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Apr 24, 2003

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n00b question

will 17X7.5 rims clear civic fenders fine w/ 205 tires? Also, how many of you guys run this wheel size and what type of wheel? Thanks.

Apr 24, 2003

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I have a 17X7 with a 205, no problems. with a 7.5, you may want to run a 215, More rubber on the ground = more traction.

Apr 25, 2003

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they'll fit perfectly, i'm running 205/40/17x7.5. dont worry about rubbing!

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Re: n00b question

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will 17X7.5 rims clear civic fenders fine w/ 205 tires? Also, how many of you guys run this wheel size and what type of wheel? Thanks.

215 on a lowered car = RUBBING. For a 17X7

17X7.5 w/ 205 - looks like it doesn't as per krayzie.

Apr 25, 2003

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Go with 215 series tires for 17 X 7.5 wheels.

Apr 25, 2003

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I have 215 size tire with a 17x7 rim and they fit great.

Apr 25, 2003

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Re: Re: n00b question

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215 on a lowered car = RUBBING. For a 17X7

17X7.5 w/ 205 - looks like it doesn't as per krayzie.

215 on a lowered car wont rub. lotsa ppl got that size on this site.

Apr 25, 2003

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215/45/17 i dont rub

Apr 25, 2003

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i have 18x7.5 rims with 215-35-18 and a drop with no rubbing. you live in the dallas dont you? maybe i see you at the meet this summer.

Apr 25, 2003

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Depends on what offset you have! Check w/ the dealer/ manufacturer. You can have 7" wide wheels that will rub, if the offset from the center pushes one edge of the wheel/ tire too close to the fender/ the other side.