9 +45 offset with 225/45/17 tires.

http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c9...83218EEB77.jpg

I am thinking of TE37

Those are really nice wheels!