17x9 Falken Hanabi, will they fit?

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intox
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I have a 1989 240sx s13. I want to put the Falken Hanabi 17x9 on. The offset is 20mm and i'll probably get the Falken Ziex Ze 512 215/45R17 tires.

I have the eibach prokit which goes 1.8" lower in the front and 1.6" in the back with kyb shocks.

First question, Will they fit okay and not rub? Anyone have experience.

Second question, does having 9 inch wide wheels in the front hurt my handling?


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youll want at least a roll and probably a pull...id say go with something a little wider for tire though, like a 235/40/17...

and no they wont hurt handling

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+1 for a wider tire. You'll have too much stretch with a 215 on a 9" wheel, IMO. When you do lose traction, it will be sudden and probably not very predictable which obviously isn't a good thing.

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A 235/40/17 is a tried and true setup for 17x9 +20's. Other guys have successfully run it with a roll, with a normal amount of camber you shouldnt need a pull at all.

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Thanks all for the help!


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