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Old 12-21-2008, 07:07 AM
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am i being optimistic

Ok well I needed some wheels and got hold of a set of Volk GTC, (bargain) not sure if there going to fit, fronts are 9j, rear 10j, i couldnt say no at the price
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18's or 19's? It also depends on the offset of the rims, the tire sizes, and your suspension setup. Most likely, you'll need to do some fender modification.
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I got standard suspension but going to get some tein coilovers, they are 18's
The 18x10s are 37mm and the 18x9s are 42mm
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they will fit after the fender is rolled... and you should have a very nice aggressive set up. oh and also depends on your tire size though and i believe 275 should clear after the roll
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Brillaint, well if they dont fit they will be going on the RX7 just these wheels were a bargain
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they'll fit pretty good. the rear fenders will need to be rolled. go with a 235/40R18 and 265/35R18 and you might even get away with not rolling, as long as you're not slammed. otherwise 245/40R18 and 275/35R18 is a better fit.
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Nice choice of wheels.
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ta will e dropping it a tad on tein coilovers,
lots of ppl are saying they wonf fit and if they do will stick out to much (which is illegal) oh well i can try of not I will have to settle with the ultralites that is on my 7
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they'll fit pretty nicely as dan said. no sweat.

if you have to roll the fenders, it'll look even nicer.
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those are going to fit nice and flush, congrats on getting a killer deal on some nice wheels.

Make sure to post pics when you get them installed. (preferrably with you in some of the pics)
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my car has 19/8.5 and 19/10 with 42 all around and they fit. I rolled my rear fenders but i have 295's on the backs. With a 275 u may not have to do any rolling
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how much was this "killer deal"?
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Originally Posted by Jedi54
those are going to fit nice and flush, congrats on getting a killer deal on some nice wheels.

Make sure to post pics when you get them installed. (preferrably with you in some of the pics)
Second that,, the Girls and 8s thread has gone dry ...
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hope they do fit, everyone on the uk 8 owners club said i have no chance,
lol i only paid £650 they only done 1000 miles toyo ti-r tyres.
will post pics once I can find the front bumper, carbon bonnet turned up yesterday
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