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Old 08-29-2010, 02:25 PM
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Noob tire question for those of you running on Swift springs..
My wheel size is 17x7. Would I be able to run 225/45/17 tires without any rubbing?
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Old 08-30-2010, 06:51 AM
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what offset are the wheels?
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The offset is 48.
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Old 08-30-2010, 08:11 AM
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225/45-17 will work fine on 17x7 ET48 wheels for your 2.5RS
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Thanks for the input Luke. Anyone have an idea if this tire/wheel combo with cause any rubbing issues with Swifts/stock struts? It's a 1in drop in the front and .8in drop in the rear.
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I've got 225's on 17x7 EDM wheels, +55 offset. Plenty of clearance inside and out.
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Thanks for the response..ive got my new set of tires on the way, so hopefully all will be well once i get them on.
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i'm on swifts (forester though), and with 17x8 +48 running 235/50/17's, they were rubbing in the back.

5mm spacers all around fixed that, and made them sit more inline w/ the body.
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