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Old Jun 30, 2007 | 12:29 AM
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My new wheels are coming soon, what do you think?

Would these fit?

19x8.5 (front) +45 w/ 255/40 tires
19x9.5 (rear) +45 w/ 275/40 tires

I ordered from Tirerack, they mounted and balanced everything for me (I included TPMS sensors, for convenience). They said any problems and I could ship it back for a full refund, less the shipping. Not bad..

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Old Jun 30, 2007 | 08:59 AM
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Uh, your asking if they fit after you ordered. Well they should know as well. Looks fine to me.
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Old Jun 30, 2007 | 09:09 AM
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Originally Posted by Squidward
Would these fit?

19x8.5 (front) +45 w/ 255/40 tires
19x9.5 (rear) +45 w/ 275/40 tires

I ordered from Tirerack, they mounted and balanced everything for me (I included TPMS sensors, for convenience). They said any problems and I could ship it back for a full refund, less the shipping. Not bad..
In my opinion and experience, you will rub in the rear for sure. Not sure about the front...................but it's gonna be close. You've done no fender mods yet right?

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Old Jun 30, 2007 | 09:50 AM
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Originally Posted by Squidward
Would these fit?

19x8.5 (front) +45 w/ 255/40 tires
19x9.5 (rear) +45 w/ 275/40 tires

I ordered from Tirerack, they mounted and balanced everything for me (I included TPMS sensors, for convenience). They said any problems and I could ship it back for a full refund, less the shipping. Not bad..
your speedo is going to be off by a bit and your tire diameter (car) will ride a bit higher than stock. I would have gone with 35 series tires as opposed to the 40. As for rubbing i think a few guys who track with the enkeis run 275s with a 45 offsett so you may be okay.
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Old Jun 30, 2007 | 10:06 AM
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Originally Posted by Dinhx8
your speedo is going to be off by a bit and your tire diameter (car) will ride a bit higher than stock. I would have gone with 35 series tires as opposed to the 40. As for rubbing i think a few guys who track with the enkeis run 275s with a 45 offsett so you may be okay.
Guess what I was worried about is I'm 18", 255/40 on +38 offset in the rear and I rub.....with a 1/2 inch drop. He's taller and wider............although I know he has less offset(if you will), I think he might be rubbing in the rear.....and we don't know if he's lowered at all.
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Old Jun 30, 2007 | 10:31 AM
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Originally Posted by Mazurfer
Guess what I was worried about is I'm 18", 255/40 on +38 offset in the rear and I rub.....with a 1/2 inch drop. He's taller and wider............although I know he has less offset(if you will), I think he might be rubbing in the rear.....and we don't know if he's lowered at all.
yeah i agree. with 35 series he'd be better off, but since he's taller itll be real close in the back.
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Old Jun 30, 2007 | 11:09 AM
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I think the lip won't be that deep...
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Old Jun 30, 2007 | 12:01 PM
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+35 would require rolling the rear fender lip with a 275

only tards care about lip width
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Old Jul 1, 2007 | 03:20 AM
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these are very nice, what colour is your car?
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Old Jul 1, 2007 | 03:50 AM
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JAT1, my car is lightning yellow.

Right now the order has been placed, but has not shipped until they actually stock those wheels in the Reno warehouse (as I didn't want to pay for a cross-country freight charge). They said they don't know when they'll actually ship, but asked what my cut off date is before they cancel the order. I said one month, as I'm in no rush. Until then, I could alter the order or cancel. Just thought to get some input before the order gets processed.

DinhX8, I have the stock suspension. I don't have any plans for any new suspension work.

I'm a bit confused about the offsets, though. I'm assuming the +45 offset should be good for these wheels. My understanding is that a smaller offset would cause the wheels to protrude further out, which would increase the chances at rubbing. But +45 would keep them just inside the fender. (or am I mistakened?)

I chose 40 series tires as I don't want too stiff of a ride. Given that my car hasn't been lowered, I felt I should have enough clearance, but we won't know until I actually see them installed.

I will definitely post pics once I get them..
I was initially considering a 19"/18" wheel setup for a more aggressive look, but decided not to go that route.

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Old Jul 1, 2007 | 10:38 AM
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Originally Posted by Squidward
I'm a bit confused about the offsets, though. I'm assuming the +45 offset should be good for these wheels. My understanding is that a smaller offset would cause the wheels to protrude further out, which would increase the chances at rubbing. But +45 would keep them just inside the fender. (or am I mistakened?)
http://www.rims-n-tires.com/rt_specs.jsp

that site is pretty helpful, you can punch in tire sizes and rim widths to see how far over stock you'll stick out. +45 is a conservative offset, but you also have some pretty wide rims so that plays into it as well.
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Old Jul 1, 2007 | 01:16 PM
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19" should fit fine without rubbing if you have a stock suspension. I have 20" wheels with 225/35 tires and they don't rub with a stock suspension. Those wheels look very nice.

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Old Aug 18, 2007 | 06:19 AM
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Tyte man. I ordered a chrome set of these Monday . As of matter of fact they should be arriving today
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Old Aug 18, 2007 | 03:04 PM
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I have 19x10 + 35 at my rear with 255/35/19s and the car is dumped, I still have about 3mm clearance....

I think u'd be fine!
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