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Old 08-21-2013, 05:55 PM   #6
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Originally Posted by Shadow Blue View Post
You need 9 inches on the pavement for maximum grip.
It's all about compromise. 17x9 with 245-40-17's might look and grip great but 17x8 with 225-45-17 will be lighter, ride better and get better mpg. I also don't want to lose the fun factor with too much grip.

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Originally Posted by Gary in NJ View Post
For street driving, choose the offset that you think looks best. I'm running et35 on 17x8's and don't feel any difference in scrub radius. If you drive a lot on a 300 foot skid pad you will notice the wider track.
Thanks. My new problem seems to be finding the size, style, offset and finish I want all together.

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Originally Posted by SortaFlushed View Post
Imho I think 18's is the bare minimum.
For me at least, it's function over form. 18's look good but make a slow car even slower.
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