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    wheel question.

    Couldnt find any answers.
    Looking at a set of 17x8 et28 wheels. Will they fit or poke?

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    I think they will poke about 1/4".

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    Depends how low/high you are

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    35mm im on h&r springs and shocks.
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    Quote Originally Posted by dylan8 View Post
    Depends how low/high you are
    How does the height affect whether the wheels protrude or not?
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    Quote Originally Posted by kaanage View Post
    How does the height affect whether the wheels protrude or not?
    Because changing control arm angle when the height of the car changes will increase/decrease the track width

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    It would take an insane amount of inclination to have a significant effect on track - the car would be undriveable with the amount of resulting negative camber, especially with the tyres needed to suit rims that wide
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    I think ET28 will poke on the front but not on the back. I'm running 17x8 ET30 with 215/40s on the back with still a bit of clearance, but ET35 seems as low as you can go on the front with this width tyre. Maybe try with 205s.

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    Yeh ill be running 205s. Mind you this car does not get tracked with the ocasional spirited drive. The style i liked popped up for a damn good price only reason im considering them. Oh well ill test fit when they arrive i can always resell.
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