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Old Nov 20, 2009 | 04:15 PM
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wheel size/offset

Which wheel would fit a 03 CL best.

option 1: 18x8 5x114.3 40mm

option 2: 18x7.5 5x114.3 45mm

I have 235/40-18 tires already.

I have koni/neuspeed sp3 shocks and neuspeed sport springs. Can adjust shock height.

Am i pretty much guaranteed to rub with option 1 and require fender rolling.
Old Nov 20, 2009 | 09:41 PM
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Wasnt this just answered in your other thread?

Option 2 will fit BEST, you already have the tires, so tractions not going to change for either. Offset of 45, which is closet to stock is the best fitment out of the two.

If you want aggressive looking wheels, go for option 1. 235s w/+40 youll probably rub, someone else can confirm that, im not 100% sure.
Old Nov 20, 2009 | 10:12 PM
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Originally Posted by zac
Wasnt this just answered in your other thread?

Option 2 will fit BEST, you already have the tires, so tractions not going to change for either. Offset of 45, which is closet to stock is the best fitment out of the two.

If you want aggressive looking wheels, go for option 1. 235s w/+40 youll probably rub, someone else can confirm that, im not 100% sure.
yes i asked this is my other thread. The other thread was about which wheels to buy between the SSR's and i decided to not buy those because of price. I thought ppl would just read the first post and reply without reading thru it all. If a thread mod wants to delete this one they can but i wanted more opinions before i buy the wheels. Also, i plan to drive aggressively and can always buy a wider 2nd set of tires, i might need 2.
Old Nov 20, 2009 | 10:17 PM
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I see.

Well if your planning on putting even wider tires on than 235, you will most likely rub and will need to modify fender, for either wheel. Also depends on on your ride height. How many inches did your suspension lower you?
Old Nov 20, 2009 | 10:28 PM
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Originally Posted by zac
I see.

Well if your planning on putting even wider tires on than 235, you will most likely rub and will need to modify fender, for either wheel. Also depends on on your ride height. How many inches did your suspension lower you?
Im not that low now still got about a 2 finger gap. i might lower it more this spring. if i went with wider tires what would u suggest 245/40-18? I am willing to roll fenders if i have to after the purchase. Thinking more towards the 18x8 in 40 mm. I might regret getting only 7.5 width.
Old Nov 20, 2009 | 10:54 PM
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dunlop direzza sport z1 star spec 245/40-18
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires....omCompare1=yes

these would be nice for a second set but dunno if i can justify the price jump from 89 to 177 over the Hankook Ventus rs-2's in 235/40-18.
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I would wait to get the wheels before I got a second set of tires. You might be satisfied with the 235's.
Old Nov 21, 2009 | 02:50 AM
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Originally Posted by zac
I would wait to get the wheels before I got a second set of tires. You might be satisfied with the 235's.

Yea im not gonna buy em now, i just like to think ahead.
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