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Will 18x8.5 rub if car is lowered?

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Old 08-27-2003 | 03:18 PM
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Will 18x8.5 rub if car is lowered?

I am buying Gianelle 10-flush wheels. I was thinking of getting the 18x8.5. The wheel shop said to get the 18x7.5 because the 8.5s will rub if I lower my car. Is this true? I never heard of any rubbing with any 18s. So should I get the 7.5s or the 8.5s?



By the way, what do you guys think of the wheels?
Old 08-27-2003 | 03:30 PM
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find out the offest and expect this too be moved too the wheels/tires forum. 35-40mm offset and you can go as low as you want with no worries of rubbing.
Old 08-27-2003 | 05:24 PM
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I have that size, you'll be fine.


As far as the wheels go, they are pretty nice looking. The spokes are a bit too open for me personally, but they should look pretty sick on a Max.
Old 08-27-2003 | 06:34 PM
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18x8.5 will fit as long as the offset is ok. I have 18x8.5 +40mm wheels and no rubbing. ASU174 I think has 37 or 38mm offsets (asu174-correct me if i'm wrong here). +40mm still have some space in the back, but they sit pretty flush with the fender in the front. So i think you just need to be careful with the offset and +38-40 and u should be fine. btw those wheels are nice!!! good luck
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