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Old Aug 27, 2014 | 12:22 AM
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Default 17 inch tires?

I'm sure this has been beat to death somewhere, but what would be the best size to go with on a swap to 17 inch wheels? I am just looking to have a set to swap with the rallys every so often and not have to modify any suspension parts. Thinking about a 17x8 wheel with a -11 offset. I would like to fill out the wheel well as much as I can. Post up some pics if you have them, we all like pics.
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stock ride height 255/50R17 is your best bet.

I'm lowered and running 255/45R17. 17x8 with -12mm offset.

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I'm running 255/50/17 and fills the wheel wells perfectly. I've since lowered the car about another 1".

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