18x8.5 is it too wide?
03-21-2008, 01:05 PM
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Yes, that's too wide.
Well, according to my noobness that is.
The calculator says you'll need a very high offset to make it work.
Probably like +55 or a bit more.
You could always roll the fenders...
I was thinking the same thing, but I'm going to go with 18x8.
I plan on a pretty big drop, my Tein SS's are going on next Thursday.
I'll bring it down to a 1/4 inch gap at most.
I originally wanted the 8.5 inch wide rims, but it just doesn't seem
to be all that possible with just a swap, you'll need to do a bit of
modifying.
What kind of drop will they be with? That makes a difference.
My
anyways...
Well, according to my noobness that is.
The calculator says you'll need a very high offset to make it work.
Probably like +55 or a bit more.
You could always roll the fenders...
I was thinking the same thing, but I'm going to go with 18x8.
I plan on a pretty big drop, my Tein SS's are going on next Thursday.
I'll bring it down to a 1/4 inch gap at most.
I originally wanted the 8.5 inch wide rims, but it just doesn't seem
to be all that possible with just a swap, you'll need to do a bit of
modifying.
What kind of drop will they be with? That makes a difference.
My
anyways...
03-21-2008, 08:47 PM
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lots of threads on here about this
I'm running 19"x8.5" with a 45 offset and I don't rub dropped on eibach prokit. front is almost flush, and the rear is tucked farther in the well
I'm running 19"x8.5" with a 45 offset and I don't rub dropped on eibach prokit. front is almost flush, and the rear is tucked farther in the well
03-21-2008, 10:22 PM
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I'm not sure about the front... but I'm running staggered... 18x8 in the front and 18x9 in the rear... both +45 offset sittin pretty low on tanabe coilovers no rubbin issues...
03-22-2008, 07:16 AM
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Originally Posted by blacktsx05
i have tein basics on my car. maybe i'll look for some wheels that are 7.5 or 8
btw; next week I am picking up a set of 18x8's with 45mm offset, cant wait.
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03-23-2008, 05:27 AM
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so im thinking of running 18x8.5, but need some help too...
I need help on the combination.. :
+43 or +47
225/40/18 or 235/40/18
(gonna be running it on a 1.5 drop all around, so i want to try and prevent rubbing and all that junk stuff
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I need help on the combination.. :
+43 or +47
225/40/18 or 235/40/18
(gonna be running it on a 1.5 drop all around, so i want to try and prevent rubbing and all that junk stuff
)
03-23-2008, 05:38 AM
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depends on the set up....certain set ups and lowered all the way down, you'll have some rubbing issues...and jayroam was correct...with his offset and drop, i know for sure he doesnt have rubbing issues...
03-23-2008, 03:08 PM
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mmmmmm....
Originally Posted by MMsTSX
Yes, that's too wide.
Well, according to my noobness that is.
The calculator says you'll need a very high offset to make it work.
Probably like +55 or a bit more.
You could always roll the fenders...
I was thinking the same thing, but I'm going to go with 18x8.
I plan on a pretty big drop, my Tein SS's are going on next Thursday.
I'll bring it down to a 1/4 inch gap at most.
I originally wanted the 8.5 inch wide rims, but it just doesn't seem
to be all that possible with just a swap, you'll need to do a bit of
modifying.
What kind of drop will they be with? That makes a difference.
My anyways...
Well, according to my noobness that is.
The calculator says you'll need a very high offset to make it work.
Probably like +55 or a bit more.
You could always roll the fenders...
I was thinking the same thing, but I'm going to go with 18x8.
I plan on a pretty big drop, my Tein SS's are going on next Thursday.
I'll bring it down to a 1/4 inch gap at most.
I originally wanted the 8.5 inch wide rims, but it just doesn't seem
to be all that possible with just a swap, you'll need to do a bit of
modifying.
What kind of drop will they be with? That makes a difference.
My
anyways...
you case doesn't apply here.
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