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mutti_wilson
07-27-2006, 08:06 PM
Hey everybody, im really interested in the Rota G-Force wheel. Im on H&R springs and am wondering about clearance issues. The wheel is in 17X8 with an offset of +48 and i think a 225/45 is the size i would want. I do plan on rolling my fenders. Will this combo clear the strut also?
bakergtt
07-28-2006, 11:27 AM
8" wide is pushing it. I dont know if anyone has gotten those to fit. I thought 7.5" was the widest?
mutti_wilson
07-28-2006, 11:28 AM
That is with fender rolling also? If 7.5 is the widest, thats the widest. Just checking.
bakergtt
07-28-2006, 12:11 PM
I have my fenders rolled and am lowered and i have 18x7.5 and I rub my fenders still under hard cornering or when I have a full car load
MitchGT
07-29-2006, 09:45 PM
They'll fit. I'm running 18x8 w/ 225/40's. I'm also on H&Rs with zero rubbing issues.
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2006/07/DSCN1697-1.jpg
Cajual
07-29-2006, 10:00 PM
8" wide is pushing it. I dont know if anyone has gotten those to fit. I thought 7.5" was the widest?

That's for the BD/BG's.... BE/BH's have a little more fender room.

Those wheels look really good on your car Mitch!
MitchGT
07-29-2006, 10:21 PM
Thanks! :cool:
Wiscon_Mark
07-30-2006, 01:47 PM
Very nice Mitch!

Sybir fit 17x8s in the front fenders with stiff springs ok, but he had to roll the rears regardless.
bakergtt
07-31-2006, 10:54 AM
Hey I put ? after saying that stuff cuz I wasnt sure. Sorry for the bad info. Its in the head so I know the answer next time :smile:
Wiscon_Mark
07-31-2006, 12:06 PM
No, it wasn't bad info. Sybir said it only worked in the front because of his suspension keeping it from rubbing.
bakergtt
07-31-2006, 01:29 PM
Mitch said they work
badbasser98
07-31-2006, 01:38 PM
Mitch said they work
Sybir has a 2nd gen and Mitch had a 3rd gen, thus the differences you guys are talking about. :wink:
Wiscon_Mark
07-31-2006, 01:42 PM
ding.
MitchGT
07-31-2006, 08:54 PM
Exactly. BEs have more room. FWIW I'm going 245 on my next set of tires.
Perdue
07-31-2006, 11:14 PM
I've wanted G-Forces so bad since I saw the first set Subydude got in on the owner's bugeye. Rota makes them in 17x7.5 according to their site last time I checked, but no one has them in the states that I've seen yet. I asked if they could be ordered (subydude), and was told there's not enough demand and to just roll my fenders. Unfortunately, I don't have the required tools or extra funds to buy the $300+ tool to do it correctly, or pay the one shop in this area that has the tools to do it. I'm not sure that we could even get a group buy (not that I'd wanna have the same wheel as everyone else).
bakergtt
08-01-2006, 09:55 AM
Arent 01-03 3rd gen?
Huffer
08-01-2006, 10:16 AM
Arent 01-03 3rd gen?

Yes. Actually 01-04. and 04-07 are 4th gen.

You have 2nd gen. body style.
mutti_wilson
08-01-2006, 11:03 AM
Thanks guys, thats good info to know.
mutti_wilson
08-01-2006, 12:00 PM
Mitch, do you have your fenders rolled? I would be putting 225/45's on mine so the diameter would be similar to your 40's and 18's wouldnt it? A little smaller actually, which is better.
Wiscon_Mark
08-01-2006, 12:11 PM
Arent 01-03 3rd gen?

Yes. Actually 01-04. and 04-07 are 4th gen.

You have 2nd gen. body style.

You mean 00-04

And 05-07.
MitchGT
08-02-2006, 06:28 AM
Mitch, do you have your fenders rolled? I would be putting 225/45's on mine so the diameter would be similar to your 40's and 18's wouldnt it? A little smaller actually, which is better.

nope, no need to roll.
Huffer
08-02-2006, 09:37 AM
Arent 01-03 3rd gen?

Yes. Actually 01-04. and 04-07 are 4th gen.

You have 2nd gen. body style.

You mean 00-04

And 05-07.

international or USDM? :P J/K
Wiscon_Mark
08-02-2006, 02:41 PM
we're all in the US, huffer ;)
sybir
08-19-2006, 05:19 PM
Also, to clarify, it's not tha 17x8 part that makes it close on my car, it's the 17x8 combined with a 235. 17x8 with a narrow 225 would fit with jsut a bit of rolling in the rear, no problem; it's like my 18x8's with narrow 225 Falkens. They pull in so much I don't know how I'd ever rub.
JKirk
08-19-2006, 05:27 PM
Wow, your car looks nice with gold rims, man. I think I'm sold on the gold rims. :shock: I'm a little confused as always. Would I have to roll my fender if I bought the 17 inch GForce and had 225/45/17 tires such as these you suggested earlier, sybir: http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires.jsp ... es&place=5 (http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires.jsp?tireMake=Kumho&tireModel=ECSTA+ASX&partnum=245WR7EASX&vehicleSearch=false&fromCompare1=yes&place=5)