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Old 08-04-2011, 07:10 AM
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I am looking to change the wheels, damn tires for the 20s are more than I feel like paying for again. Anyways I was looking and found these, they are for the New Edge, 99-04, though. Will the 22mm and 24mm offset work on the S197s and will 275 up front and 315 in the back have any rubbing issues? Here is the link to what I am looking at

http://www.americanmuscle.com/black-...itto-stag.html
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Old 08-04-2011, 07:20 AM
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With that offset (which is about 22mm more than OE hence farther out) and a 315, even if you're NOT lowered any bump that will bottom out the suspension will most likely cause tire contact with the tire well edges. Also, 275's up front (like I have) will increase tramlining dramatically. I'd put a smaller width wheel up front and go with 255's there.
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Old 08-04-2011, 07:27 AM
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I would crap that setup. Too many variables in the setup and even if they did fit without rubbing problems, do you really want a 25.5" diameter tire up front when stock is 27"?
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well AM emailed me back with a no go, I guess the search will continue for a 17" black wheel
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Old 08-04-2011, 09:51 AM
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Different tire setup. 235/40/17 up front and 275/40/17 in the rear. Will it fit?
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No reason why it shouldn't...seems like a really small sidewall for 17s though.
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You obviously don't understand how you're affecting the OE tire footprint and OD. Try this: http://www.discounttire.com/dtcs/infoTireMath.dos
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