17"x8" M6 Replicas with 205/50/17 Will they fit?

[lbortnick]

Hi,

I saw a great set of M6 replica rims that are 17" x 8 +35mm offset. I have a set of new Michelin Alpin PA2 205/50/17. The guy selling the rims (no install) says 7.5 is as wide as I can go and another guy with install says he sells 205's with 8" all the time.

????

[Macca916]

Originally Posted by lbortnick

Hi,

I saw a great set of M6 replica rims that are 17" x 8 +35mm offset. I have a set of new Michelin Alpin PA2 205/50/17. The guy selling the rims (no install) says 7.5 is as wide as I can go and another guy with install says he sells 205's with 8" all the time.

????

The offset isnt the best. somewhere around 40 is is usually better for the front, but with 205's your probably ok with normal M-sport ride height or thereabouts.
Ps on the rear I've used 245/40 17 rear on ET41 rims (e36 M3 wheels) with out issue so plug that into http://www.rimsntires.com/specs.jsp to see how it ends up..

PPS , ran the numbers and it looks ok but its your money and I offer no warrenty :P