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Old 07-10-2009, 06:43 PM
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is 19x8.5 +45 offset good all around?

to be flush i mean
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Old 07-10-2009, 06:45 PM
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Old 07-10-2009, 07:27 PM
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Originally Posted by volcomx31
is 19x8.5 +45 offset good all around?

to be flush i mean
You'll be sunken, you have to get an aggressive setup to be flush. like 19x9 +22
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Old 07-10-2009, 07:50 PM
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^Or just be a baller and do a 18x11 +12. Come on, you know you want to.
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Old 07-10-2009, 09:11 PM
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i see..thanks..i just don't know **** about offsets and i want to be flush lol without rubbing that is
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Old 07-10-2009, 09:54 PM
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^Get 18x9.5 +40 and you will be happy.
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Old 07-14-2009, 12:55 PM
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Hmm how about 18x7.5 +42?
The certain rim's also weigh 27lb's Guessing more than stock?
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Old 07-14-2009, 01:06 PM
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^do not get those.

stock wheels = 18x8 weight ~ 24lbs

those wheels = fail

Aim higher
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Old 07-14-2009, 01:16 PM
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^do not get those.

stock wheels = 18x8 weight ~ 24lbs

those wheels = fail

Aim higher
Thanks! Gonna do some more looking around then
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try looking at: Enkei rpf1's, Enkei rp03's, axis halos, volk series (any of them), advan (any of them), gram lights (any of them).

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OE wheels weigh 24lbs? I thought they were 22lbs.
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really? well...that's still kinda close to 24lbs
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try looking at: Enkei rpf1's, Enkei rp03's, axis halos, volk series (any of them), advan (any of them), gram lights (any of them).

I'll look into those brands thanks! Just incase anyone is curious about the wheels I was talking about its these: http://www.xxrwheels.com/sportmax_508.shtml
Looks pretty nice IMO
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^Looks pretty bad IMO.
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If a Mini Cooper is the car they use to make you buy them, stay the F*** away.
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yikes! definitely stay away from those
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What tires would i need to on a set of 18x8.5+36 Fronts and 18x9.5+46 rears?
I'm assuming I've read the thread right and these will fit correct?

Thank you.
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245/40/18 on front and 275/35/18 on back Those should fit with your wheels fine and have no rubbing.
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Originally Posted by Krazed_Rx8
I'll look into those brands thanks! Just incase anyone is curious about the wheels I was talking about its these: http://www.xxrwheels.com/sportmax_508.shtml
Looks pretty nice IMO
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Im sure its been asked, tried looking but there are just way to many pages. Was wondering is 18x9.5 +35 all around with 265/35/18 on stock height would fit. Thanks you.
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Old 07-18-2009, 05:55 AM
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One last check before I order tires...

18x8 +27 in the front
18x9 +33 in rear

245/40/18 all around

Rear fenders have been rolled
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Old 07-18-2009, 06:43 AM
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Yup, you'll be fine.
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