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Old Nov 13, 2008 | 08:43 PM
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Who is going to be the first to try 18's?
 
Old Nov 18, 2008 | 12:39 AM
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That’s annoying that the rim off set is different, I finally got to order my new fit last week as we have been delayed here in New Zealand due to the large demand in the U.S, which has delayed the release over here due to manufacturing not being able to keep up, this is my 3rd Fit/Jazz, currently have a sport a/t which I’ve had for 2 1/2 years and was hoping to be able to swap the rims as I have a nice set of 17x7 chrome stalkers on the jazz I’m trading in and was going to put the factory ones that come on the mugen New Zealand release straight swap on to the older car, but looks like that ant goin to happen now, so I’m going to have to track down some new rims. shouldn’t be too bad if I get a good trade in on new rims an tyres straight off the car, as the wheel place I deal with is less than a mile from Honda
So the new tyre hair wouldn’t have worn off by the time I get there.
 
Old Nov 18, 2008 | 07:44 AM
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That’s annoying that the rim off set is different, I finally got to order my new fit last week as we have been delayed here in New Zealand due to the large demand in the U.S, which has delayed the release over here due to manufacturing not being able to keep up, this is my 3rd Fit/Jazz, currently have a sport a/t which I’ve had for 2 1/2 years and was hoping to be able to swap the rims as I have a nice set of 17x7 chrome stalkers on the jazz I’m trading in and was going to put the factory ones that come on the mugen New Zealand release straight swap on to the older car, but looks like that ant goin to happen now, so I’m going to have to track down some new rims. shouldn’t be too bad if I get a good trade in on new rims an tyres straight off the car, as the wheel place I deal with is less than a mile from Honda
So the new tyre hair wouldn’t have worn off by the time I get there.

Your 17x7's should fit the new Fit as well as the 'old' Fit.
The choice tire is a 205/40x17. Works very well with 42 mm and up offset wheels.
 
Old Nov 20, 2008 | 12:34 PM
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17x7.5 +45offset w/ 205/40/17 tires because 205/45/17 gave him some rubbing issues
 
Old Nov 20, 2008 | 05:07 PM
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17x7.5 +45offset w/ 205/40/17 tires because 205/45/17 gave him some rubbing issues
Very nice! What's the drop? Thanks
 
Old Nov 20, 2008 | 05:13 PM
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You guys think 16s will be too small?
 
Old Nov 21, 2008 | 06:11 AM
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You guys think 16s will be too small?
With a low profile tire yes.... 17's fill out the wheel well better on the GE8 than they did on the GD3...but it's up to you and what you prefer
 
Old Nov 21, 2008 | 08:47 PM
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Wow 205/40/17 with a 17x7 43+ is close with the RS*R springs. Ill try to get up some pics tomorrow.
 
Old Nov 24, 2008 | 04:40 AM
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Very nice! What's the drop? Thanks

Drop is 1.5" using espelir springs
 
Old Nov 24, 2008 | 04:45 AM
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Wow 205/40/17 with a 17x7 43+ is close with the RS*R springs. Ill try to get up some pics tomorrow.
Post them up Bro
 
Old Nov 25, 2008 | 01:33 PM
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Anyone know who makes high offset 16 or 17" wheels like ET50?
I want to keep the front wheel ET as close to stock as possible.
 
Old Nov 25, 2008 | 07:30 PM
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Anyone know who makes high offset 16 or 17" wheels like ET50?
I want to keep the front wheel ET as close to stock as possible.
WORK and SSR make wheels in that range... WORK does custom offsets also.
 
Old Nov 25, 2008 | 07:32 PM
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Anyone know who makes high offset 16 or 17" wheels like ET50?
I want to keep the front wheel ET as close to stock as possible.

also

Enkei

Rota
 
Old Nov 25, 2008 | 09:08 PM
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Originally Posted by JDM_DOHC_SiR
18x7.5 45mm offset 215/35/18 tire ( looks to fit just fine front and rear )




17x8 50mm offset front / 17x8 45mm offset rear with a 205/40/17 tire ( looks to fit fine under the front and rear )


17x7 45mm offset front and rear 205/40/17 ( car is not lowered looks to be close up front )
OMG both RIMS are DOPE!!! would you happen to know what brand and style?
 
Old Nov 25, 2008 | 10:22 PM
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Post them up Bro


 
Old Nov 26, 2008 | 03:18 PM
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What size?
 
Old Nov 26, 2008 | 09:02 PM
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What size?
17x7 with a 43+
 
Old Nov 27, 2008 | 12:57 AM
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17x7 with a 43+
You sit flush up front... or do you have a little room to go untill you poke in the front..
 
Old Nov 27, 2008 | 06:12 AM
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Originally Posted by JDM_DOHC_SiR
You sit flush up front... or do you have a little room to go untill you poke in the front..
I would say it's pretty flush but I think another 3mm would be perfect.
 
Old Nov 27, 2008 | 07:51 AM
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I would say it's pretty flush but I think another 3mm would be perfect.
you mean another 3 mm in or out?
 



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