3rd Gen BE - 17"x8" rims???

[STIdarkside]

Hello all, got a question that is for future reference as I may be buying a BE in the near future.

I would like to know if 17"x8" rims et 48 would fit on a BE? I imagine the fenders would need to be rolled a bit but that is okay. Also what size tire would be best and look perfect on that wide of a rim, a 225 or a 235? Thanks

[rougeben83]

Yes , no, as long as the offset isn't obnoxiously low, either size is fine 225/45, 235/45 or 40.

[STIdarkside]

Cool, thanks for the info. Offset is 48. How much fender rolling would be required.

[rougeben83]

none.

[STIdarkside]

Awesome, that is really good news... So at stock height no fender rolling would be necessary, but what about if I decided to drop it on bilsteins/H&R's down the road? Also it is a legacy L, don't think there is a difference between the L and GT in regards to ride height and wheel arches. Thanks again for the info.