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Old Feb 3, 2009 | 08:30 PM
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Question on rim tire combo

Sorry if this has been asked but I just got offered a set of 4 TE37's 18x9.5 +35 with 275/45/18 Pirelly tires for $1,500 and id like to know if they fit the RX8 because that is a nice price.
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Old Feb 3, 2009 | 08:34 PM
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Yes it will fit the rx8, but you will need to roll your fenders...But anyways...HOW did you get them for that price? The wheels alone sell for almost twice that much?!?!?
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Old Feb 3, 2009 | 08:58 PM
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they are used

If I roll the fenders I should be safe then?

if thats the case they might be my new rims :D
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Old Feb 4, 2009 | 07:36 AM
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they are being sold on the PR black market, topgear8. that is why he is getting them at such a great price.
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Old Feb 4, 2009 | 01:41 PM
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You should be safe... what suspension mods are you running?
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Old Feb 4, 2009 | 02:19 PM
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For a 9.5x18 rim a 275 width tire typically requires a 35 aspect ratio, so as already cited you'll probably have to roll the fenders to prevent rubbing.
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Old Feb 4, 2009 | 02:50 PM
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Alien: They're good to go w/a slight roll if anything - Congrats aon the soon to be pick up!
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Old Feb 4, 2009 | 03:09 PM
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^With a 45 sidewall you'll need more than a slight roll..
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Old Feb 4, 2009 | 03:12 PM
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Holy F, why do i keep missing **** like that...my bad - yeah, definate roll...i was thinking MY sidewall (35)
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Old Feb 4, 2009 | 03:39 PM
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Im running 18x9.5 40 in the back, no rub at all, even over speed bumps.
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Old Feb 4, 2009 | 03:52 PM
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^offset?
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Old Feb 4, 2009 | 04:25 PM
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Can you buy the wheels with out the tires? 275/45 is going to be tall. Are you lowered?
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Old Feb 6, 2009 | 08:17 AM
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stock suspension right now, but I might not pick them up since they are time attack, meaning black with the red line and I dont really like that look for my Galaxy Gray, so I might just wait a bit more and get something else.
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Old Feb 6, 2009 | 09:22 AM
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It's a damn good deal though... you could try to sell them elsewhere for a bit more
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Old Feb 6, 2009 | 10:52 AM
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Dude if you don't want the wheels send them to me.
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Old Feb 6, 2009 | 11:22 AM
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buy the wheels and sell the tires to fund new tires
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