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thisismygsJan-13-02 07:38 AM
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#5607, "W I D E est rims that'll fit"




          

what are the widest rims that'll fit on the eclipse? is it 8.5"? Can you fit the same width in the front and the rear, or does the rear take wider rims?

I THINK that 8.5" is the widest we can go, and the rear doesn't take wider rims, but i'm not sure. let me know guys!

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Mystic511Jan-13-02 09:51 AM
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#5608, "RE: W I D E est rims that'll fit"
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i know rx7 rims fit on our car.. and those are 8's right? i'd like to know too.. cuz i'm like that car commercial... ee ahoo a oolah... wider is better. =P


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ModeratorEvuLFleAJan-13-02 10:30 AM
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#5609, "RE: W I D E est rims that'll fit"
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Pretty dumb question because you can put 20" wide wheels as long as the offset is crazy. The biggest I would put would be 8" with 235 being the largest tire I would put on.

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mitseclpsJan-13-02 10:47 AM
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#5610, "RE: W I D E est rims that'll fit"
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how about 17x9.5??? (that's one of the sizes of the new lighweight volk wheels that just came out...17lbs)

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ModeratorEvuLFleAJan-13-02 11:27 AM
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#5611, "RE: W I D E est rims that'll fit"
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As long as the offset works. It might stick out who knows. Its your choice, call them and ask.

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thisismygsJan-13-02 01:08 PM
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#5612, "RE: W I D E est rims that'll fit"
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okay, sorry for the "dumb question". what i MEANT was what is the widest wheel that will fit WITHOUT sticking out from the fender or rear quarter panel? there, is that better?

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ModeratorEvuLFleAJan-13-02 01:14 PM
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#5613, "RE: W I D E est rims that'll fit"
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Just dont go farther than a 235 tire. Anything about a 17x8 rim will probably hurt your performance anyway.

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ModeratorEvuLFleAJan-13-02 01:17 PM
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#5614, "RE: W I D E est rims that'll fit"
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Sorry for calling it dumb btw....


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thisismygsJan-13-02 01:19 PM
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#5615, "RE: W I D E est rims that'll fit"
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>Anything about a 17x8 rim will probably hurt your performance anyway.

really? why do you say that? i would've thought that as wide as you can fit them (the wheels - except for when they stick out, i HATE that) more contact with the road therefore more traction. no? why not?

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Amish_EclipseJan-13-02 02:31 PM
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#5616, "RE: W I D E est rims that'll fit"
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your right wider is better but you said without sticking out. anything more than 8 will start to stick out. no point in going wider than 8 cause you will hurt your rain performance.

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1TuffRSJan-14-02 02:50 AM
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#5617, "RE: W I D E est rims that'll fit"
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well im rollin on 215 tires and when im rolling in the rain its a little scary when compared to rolling on the 14's. I hydroplaned about 5 times while covering about 45 miles, but the handling benefits are worth it




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