17*9 and 17*8 wheels too big for FTO ?

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17*9 and 17*8 wheels too big for FTO ?

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buying an used set of wheels , 17*9 and 17*8 , PCD 114.3*5 , would be alright for FTO ?
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i had 17x8 before no problem
look at those guys running 18s and 19s....
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Right PCD but I am pretty sure 9" is to big (I get told that a lot :( )
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thank u guys !
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Got 18teens on mine it look MAD but you have to be care full last set of tyers i had on it where rubbing on the in side of the tyer. And they wore down to a point thay would not pass road worthey.
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This is like to same rim i have on my car.

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Image (alt+p)
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Re: This is like to same rim i have on my car.

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izonme wrote:Image (alt+p)
nice wheel !!! 18' ? how much did it cost u ?
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The wheels are 18x7.5 all up with tyres $2500
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izonme wrote:The wheels are 18x7.5 all up with tyres $2500
what offset? I like that style.
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What do you mean?

The tyres are YHI ATOMIC 18X7.5 5/114 GUN.
With
FALKEN 215/35ZR18 FK451

HOPE THAT CAN HELP. :)
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Well is time some one break it to you, USE THE SEARCH BUTTON . You can do great things with it :lol:

Here's the answer to your offset question, which we answered earlier.

http://www.ftoaustralia.com/modules.php ... ght=offset

And yes, all your questions you asked before had been covered numerous times
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izonme wrote:What do you mean?

The tyres are YHI ATOMIC 18X7.5 5/114 GUN.
With
FALKEN 215/35ZR18 FK451

HOPE THAT CAN HELP. :)
nope...anyway doesnt matter.

Look similar to my Work rims.
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FTO338 wrote:Well is time some one break it to you, USE THE SEARCH BUTTON . You can do great things with it :lol:

Here's the answer to your offset question, which we answered earlier.

http://www.ftoaustralia.com/modules.php ... ght=offset

And yes, all your questions you asked before had been covered numerous times
LOL everytime I write one of those up I find a different offset pic. I think there are 4 threads now :lol:
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