Reach

Hey guys just bought a 86 coupe gt and found some wheels I love but the smallest size they sell is 17x8 et 43 4x108 do you think they will fit? With shims? Thanks

Nuattro

I think they should "fit" but you'll be sacrificing a bit of comfort and performance

Reach

So I went ahead and ordered those 17x8s and they do fit. It is tight and I am running 205/40r17 tires anything bigger and it would hit the tire rod end. No rubbing at all. As a side note b&g does still make spring for this car but they haven't shown up yet

Nuattro

Car looks good on those Tarmacs! I have B&G springs on bilstien HDs on my FWD 4000 the rear sits a bit lower than the front. Performance wise the car feels well balanced but just a heads up for when you get them. Don't be surprised.

Reach

Thanks nuattro. how much would you say the springs dropped the car? They say 1.6 is that accurate?

Nuattro

Id say it's fairly accurate, possibly a little more... I think your 17's will be snug but they should fit. I'm running 15's with 195/50r tires but I'm going to try and squeeze some 205/60's on in the next few days. Here's a mediocre pic for reference

Reach

Beautiful car! I see what you mean about the rear sitting a little lower but the only other option is 2b coilovers and that's not in my budget. You swap any sway bars on your 4k?

Nuattro

no sways yet, I have 034 track density sway bushings and strut mounts, huge difference, way stiffer I like the bumpy race car feel. I plan on getting a rear sway (I forget the company that makes it) and a 2B front upper strut bar. Also considering a four point at some point. The B&G's handle well on the bilstiens though. I might experiment with a front strut mount in the back to level them out.

Reach

B&g springs with 034 front strut mounts. the rear definitely does sit lower than the front

Nuattro

Looks great!