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Old Jun 18, 2006 | 11:17 AM
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getting 17's qucik question

I did a search and found nothing. But if anyone finds anything you can correct me if im wrong. but I was wondering if 17's will work with the Eibach Sportlines. I know is a huge drop. And I probably wouldn't have much of a gap. but the pro kit with 17's would still leave a lot of room. Would you say my best bet is to measure how much space I have once I get the rims and tires on?
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Old Jun 18, 2006 | 02:47 PM
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wait till you see how much space you have when the wheels are mounted. I have 17's with 215/45/17 tires and it seems to close the gap a bit but if you want ti slammed then sportline is the way to go there would be anough room. I plan on going with prokit since i dont want it slammed or the sprint springs.
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Old Jun 18, 2006 | 07:58 PM
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Originally Posted by ORT
I did a search and found nothing. But if anyone finds anything you can correct me if im wrong. but I was wondering if 17's will work with the Eibach Sportlines. I know is a huge drop. And I probably wouldn't have much of a gap. but the pro kit with 17's would still leave a lot of room. Would you say my best bet is to measure how much space I have once I get the rims and tires on?
okay, as long as the overall radius of the wheel has not changed, then the height is not an issue, the thing to watch out for is the width and offset. many larger wheels are also a lot wider so when you hit a bump, it slams into the fender... thats a bad thing
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Old Jun 18, 2006 | 08:02 PM
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yeah they will work, and look sweet
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Old Jun 18, 2006 | 08:40 PM
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17's on sportlines

this is my car with sportlines and 17 inch rims w/ 205/45zr17. It looks alright to me, but people always tell me to get bigger rims ( cuz the rims look to small for my ride).

It doesnt even look lowered... because theres still alotta wheel-fender gap. Its because the tires are too small.





Note: If you do get 17's make sure you get 215 size tire or higher, otherwise I'd suggest sticken to 18's. I ordered 18's now they should be here in like a week or so...
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Old Jun 19, 2006 | 04:54 PM
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thanks everyone for the help. lowbalt i think you car looks pretty sweet acutally. can't wait to see the 18s!
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Old Jun 19, 2006 | 05:05 PM
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will work fine
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Old Jun 19, 2006 | 05:40 PM
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Get a larger tire than 205/40/17 or you'll end up like me.

It looks like I've got the car jacked to the sky....

sportlines will help but still....
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