# MB Motorsport Competitions

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**Category:** SON240sx Automotive\
**Created:** [November 13, 2008, 9:01pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/mb-motorsport-competitions/119869 "2008-11-13T21:01:28Z")\
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**Post date:** [November 14, 2008, 11:16am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/mb-motorsport-competitions/119869/9 "2008-11-14T11:16:02Z")

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> [@ebay find of the week](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/ebay-find-of-the-week/19067/14):
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> Uuuh stretch gay.
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> I fit 17x9+17 with 255/40/17 front and rear, needed a pull on front and rear, rolled fender in rear as well. I test fitted first with my KYB AGX + stech combo and it fit fine in the front for your information. Rear is never a problem. Not too sure on +20, as it seemed like it had just enough clearance not to rub with +17. Not too sure about other coilovers but mine work fine as well.
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> I wouldn’t run gay 215s on a 17x9 wheel, but whatever rocks your boat. If being jdm and gay is your thing go ahead. No offense to you homies running stretched tires lol. Complete waste of a larger size wheel and unecessitated extra unsprung weight.
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> They’re basically an alternative to fns, slightly lighter or same weight i forget, the 17x9+17 weighs 19.8lbs. But at a much lowerp rice and imho slightly better look… but that depends on one’s opinion. They’re also pretty strong and a nice track set of wheels on the cheap. Of course I wish I had rpf1s buut it’s all good 🙂
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> Go for it. Samson is cool and he hooked me up with my setup.
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> A 215 should be fitted on a 7.5" rim and a 225 should be fitted on a 7.5" as well… A 245 on a 8.5" 235 on a 8 and so on… no bulging, no stretching, as square as possible for optimum fitment.

Ugh. Can’t believe I’m saying this. But I have to agree with you. Stretching is ghey.

I also run the EXACT same setup. 17x9 +17 255/40/17 all around.

However, My fronts need no pull. My rears need a little roll.  
I’m running JIC FLT-A2’s at about 3’’ drop. With OEM spec alignment.

I personally don’t think people should be running things like 215 on a 17x9. It’s just plain dumb in my opinion.

I also find that the 255/40/17 on a 17x9 kinda looks a little too meaty. I prefer the way a 245/40/17 looks. But, I like my grip.

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