17X8 wheels on 850 non turbo?

I've got 17" x 8" with 215s with no rubbing at all. *see sig*
Some people seem to have 225s with a little rub but not enough to get worried about. 215s are safe though. I imagine correct offset can make all the difference too, especially when cutting it close in size.

Oh, I actually missed the 45 profile part, mine are 40 profile and don't rub, maybe the 45 do a little but I still think with 215s you would be ok. And a little more cushion between the road and rim

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Originally posted by xtremepsionic:
What offset do you use?

I suppose if we lower the suspension then 215 will probably rub tho wouldn't it?

hehe btw I am the guy who just mailed you :>

Thanks for the help man, you're great.

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No problem!
I actually don't know my offset, I ordered the rim speced to the 850 GLE so it just came with four ring spacers to fit inbetween the rim and hub. Next time I'm the place where I bought them I'll see if I can look it up for you.
Cheers.

Oh, they may rub a little depending on how much drop the new suspension would have. I think an inch would still not rub. Have to try and find out I guess!

Well considering 15" steel rims came with the car (now winter wheels) it feels like a totaly different car! A little bit stiffer, doesn't have near the body roll in a corner despite the same suspension set-up. Also oogles of grip, I can take corners comfortably (without sliding) no joke about 40% faster, this is in conjunction with V rated tires too. My 15" rims have cheap Canadian tire tires so the comparison results aren't exactly surprising.
15" rims - came with the car.
17" rims - $1600 cnd
15" tires - $50 dollars per tire
17" tires (V rated) - $275 cnd per tire

So all in all it was a $2700 upgrade. I am sure glad they make the difference I thought they would!!!

Check out the "chip for 10 valve" thread if you want to see more pics and different angles.

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Originally posted by mpeng168:
http://www.swedespeed.com/features/feature_cars/hai_850/index.shtml

17x8 OZ Superleggera wheels with Yokohama Parada Spec-2 205/45/17 tires under a set of H&R lowering springs.

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That looks great! Drilled rotors add to the race look of OZ wheels. I bet as a side effect of the good looks they stop pretty well too!

Hey Waitbait, how did you make it so your 225s don't rub? sounds pretty amazing to me!