[Supras] Wheel fitment opinions (17x10)??

[Dave Henry]

I ran a 17x10, 45 offset and 275/40 tires and there was a little over 1/4" 
of clearance on the inside (tire to spring) and the tire stuck out past the 
fender lip just a little.  I ran eibachs also, and didn't have any rubbing 
issues with the fender.  I ran 17x9 fronts with 45 offset also, the only 
issues I had with them was that at full lock the wheels would hit the 
backside of the lower control arm.  Adjusting the steering stops a little 
solved that.

Dave Henry
www.boostwerx.com
701-730-6313

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Brian Walker" <Brian.Walker at timmons.com>
To: "supras list" <supras at supras.com>
Sent: Wednesday, December 06, 2006 9:17 AM
Subject: [Supras] Wheel fitment opinions (17x10)??


> I'm looking for info on wheel fitment, I've found a bunch of
> contradicting hearsay on the online forums (imagine that) and thought I
> might be able to get some more solid info from the folks I've talked to
> for a long time. I'm looking at a 17x10 rear wheel (+38) and wondering
> if this configuration would cause problems. The car is currently using
> Eibach springs (although I plan to get rid of them soon but will try to
> keep a similar stance) Rear tires will be 275/40 although they'll likely
> measure slightly wider (Kuhmo V710 or similar DOT-R tire)
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> I bought a set of 17x8.5 & 9 for race wheels but found they offer a
> 17x9.5 & 10, so the plan is to use the 9" width in front (with 245 or
> 255/40) and 9.5 or 10" rear wheel with 275/40 (getting as much width as
> I can on the tire) I was thinking I could eventually try a 295 rear if
> the sidewall was still stiff enough but no time soon.
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> Has anyone used a similar setup? They also offer a 17x10 (+22) but I
> think they would certainly rub the fenders.
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> Thanks for any help,
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> Brian
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