Will I rub with 235/40/18 on 18x7.5 42 offset?
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Will I rub with 235/40/18 on 18x7.5 42 offset?
Damn, I wanna get 235/40/18 but my wheels are 18x7.5 with a 42 offset. from what I've read these will probably rub. I'm thinking about getting the kuhmo 712s. I currently have stock suspension but plan on lowering the ride with CT, do you guys think I'll rub?
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Re: Will I rub with 235/40/18 on 18x7.5 42 offset?
Originally posted by ferizzo
Damn, I wanna get 235/40/18 but my wheels are 18x7.5 with a 42 offset. from what I've read these will probably rub. I'm thinking about getting the kuhmo 712s. I currently have stock suspension but plan on lowering the ride with CT, do you guys think I'll rub?
Damn, I wanna get 235/40/18 but my wheels are 18x7.5 with a 42 offset. from what I've read these will probably rub. I'm thinking about getting the kuhmo 712s. I currently have stock suspension but plan on lowering the ride with CT, do you guys think I'll rub?
He has ADR Reaction 18x7.5+42 on 235/40/18 Sumitomo HTR+ All-Seasons
He's just lowered his ride with Tiens with camber kits and had the rear fenders rolled.
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Im on an eibach drop 18x7.5 45 offset and i rub. I think you will rub depending on the drop. THe offset of 42 is alittle low so...you might not on a comptech drop
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Thanks. I don't plan on rolling my fenders thats why I ask. I wouldn't mind 225/45/18 but there aren't many options for this. 225/40/18 without a drop would make the gap unbearable. I gotta think this through.
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Originally posted by ferizzo
Thanks. I don't plan on rolling my fenders thats why I ask. I wouldn't mind 225/45/18 but there aren't many options for this. 225/40/18 without a drop would make the gap unbearable. I gotta think this through.
Thanks. I don't plan on rolling my fenders thats why I ask. I wouldn't mind 225/45/18 but there aren't many options for this. 225/40/18 without a drop would make the gap unbearable. I gotta think this through.
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you will rub in the rear, going in some driveways or with people/cargo in the back.
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Damn. I appreciate the input fellas so I might go the 225/40/18 route. I guess this will help with the gearing...haha.
Actually I need to purchase soon because I keep going back and forth...at this point I don't anticipate dropping the car this year (till its time for new suspension) so it might be worth getting the 235s now.....
Actually I need to purchase soon because I keep going back and forth...at this point I don't anticipate dropping the car this year (till its time for new suspension) so it might be worth getting the 235s now.....
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Thanks for the help fellas. I pussed out and got the 225/40/18 Kuhmo Ecsta 712s. I said I pussed out cuz I wanted the 235s but would probably have rubbed hitting any bumps.
I needed something with decent tread life and that wouldn't break the bank. Shipped I paid about $415. I know these aren't the best tires but I haven't heard bad things about them. ANything is better than stock!
I needed something with decent tread life and that wouldn't break the bank. Shipped I paid about $415. I know these aren't the best tires but I haven't heard bad things about them. ANything is better than stock!
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ferizzo -
How do the rims look? Did you throw them on the car yet? And how soon are you planning to do the drop?
I ask because my 18's are going on in 2 weeks and I want to see the car and drive it before I do a drop (most likely comptech with tokico HP shocks). Anyone know how long the Tikico aftermarket shocks are supposed to last? I am guessing 40 to 50k? I am getting labor charges of $300 (for shocks and springs), is that too high?
Post pics as soon as you can, I want to see how the rims look without a drop. I am thinking I should order my springs and shocks now so that I can drop it a few days after I put the rims on :-). Only annoying part is that I will end up getting two alignments within a few days.
How do the rims look? Did you throw them on the car yet? And how soon are you planning to do the drop?
I ask because my 18's are going on in 2 weeks and I want to see the car and drive it before I do a drop (most likely comptech with tokico HP shocks). Anyone know how long the Tikico aftermarket shocks are supposed to last? I am guessing 40 to 50k? I am getting labor charges of $300 (for shocks and springs), is that too high?
Post pics as soon as you can, I want to see how the rims look without a drop. I am thinking I should order my springs and shocks now so that I can drop it a few days after I put the rims on :-). Only annoying part is that I will end up getting two alignments within a few days.
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Nofear, I probably won't have the wheels on the car till next friday (scheduled appt to have the tires mounted, wheels put on, and car aligned). I'll post pics once done. I probably won't lower the car till the shocks/springs need replacing or at the earliest next summer...unless the gap gets to be so unbearable that I crack and order them immediately.
BTW, what tires did you get? I thought I remember seeing that you got the yokos es100s.
BTW, what tires did you get? I thought I remember seeing that you got the yokos es100s.
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Originally posted by ferizzo
Nofear, I probably won't have the wheels on the car till next friday (scheduled appt to have the tires mounted, wheels put on, and car aligned). I'll post pics once done. I probably won't lower the car till the shocks/springs need replacing or at the earliest next summer...unless the gap gets to be so unbearable that I crack and order them immediately.
Nofear, I probably won't have the wheels on the car till next friday (scheduled appt to have the tires mounted, wheels put on, and car aligned). I'll post pics once done. I probably won't lower the car till the shocks/springs need replacing or at the earliest next summer...unless the gap gets to be so unbearable that I crack and order them immediately.
Anyone have good pics of the difference with and without the drop on 18's? Please post, thanks.
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