2" drop on 17s

[eric909]

hey guys,

anybody running 225/45/17 with a 2" or so drop?
just wondering if you've run into any issues with rubbing. thanks!

[martin13]

Re: 2" drop on 17s

That's stock size tire on 17" wheels on a mk4 (assuming you have a mk4). My winter wheels have this size tire and I don't have any issues, although I do have 2 degrees more negative camber in the front than stock.

[mDmVR6]

Re: 2" drop on 17s

i was pretty low with my 17" LBs, no rubbing issues in the front, but I ran 20mm spacers in the rear and rubbed if i hit a good bump going fast... but usually only if i had 3 or more people in the car

[eric909]

Re: 2" drop on 17s

ok sick. im also sitting at 42 offset though.
you guys have any pictures of this set up?

[eric909]

Re: 2" drop on 17s

17x7.5* with 42et

[P Arkus]

Re: 2" drop on 17s

Get some spacers. ET42 is gonna look really pushed in IMO

[MechEngg]

Re: 2" drop on 17s

I agree on spacers. et35 is stock on a Xx7.5 and it sits in just a bit. With a drop it actually pulls the front wheels in due to the control arm angle. I dont know offsets and flushness for a 7.5" wheel but i can experiment this weekend with my winters before i swap them over to my summers. I also have air so i can set it at a 2" drop so it is what you are looking for. My initial guess is that 20mm front and 30mm back will bring you out to almost flush but still tucked in enough to prevent rubbing around corners.

[eric909]

Re: 2" drop on 17s

yeah! thats sounds perfect for what i want, mind getting some pics if you do this? thanks!