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staley_turbo
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Post Fri Oct 19, 2012 7:54 am

Found some wheels I like,

There 17" and 9" wide, you think they will fit ok? :?
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Post Fri Oct 19, 2012 8:00 am

Depends on the offset mate, I had 9x16's on mine with an offset of 15 and didn't have any issues, depends on the tyre size also, but I am now on 15" wheels and the correct size tyres and it drives lovely.
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Post Fri Oct 19, 2012 8:07 am

I'm fairly sure 17" 9J on the front is too big - there are knocking issues, especially if the ET is unknown.

But it's generally advised not to run a 17" rim on these cars anyway - 15" or 16" will make the car drive a lot better.
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Post Fri Oct 19, 2012 8:25 am

I thought 9 on the front may be to big.

Might give them a miss.
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Post Fri Oct 19, 2012 8:43 am

9j will also be on issue on the fronts if your wearing coilovers too.
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