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Old Jan 22, 2018 | 10:02 PM
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Hi I’m the biggest noobie here lol I just lowered my ta with eibach springs and I wanted to switch my rims with some American racing wheels but I’m not sure what size to get if someone can just guide me I want 17s but I want a wider wheel in the back I just want the back wheel to stick out. Here’s the link to the rim
https://www.summitracing.com/parts/are-vn21579562
if someone can send me a link to what rim size to get? I’m not sure what size will clear it I’m guessing nothing bigger than 17 Thanks in advance
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Old Jan 22, 2018 | 10:13 PM
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You want either a 10.5 or 11 for the rear
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Old Jan 22, 2018 | 10:36 PM
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Originally Posted by HCI2000SS
You want either a 10.5 or 11 for the rear
Alright thanks would the backspace matter ?
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On the 17x11 a 50mm offset and 7.75 backspacing seems to work best from what I've seen. That's what I'm running as well

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On the 17x11 a 50mm offset and 7.75 backspacing seems to work best from what I've seen. That's what I'm running as well
Cool I appreciate the help !
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No problem man. Keep us posted
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