17x7.5 +42 offset fit on 89 240sx?

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i'm thinking about buying a set of ssr competition wheels...

17x7.5 +42 offset and 215/45/17 tires

i'm worried about the offset... i know the rim is not wide at all @ 7.5 but will the + offset be too much and cause it to rub the inside at times?

anyone ever seen or have pics of a s13 240sx hatch with these rims?

i have stock brakes and no coilovers (only eibach springs). will these rims clear w/ z32 brakes or coilovers?

thanks in advance for any help! any suggestions welcome as well.


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The 7.5 should be okay if it's between the 38 and 45mm range. Test fit it first before you buy. I don't see any issues with that tire size and offset on a stock setup.

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do u see any issues if i get the z32 brakes and tein he coilovers (not sure if i'll be getting these exact coilovers but i'm leaning towards it)?

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The higher that number the more it moves the tire and wheel into the wheel well. That would be tight with coilovers. It would be closer to the brake calipers as well. Something in the 38 or lower would be better.


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