17" fitment, just want to be sure...

wkndracr · 02-21-2010, 08:10 PM

I hate to start a whole new thread, but I just want to be sure. I plan on ordering The Sparco Pista 17x8 40mm offset with 245/40/17 all around as an autox/track day setup. After going through multiple threads, it seems like this setup will work w/o issues, but i just wanted to see what others think before I place the order. The car has stock suspension right now, but will probably go with eibach pro kit springs (1.2" drop) sometime in the future. Should it still be ok? I'm not against getting camber plates if needed.

1013mm · 02-21-2010, 08:16 PM

not sure about the 245 up front...

PC Valkyrie · 02-22-2010, 07:53 AM

I do know that 235/40 R17 with 17x8 rims (offset 40) work perfectly well with the stock suspension setup. It has been my summer/track setup. No issues at all with any rubbing.

Some people say 245's are OK, but others say 245's will rub with stock suspension setup.

arrutled · 02-22-2010, 08:17 AM

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Originally Posted by wkndracr

I hate to start a whole new thread, but I just want to be sure. I plan on ordering The Sparco Pista 17x8 40mm offset with 245/40/17 all around as an autox/track day setup. After going through multiple threads, it seems like this setup will work w/o issues, but i just wanted to see what others think before I place the order. The car has stock suspension right now, but will probably go with eibach pro kit springs (1.2" drop) sometime in the future. Should it still be ok? I'm not against getting camber plates if needed.

You might want to do the alignment pin removal or buy some camber plates (should get these anyways) and you will never have to worry about front fitment.

wkndracr · 02-22-2010, 08:41 AM

thanks for the input. I think I'll go with the 245's and cross my fingers. I forgot about the alignment pin mod, I suppose I can try that if there are any issues. If not, camber plates it is!

arrutled · 02-22-2010, 09:13 AM

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Originally Posted by wkndracr

thanks for the input. I think I'll go with the 245's and cross my fingers. I forgot about the alignment pin mod, I suppose I can try that if there are any issues. If not, camber plates it is!

Sounds good, good luck. When you drop the car I gaurantee you will need the camber plates.

02-21-2010, 08:10 PM	#1
wkndracr First Lieutenant 60 Rep 300 Posts Drives: '10 135i Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Yonkers, NY iTrader: (0)	17" fitment, just want to be sure... I hate to start a whole new thread, but I just want to be sure. I plan on ordering The Sparco Pista 17x8 40mm offset with 245/40/17 all around as an autox/track day setup. After going through multiple threads, it seems like this setup will work w/o issues, but i just wanted to see what others think before I place the order. The car has stock suspension right now, but will probably go with eibach pro kit springs (1.2" drop) sometime in the future. Should it still be ok? I'm not against getting camber plates if needed. __________________ 2016 M4 MG 6MT, sunroof. Some audio mods, Swift springs (so far).
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02-21-2010, 08:16 PM	#2
1013mm aka 1013MM 1253 Rep 9,545 Posts Drives: pokingly flush Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Los Angeles / HK iTrader: (7) Garage List 2009 135i [8.26]	not sure about the 245 up front... __________________ -John Project YOSHI Sale Thread
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02-22-2010, 07:53 AM	#3
PC Valkyrie Very slow driver 11 Rep 104 Posts Drives: X3 & 135i & C55 AMG & 911 GT3 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Toronto iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 135i [0.00] 2005 C55 AMG [0.00]	I do know that 235/40 R17 with 17x8 rims (offset 40) work perfectly well with the stock suspension setup. It has been my summer/track setup. No issues at all with any rubbing. Some people say 245's are OK, but others say 245's will rub with stock suspension setup. __________________ My track videos: http://www.youtube.com/user/PCValkyrie
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02-22-2010, 08:41 AM	#5
wkndracr First Lieutenant 60 Rep 300 Posts Drives: '10 135i Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Yonkers, NY iTrader: (0)	thanks for the input. I think I'll go with the 245's and cross my fingers. I forgot about the alignment pin mod, I suppose I can try that if there are any issues. If not, camber plates it is! __________________ 2016 M4 MG 6MT, sunroof. Some audio mods, Swift springs (so far).
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