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Old 05-02-2003 | 05:54 PM
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Post Pics of wheels w/ 35 or less offset

Can you guys please post pics of your wheel and specify the size, tire size, offset and drop in the rear. I'm thinking of running 245/45/18 w/ a 35 offset on H&Rs and I wanna see how far others have pushed it.
Old 05-02-2003 | 06:07 PM
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You are very lucky dude.. I was in your shoes not too long ago asking the exact same question, basically.. I never got a really accurate answer and I think I goofed up my tires order because of it...

In any event, let me tell you like it is know that I KNOW FOR A FACT what this will be like..

First off, the 35 offset is badass.. you will not rub even with a 2.0" drop! This is on 18 x 8.5s with 235/40/18s.. Speaking of, I wished I had gotten 245s or 255s even!!!

I ended up getting Maxspeeds but ALMOST got the H&Rs (just so much cheaper, couldn't pass it up)..

The Maxspeeds are SLIGHTLY lower (very slightly) so it is a fair comparison, but dude I am tellin ya - you could get the Teins and you won't rub -- BUT BEWARE if you want to keep stock shocks, stick with Progress, H&R, or Maxspeeds.. (I am on stock shocks and it's fine).

So in heindsight, I would go with as wide tires as you want -- FYI 18 x 8.5 with 235s looks a little odd (lip practically sticks out further than rubber) but it's ok.. I'd just go wider if I had the chance again (will in probably a year or so)..

I went with Kumho tires btw.. Much cheaper and I've run on them all my life and love them to death -- awesome in wet weather, too!!

Here are some pics and a link to the rest of them. Note: these are before lowering, but seriously go as low as you want -- it won't be enuf! Enjoy.

http://www.imagestation.com/album/?id=4290436317



Old 05-02-2003 | 06:14 PM
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but will they clear big brakes....?
Old 05-02-2003 | 06:32 PM
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See my homepage. 245 40 18 18x8.5" 37mm offset
Old 05-02-2003 | 06:37 PM
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Are you kidding? Why would 18" wheels NOT clear "big brakes"?

Last I checked most "big brake" kits were no more than 14" rotors..

How big you planning on going man?
Old 05-02-2003 | 06:46 PM
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Thanks fellas, you gave me some good info.
Old 05-02-2003 | 07:03 PM
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Originally posted by maxcosity
Are you kidding? Why would 18" wheels NOT clear "big brakes"?

Last I checked most "big brake" kits were no more than 14" rotors..

How big you planning on going man?
I believe he meant about the offset and it possibly not having enough clearance for the larger calipers.
Old 05-02-2003 | 08:18 PM
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Re: Post Pics of wheels w/ 35 or less offset

Originally posted by 2k2nyc
Can you guys please post pics of your wheel and specify the size, tire size, offset and drop in the rear. I'm thinking of running 245/45/18 w/ a 35 offset on H&Rs and I wanna see how far others have pushed it.
Springs : Eibach - drop in rear is about 2" (Eibachs are lower in the rear than advertised)
Offset : +35mm
Tires: 235/40/18

Old 05-02-2003 | 08:43 PM
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35mm offset, 18x8, 245/40/18, KYB GR2
Old 05-02-2003 | 09:29 PM
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Originally posted by maxcosity
You are very lucky dude.. I was in your shoes not too long ago asking the exact same question, basically.. I never got a really accurate answer and I think I goofed up my tires order because of it...

In any event, let me tell you like it is know that I KNOW FOR A FACT what this will be like..

First off, the 35 offset is badass.. you will not rub even with a 2.0" drop! This is on 18 x 8.5s with 235/40/18s.. Speaking of, I wished I had gotten 245s or 255s even!!!

I ended up getting Maxspeeds but ALMOST got the H&Rs (just so much cheaper, couldn't pass it up)..

The Maxspeeds are SLIGHTLY lower (very slightly) so it is a fair comparison, but dude I am tellin ya - you could get the Teins and you won't rub -- BUT BEWARE if you want to keep stock shocks, stick with Progress, H&R, or Maxspeeds.. (I am on stock shocks and it's fine).

So in heindsight, I would go with as wide tires as you want -- FYI 18 x 8.5 with 235s looks a little odd (lip practically sticks out further than rubber) but it's ok.. I'd just go wider if I had the chance again (will in probably a year or so)..

I went with Kumho tires btw.. Much cheaper and I've run on them all my life and love them to death -- awesome in wet weather, too!!

Here are some pics and a link to the rest of them. Note: these are before lowering, but seriously go as low as you want -- it won't be enuf! Enjoy.

http://www.imagestation.com/album/?id=4290436317



Maxcosity...nice pics. What kind of wheels are those? Looks like something I've been looking for.
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