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Nova_GSi
17-04-03, 10:40 AM
I have my car lowered with gmax suspension kit, i think its 60mm. i have 15s at the moment and they rub a little bit at the front. what i would like to know is if i will b able to fit 17s???
Nova_GSi
17-04-03, 10:41 AM
i have a gsi by the way (J reg)
burgessovsalford
17-04-03, 10:59 AM
You can fit 17's yes, but arch mod's will be needed.
Nova_GSi
17-04-03, 11:07 AM
as in a lot of arch rolling?
Nova-Boy
17-04-03, 11:12 AM
If they rub at the front they must rub at the back too? Have you got your rear arches rolled? With 17" you might need to roll the lips on the front arches and flair all the arches out cos of the width of the rim. Maybe someone who has 17"s could help more than me?? :?
Nova_GSi
17-04-03, 11:14 AM
i had someone heavy in the back alittle while ago, i think he rolled my rears for me lol. but havent had the front done yet.
Nova-Boy
17-04-03, 11:22 AM
I have 15" with 195 tyres and they dont touch a thing on the front but did need the back lips taking up on the back. What offset are your wheels? Might be cos its lowered? Does it rub going over bumps of just when on tight corners catching the front arch?
Nova_GSi
17-04-03, 11:25 AM
they are 15" irmscher softstars. they only really rub at the front when under hard cornering with a passenger or 2
ade
17-04-03, 11:49 AM
my 15's rub back and front when I go over dips or bumps or corner at speed (just buff) and areches have been rolled on both front and back

195 50 15's

17's you may need to get arched eother stretched (defo rolled or ground away) and as for passengers at 60mm drop you'll be pushed (inner body work arch will chaff on top of wheel possibly

someone with 17's will be able to advise better...

Ade
mikeoxford
17-04-03, 10:15 PM
my 15's rub back and front when I go over dips or bumps or corner at speed (just buff) and areches have been rolled on both front and back

195 50 15's

17's you may need to get arched eother stretched (defo rolled or ground away) and as for passengers at 60mm drop you'll be pushed (inner body work arch will chaff on top of wheel possibly

someone with 17's will be able to advise better...

Ade

using an online calculator I figure that the rolling diameter of my 17s will be 3/8 bigger than my nova three spokers.