17x8 on a mrk3?

[ScienceVR6]

Can i fit a 17x8" on the back of my VR6?
I'd like to fit some rims soon, and love the idea of wider rims on the back, along with wider tyres

I know a 17x7 is the normal size for these with a 205 or 215 40 17 tyre
I'd like to use a 235 or 245 35 17 on the rear on the 8" rim. Would this fit? Can i go wider?

can i fit an 8" rim on the front?

I dont want to modify the panels.

[DubSteve]

You can fit 9" wide tyres just get the tyres stretched and also stiffen up the springs.

[BlackVr6ix]

Science,

Talk to Athid at work. he can roll your guards so there is more space and no rubbing.

[Tim]

it all depends on the offset and tyre size really.
im running 16x7.5 ET35 with no rubbing. im running a small spacer on the rear but thats only cos im running coilovers. with normal springs there would have been plenty clearance.
im also running a 205. id say if u go up to a 215 its gonna be really really close.
A 205 tyre on an 8" rim will be a lil bit of a stretch. so some places may not want to fit them for u either.

[DubSteve]

A 205 on a 7" would give you some stretch on mine there rubbing and they are a 215 should have got the 205, but didn't have them.

[Tim]

yeah some of the sizes are rare. I know when i got my 205/45/16 michelins they were the last set that the wholesaler had according to my friend. So he said that i wasnt allowed to damage one for a few weeks until their new shipments come in.

[KI11Z]

wat are you guys rubbing on?? i got 225/35 on the front wid no scrubs?? hmmm . . . oh + neg camber

[ScienceVR6]

A couple of tyre places tell me i could probly fit 235/40 r 17 on the rear with a 3 peice rim, custom made, and a little rolling of the gaurds. If all else fails, a set of after market flairs will be the go.

[KI11Z]

a 235/40 R17 will be illegal wont it? it'd have a larger rolling diameter? my 225/35 R17 is perfect to go wider you'd need lower profile which you wont find or will be $$$$$$$$$$ . . .

[gpk_gti]

A couple of tyre places tell me i could probly fit 235/40 r 17 on the rear with a 3 peice rim, custom made, and a little rolling of the gaurds. If all else fails, a set of after market flairs will be the go.

these tyre places are all idiots,dont trust them!! i had 17x7 on my vr with 215/40 tsw rims.it was very touchy,i had to adjust the coilovers exactly so i wouldnt get a scrubbing,and thats after agressive rolling.
16x9 will fit no problems.the germans all fit that size to get that fat look.17's are a problem.
UNLESS you get the whole guards rolled and beated to get that really fat look!!!!!!!!then stick 17x10 hehehehe