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Old 07-26-2001, 07:28 PM
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Has anyone put 18" rims on a 1993 SE and had to lower the car because of the wheel gap. I am hunting out ideas for rims and am curious if lowering is necessary.

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Old 07-27-2001, 12:34 AM
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Originally posted by scott92282
Has anyone put 18" rims on a 1993 SE and had to lower the car because of the wheel gap. I am hunting out ideas for rims and am curious if lowering is necessary.

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lower your car. with 18"s the gap will be very noticable.
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this is what I was talking about. the rims below are 18" rims on 40 size tires.

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this is what I was talking about. the rims below are 18" rims on 40 size tires.
I see what you mean. Thanks for the help!
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this is what I was talking about. the rims below are 18" rims on 40 size tires.
Thats one nice SUV
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like the others said, drop it first, then upgrade the wheel/tires.

http://www.eatricezone.com/miata/ext/m20.jpg

no wheel gap here =)
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Old 07-28-2001, 02:50 PM
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how much did you guys lower your rides with 18's??? and what springs did you use and the price to pay??!!
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