BaT 17x8" style 20 "M-style I Wheels"

[Nachtycoupe]

Has anyone seen these on a coupe? I never liked them at first, but they have kind of grown on me. I hear, "don't run 17" or larger wheels on a coupe" but I have BBS style 5, 8" wheels now and no rubbing at all and no fender roll. Not sure if these would look good or not/fit? Too "space age" maybe? Definitely no period correct but neither are mine.

As far as "offset" and all that I am no expert. Just wondering thoughts, opinions tech info etc. Good or bad...I know people that have run 18" wheels bagged (I believe fender rolled) but not 100% with no problem. Just curious. Any kind of feedback, good or bad is welcome.

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EDIT: I meant to say 17" or larger...I changed it above.

 

[offpage]

I have seen a few coupe’s with 17s - this one most easily comes to mind:

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I have never tried 17s. I suspect, depending on the tires, the rear will fit, but you may have trouble up front.

 

[rsporsche]

The most notable coupe with 17” wheels done well is our friend @vince with the BBS rc090 wheels. I don’t have a pic to post but his fjord coupe is gorgeous

 

[vince]

Thanks Scott! One of these days I'll get some updated pictures of my coupe. The wheels are staggered 17 inch style 5s (8&9s) with RS center cap conversion. You would definitely need to roll the front fenders to accommodate 17 inch wheels.