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Old Jan 16, 2008 | 04:54 PM
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yea i posted the link above ur post
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Old Jan 16, 2008 | 04:56 PM
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yea they def. offer both p45r and fs in 48mm offset.. very nice wheels for a very good price imo
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Old Jan 17, 2008 | 03:23 PM
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Originally Posted by kevinD1226
have u seen the staggered kit they offer for thoose rotas? they use p45f's up front and p45r's in the rear looks insane! subydude has em $900 shipped to your door when i was thinking of gettin them... im just gonna go with the staggered rota torques... heres a link to what they would look like staggered
http://www.subydude.com/images/prod/...5staggered.jpg
I dont want to stagger the wheels on my 8. I dont believe in it I dont want to screw up the amazing handing characteristics. I want the concave look front and rear.

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Old Jan 17, 2008 | 03:23 PM
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Originally Posted by c41250n
why dont you get 25+ all around? not to mention hey share the same face, so same concave
i used to have that set of wheels
I dont think +25 will work on my stock body with my 245/45/18 tires on tein stechs
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Old Jan 17, 2008 | 03:24 PM
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Originally Posted by kevinD1226
http://www.rotawheels.com/p45r.php

im either blind or the website shows 48mm offset there only cause suby dude dont have it dont mean they dont make em
I know they make a +48 offset but they dont show the color I want on the rota website because im pretty sure the color listed on subydudes website was special order.
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Old Jan 17, 2008 | 03:39 PM
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There is way too many wheel choices I just want something really wide. I noticed they make the sportmax 962 in 18x9.5 +35 anyone know of any other wheels? I have a Brilliant Black with the urethane mazdaspeed body kit lowered on s techs
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Old Jan 17, 2008 | 03:39 PM
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Originally Posted by kevinD1226
yea i posted the link above ur post
I stand corrected kev, thanks for the link.

To the OP, you can always order a different color then get them painted.
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Old Jan 17, 2008 | 03:53 PM
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royal sports bronze is there special color ive noticed subydude and rotas actual webiste have the same colors but subydude calls em something different
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Old Jan 17, 2008 | 04:13 PM
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I dont want sports bronze i want royal gold (gold w/polished lip
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Old Jan 17, 2008 | 06:51 PM
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ahh nice choice thats a nice color.. well i have the p45R in the royal sports bronze.. but either way very nice rims ull love em
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Old Jan 21, 2008 | 10:07 AM
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^ What tire size are you running
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Old Jan 24, 2008 | 12:11 PM
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How well do sportmax 962's fit in 18x9.5 +35mm all around?
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Old Feb 1, 2008 | 10:48 AM
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Can anyone answer my fitment ? above Thanks
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Old Feb 4, 2008 | 12:20 PM
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Bump for help with fitment on sportmax 962's see post #37
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Old Feb 4, 2008 | 12:26 PM
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Well here's how it goes:

1. 18x8.5 +35 5x114.3 with 245/40/18 front and rear, no rubs no fender mods.

2. You can opt for 18x9.5 +35 rear with 275/35/18 but you will need to roll the rear fenders.

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Old Feb 4, 2008 | 02:48 PM
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also, I have 245/45/18 tires do you think the 18x9.5 +35 would work? I really want to use these tires I have they are almost brand new. Eventually when I get new tires I will buy the correct sizes.
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Old Feb 4, 2008 | 04:35 PM
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Originally Posted by Endless Rotaries
Ya umms it won't happen without a good 4 degrees of camber.

1. 245/45 is taller than stock so you'll rub more there.
2. Need mad camber
3. Must run a 225/45/18, STOCK SIZE TIRE. Looks great.

I believe if you run the right camber, dump the **** out of it, and stretch 225/45's on those 9.5's. You might be able to make this work.

I did 17x9.5 +25 test FIT ONLY with some 245/45/17 tires. FYI. Didn't drive on it. Looked to clear.

i have mounted 225/45/18 on 18x9.5 Enkei RPF1 and it looks SICKKKK if you're into it.

THIs IS OUr STOCK BRIDGESTONE STRETCHED ON 9.5".





Rishie
THAT LOOKS SICK MANG!!!!
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Old Feb 6, 2008 | 10:15 AM
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Sorry to be a pest but I really need help here:

also, I have 245/45/18 tires do you think the 18x9.5 +35 would work? I really want to use these tires I have they are almost brand new. Eventually when I get new tires I will buy the correct sizes.
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Old Feb 13, 2008 | 03:14 PM
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^^ Need help I dont want to make a ordering mistake
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Old Feb 13, 2008 | 07:04 PM
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No i think that tire is too tall. Like from a Z33.
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Old Feb 13, 2008 | 09:11 PM
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that tire stretched across that rim looks f'ng ridiculous. Are you f'ng kidding me?
reminds me of old schools lowriders stretching 65 profile tires on gold wire rims.
OMG stupid.
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Old Feb 13, 2008 | 09:25 PM
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I would never stretch a tire like that. It's rice and unsafe. Not to mention it really looks stupid.
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Old Feb 14, 2008 | 10:24 PM
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I run a very agressive setup, but you have to be willing to do some work to get the wheels to fit.

Im running 19 x 10's in the rear with a +25 offset and 275 wide tire. I had to pull and roll the fenders, cnc the hub on my rotors and the inner hub on my rims, and balance them accordingly.

but, you pay to play..... thats how i have a 5 inch lip in the rear.... Only 2 other cars i know on this whole forum that have an offset like this, the greek guy with the wide bodied 8, and a member from indonesia with TE-37's running pretty much the same wheel sizes etc as I am.

Oh and thats with stock camber! the wheels sit flush with my fender now.

Dont ask for pics cause i have my winter tires on the car! But these are my wheels.

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