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BlueWolfCry
05-30-2008, 04:08 AM
I really would like to run 235 width tires on my MSP. I'm pretty sure 7.5" or 8" width wheels will work with 235. My question is what does the offset need to be then?

I've seen some people with 16x8 and thick tires. So I'm hoping this will work as well. Thanks
LASERBLUE135
05-30-2008, 05:41 AM
I'd love to get some fat tires on the MSP. Probably not worth the effort, expense, time, and money though.

Whatever size rim. I've not seen 16x8's myself. Good luck, sub'n to thread.
Knox Joe
05-30-2008, 06:44 AM
My 215's rub at full lock with 7.5 inch rims w/ a 48 offset, so....

I'd say there is a chance that a 17x8 with a 235/35 series tire would work.
BlueWolfCry
06-01-2008, 04:17 AM
Wow, that's weird. I have 215 on 18x7.5 and no rubbing. The 235/35 seems to be rarer and a shit ton more expensive...

On a side note, I curbed my rims for the first time ever...hurt my soul more than it did the wheels...after I heard the CRUNCH i was like FUCK!!!
Zack
06-01-2008, 04:37 PM
Wow, that's weird. I have 215 on 18x7.5 and no rubbing. The 235/35 seems to be rarer and a shit ton more expensive...

On a side note, I curbed my rims for the first time ever...hurt my soul more than it did the wheels...after I heard the CRUNCH i was like FUCK!!!
i did the same on my MSP the other day. was on my lunch break. when I got back to the shop, just ordered up another one :lol: itll be a cold day in hell when I ride around on curbed wheels
BlueWolfCry
06-02-2008, 03:27 AM
Yeh it does suck..but gives me an excuse to look into a new set! Bump! anyone with 235?
BlueWolfCry
06-02-2008, 03:56 AM
So I finally took the time to do the math. Since there are ppl running the RX8 wheels with minimal rubbing (18x8 +50mm) and I run 18x7.5 +45 mm, I think this makes sense...
http://www.msprotege.com/members/BlueWolfCry/Offset/untitled.JPG

Only thing is that the outside of the wheel will stick out too far if the offset is +40. So +48 to +50 looks to be the only thing that will work...
122 Vega
06-03-2008, 03:01 PM
yes 17x8 with a 235 will fit, @48mm offset. a 245/35 will fit also.

Britt
BlueWolfCry
06-04-2008, 02:05 AM
yes 17x8 with a 235 will fit, @48mm offset. a 245/35 will fit also.

Britt

Holy crap thats awesome! Did you have that on your car? Any rubbing after rolled fenders? Thanks!
cmp1032
06-10-2008, 01:52 AM
bump