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MikeDanger · Joined: 21 Nov 2002 Posts: 770 Location: Denver

Id really like to fit the wheels I already have since i have 6 of them.
they are the 2002 carrera 10spoke lightweights:

the fronts are 17x7. 50et

Right now they have 205/50 on them.
I did a quick test fit, and Im not sure that 225s would fit. The edge of the tire currently is in about the same distance as the 205/16" on the Stock dish rim.

can someone shed some light on this?
I would like to lower the car about 2". Now Im wondering, on the front suspension, when the wheel moves up does it also move in?
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MikeDanger · Joined: 21 Nov 2002 Posts: 770 Location: Denver

bump... anyone? how much will 1-2 deg camber get me in room?
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SoyRacer · Posted: Sun Feb 08, 2015 10:23 am Post subject:

I run a 215 on the front and have just enough room to clear everything (including tire to spring) with 1.2 deg of camber.
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MikeDanger · Joined: 21 Nov 2002 Posts: 770 Location: Denver

with what kind of springs??
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fiat22turbo · Joined: 18 Jan 2006 Posts: 4040 Location: Portland, OR

Yes as the suspension compresses it will retract slightly.

Not sure how much though. You could remove the spring and move the suspension using a jack.
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Carrera RSR · Joined: 08 Jan 2010 Posts: 2309 Location: Somerset, UK

Wheel and tire fitment is always a "how long is a piece of string" question. Too many variables. Just the tires can be 10-15mm difference in width depending on supplier. My 195 Avons are actually 205mm wide!

Rim width, rim dia, ET, ride height, neg camber etc. etc. etc.

I just fitted what I wanted with the help of a tire fitter and suspension specialist. First choice was 205 45 16 but after a few months swapped to 195 50 16. Horses for courses. Trial and error.
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