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Old 07-20-2011, 07:52 PM
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yes because going from 225/45 to 215/40 shortens the sidewall by 0.6" on each side

basically dropped the car by that much as well.
ohjeez. i actually went from a 245/40 on an 8" wheel to a 215/40 on a 9.5" wheel lawlz!!
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Old 07-20-2011, 10:34 PM
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Angelo what size are those 18x9.5 +25 with 225/40s?

Dlum after seeing those pics it kinda makes me want to go with a lower offset but I think im gonna just use some 5mm spacers thats a lot easier than making too low of an offset work. I know its possible I just dont want to pull the fenders really.

And sorry guys I know these arent aggressive but im just showing rotary rx8 the height. I estimate its between 2.5 and 3 inches lower.
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Old 07-20-2011, 10:55 PM
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^ Thanks, Unfortuantly these wheels are coming off my car tomorrow and putting the stockers back on until I get my new wheels and tires.
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Originally Posted by RX8inSTL
Dlum after seeing those pics it kinda makes me want to go with a lower offset but I think im gonna just use some 5mm spacers thats a lot easier than making too low of an offset work. I know its possible I just dont want to pull the fenders really.
it would DEFINITELY fit better if i ran a little less camber and bigger tires
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18x9.5 +25 235/40
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Old 07-21-2011, 02:37 PM
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So if im at 18x9.5 +15 could I still fit a 225/35? Gonna be ordering tires soon and am just wondering.
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Old 07-21-2011, 02:52 PM
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35? Why the rubberbands?
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Old 07-21-2011, 03:34 PM
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Ahh i meant 40, my bad.
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Old 07-21-2011, 04:06 PM
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yeah you can still run 225... you will have less of a chance of rubbing.. if there +15 there gonna poke a good amount.... so a 225/40 would work if you were to slam your car..
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you may have to roll your fenders more and shave down the tab where the rear bumper meets the fender..
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Old 07-21-2011, 06:21 PM
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Damn I really need to read what I type before posting. I messed up That whole size. I meant a 235/40 all around on 9.5 +15... judging by pics munchy posted it looks like it will work. I will defiently be posting up pics once I get everything considering all this help I've needed.
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^^^munchy is running a 10.5 +15 in the rear if you didn't know. if you look real close, the front is a little more sunk than the back, so yeah. just an fyi (:
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Old 07-22-2011, 01:17 AM
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Originally Posted by RX8inSTL
Damn I really need to read what I type before posting. I messed up That whole size. I meant a 235/40 all around on 9.5 +15... judging by pics munchy posted it looks like it will work. I will defiently be posting up pics once I get everything considering all this help I've needed.
just to let you know, say bye to your side markers

im like a 1/4 inch from touching them on a 225 tire lol
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Excellent wheel choice!
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Great choice in wheels. You put your R3 wheels on the mini van? haha nice!
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Old 07-24-2011, 10:10 AM
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Wheel and tire specs?
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Nice!! R3 wheels on the MPV is hilarious.
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Love it man, great fitment and stance.
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Old 07-24-2011, 02:30 PM
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Nice upgrade from the white Series 1. Did we ever get the specs on these wheels? Maybe could use a bit more of a drop but clean nonetheless
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Crappy cell phone pics but XXR 527 18x9.75 +20 on 245/40... Still waiting to get my coilovers so it will be lower but currently on stock shocks and rsr springs...

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I dig the color! Looks really good.

9.75 WTH I guess I am behind the times as I have never seen anyone actually run anything other then half or whole numbers.
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Originally Posted by hoss -05
I dig the color! Looks really good.

9.75 WTH I guess I am behind the times as I have never seen anyone actually run anything other then half or whole numbers.
Lol thanks I like the color too even better in the sunlight

Haha yeah I said the same thing when I was looking at them in febuary... It's unique and I like it...
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Old 07-24-2011, 06:37 PM
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xxr did. .25 increment to have a natural stretch lol.


they look real good ryan once you get your coils wind em down :]
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