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11-25-2008, 06:51 PM

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New Wheels, needs drop

So i got my new wheels about two weeks ago, haven't had the time to take any pictures till today. And yes, it needs a drop.

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11-25-2008, 07:28 PM

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Nice, I like simple 5 spoke designs. Are those Falken Koblenz(sp?)?

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11-25-2008, 09:57 PM

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Nice, I like simple 5 spoke designs. Are those Falken Koblenz(sp?)?

thanks, the wheels are ASA JH9's in 18x8 (they rub in back)

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11-26-2008, 01:27 AM

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Pretty clean. Dumped and cambered would set it off

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11-26-2008, 02:57 AM

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yup dumped and cambered should be the first on your list.. they look like 19's for some reason

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11-26-2008, 04:08 AM

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yup dumped and cambered should be the first on your list.. they look like 19's for some reason

Its the rim design, has no lip, so it looks bigger.

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11-26-2008, 12:57 PM

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Not bad. I like it.

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11-26-2008, 07:51 PM

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Looks good, i really considered those before I bought mine

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11-26-2008, 08:30 PM

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they look heavy but they're nice and simple. i like them.

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11-27-2008, 10:35 PM

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thanks, the wheels are ASA JH9's in 18x8 (they rub in back)

dude they look more like 20" rims not 18

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11-27-2008, 11:23 PM

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dude they look more like 20" rims not 18

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11-28-2008, 03:44 AM

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11-29-2008, 11:14 AM

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You gotta shave the white part of the fender to stop the rub and then use waterproof caulking to prevent water from getting in the trunk. It happens w/ 17's also.

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11-29-2008, 02:04 PM

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You gotta shave the white part of the fender to stop the rub and then use waterproof caulking to prevent water from getting in the trunk. It happens w/ 17's also.

What are you talking about?

1. The whole car is white, you mean the inner lip?
2. Caulking?? no.
3. How will water get in the trunk?

Dude if its rubbing, roll the fenders and cut the inner bumper tabs.

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11-29-2008, 02:47 PM

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most likely rubbing due to offset. how far do they stick out?

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12-01-2008, 01:05 AM

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most likely rubbing due to offset. how far do they stick out?

offset is 45mm, which is the reason for the rubbing, Ive just got to find someone who will roll the fenders for me.

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12-01-2008, 03:37 PM

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nice wheels

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12-01-2008, 05:24 PM

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offset is 45mm, which is the reason for the rubbing, Ive just got to find someone who will roll the fenders for me.

What width and tire size?? +45 isn't that bad.

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12-01-2008, 06:53 PM

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What width and tire size?? +45 isn't that bad.

8 inch rim

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12-01-2008, 10:46 PM

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8 inch rim

Tire size? I would bet just cutting the plastic bumper tabs would take care of your problem.

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12-01-2008, 11:31 PM

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Tire size is 225/45-18

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12-02-2008, 06:06 PM

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Tire size is 225/45-18

I would try trimming your bumper tabs before rolling your fenders, that setup isn't all that agressive. You may need a slight roll, but trimming tabs may very well take care of it.

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