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Old Jul 30, 2002 | 06:46 PM
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need some info on 18 inch wheels
want to purchase some 18 inch neepers but they are 18-8.5 will there be any problems with that size wheel.and what offset should i get and whats the widest tire i can go with. have a 2002 se.
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Old Jul 30, 2002 | 07:01 PM
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With a 8.5 you will be fine. And a 245 width tire will be fine too. Best size for speedo accuracy is going to be a 245/40/18.

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Old Jul 30, 2002 | 07:57 PM
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Originally posted by BigDogJonx
With a 8.5 you will be fine. And a 245 width tire will be fine too. Best size for speedo accuracy is going to be a 245/40/18.

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Thanx for the info.
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Old Jul 30, 2002 | 09:18 PM
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Re: need some info on 18 inch wheels
Pin-striping will also add 10FWHP...


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Old Jul 30, 2002 | 09:36 PM
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Re: Re: need some info on 18 inch wheels
Originally posted by adman
Pin-striping will also add 10FWHP...


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At least 10
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Old Jul 30, 2002 | 09:45 PM
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Dont forget the Place racing Sticker too, on the fender !
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Old Jul 30, 2002 | 10:29 PM
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what about 215/35/18? those are the only option at wheelmax for the racing harts.
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Old Jul 30, 2002 | 10:30 PM
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Bah! Collectively they have nothing on the yellow calipers.

Yellow Calipers = tEH Winnar s00per 100 Shot of GO JUICE!!!
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Old Jul 30, 2002 | 10:33 PM
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Originally posted by ecko
what about 215/35/18? those are the only option at wheelmax for the racing harts.
You can ask for different sizes for a small increase in price.

Dont me knocking on the yellow calipers now.

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