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Old Jan 20, 2014 | 10:18 AM
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hi,
I would like to drop my is300 2002 by 2" - without having to roll my fenders and ideally without camber kit.
Would my 17" mags still fit, or do I have to change them - and how about 18" wheels - would that work ??

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Old Jan 21, 2014 | 06:58 AM
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Factory wheels will be fine, so will 18" so long as offsets are kept in check and not too wide...

8" - 8.5" should be fine, with 40-50mm offsets...
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Old Jan 21, 2014 | 07:41 AM
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thanks , i think i'm gonna stay with my 17'' wheels
I would like to know what size tire would have a nice stance with my 2'' drop ?
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Factory wheels?
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Old Jan 21, 2014 | 08:30 AM
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no , i will put 17''x7.5'' +42 , but think +42 will be to much for the front ??
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Old Jan 31, 2014 | 08:31 PM
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Even @ 2" drop you should be fine if you're keeping you're keeping your factory wheel and tire. If changing to 18's it will really depend on what you what as far as performance ?
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Old Feb 6, 2014 | 07:12 AM
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with 17" you should be good. its jus that you car will look a little funky. with 18" it all depends on what you offset, and width of the rims that you purchase. but if you stay with 17" then you should be fine and dandy
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Old Feb 7, 2014 | 12:57 AM
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17x7.5 +42 should be fine up front. I had 18x7.5 +43. 225/45/17 should work.

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