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[siztenboots]

http://www.vx220.org...88-non-fitting/

[Papy11]

Thanks for all this guys, I am slowly understanding the issues. So, on OEM standard rear rims fitted all round, using federal tyres , I could safely go for: Rear : 225/45r17 (standard) Front : 205/40r17 Would I need spacers? The idea is to have as little spacer as possible for the front. If I understand correctly, the closest to negative offset I can get, the better for handling, and spacers affect the offset? Damn, I am scared of writing something completely stupid.

Edited by Papy11, 02 September 2012 - 08:15 AM.

[christhegasman]

Thanks for all this guys, I am slowly understanding the issues.

So, on OEM standard rear rims fitted all round, using federal tyres , I could safely go for:

Rear : 225/45r17 (standard)
Front : 205/40r17 Would I need spacers?
see my other reply No you should not need spacers with standard rear rims fitted on the front with 205/40/17 unless your car is different to most Vx in some way I understand Alex is running 215s but if I am correct that is on tubby rims which have a different offset so a little more room is available

The idea is to have as little spacer as possible for the front. If I understand correctly, the closest to negative offset I can get, the better for handling, and spacers affect the offset?

Damn, I am scared of writing something completely stupid.

Edited by christhegasman, 02 September 2012 - 08:28 AM.

[Rosssco]

235/45/17 RS-R fine fitted to 7.5" TD's... Even on the approved fitment range.

[Papy11]

thanks mate, what about the front?

[JohnTurbo]

The rear wheels run 38 ish offset and the fronts 22, so 16mm spacers to maintain offset. Some have run without, but i wouldnt.

[Papy11]

Great, I'm there!! Thanks again of all you, for the time spent helping.

[SteveA]

I've got a set of 16mm hubcentric spacers for sale if you want some.

Edited by SteveA, 02 September 2012 - 11:31 AM.

[Papy11]

pm'ed

[Papy11]

Spoke too soon, and it's a bit embarrasing cause I should have checked. 205/40r17 is not available for Federal 595RSR, just Kumhos. Is there another size combination I could use? where the tyres are available?

[siztenboots]

215/40/ZR17 83W would be ideal on a 7.5J wheel

[Papy11]

Cheers for that Siztenboots, Just for info, what does the z stand for?

[siztenboots]

its a road speed that the tyre is certified for the load rating ZR = 149+mph , then consult the extra code , for the above tyres its a 83W ( so its 168mph at a max wweight of 487 KG per tyre)

[Papy11]

Aaaahhhh! thanks, Would I need spacers for a 215/40r17 at front?

Edited by Papy11, 03 September 2012 - 08:41 AM.

[siztenboots]

its overall diameter is 603mm and section width is 222mm, actual tread width is 191mm , 6.5mm deep and weight is 10.2Kg the only tyre size I have run is 16" and 205/45/16 overall diameter is 589mm and section width is 209mm, actual tread width is 188mm , 6.5mm deep and weight is 9.9Kg on a 7J 16" wheel with ET20 offset

[SteveA]

Aaaahhhh! thanks, Would I need spacers for a 215/40r17 at front?

Deffo, you now have 0.5mm less inner arch clearance than with a 205.