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Old 12-18-2003, 11:36 PM
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Which Offset for 18" Rims?
I'm buying 18 X 7.5 rims w/ 235/40/18 tires. Offsets available are 35, 38, 43. Which offset should I go w/?
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Old 12-18-2003, 11:40 PM
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Originally Posted by Ammi
I'm buying 18 X 7.5 rims w/ 235/40/18 tires. Offsets available are 35, 38, 43. Which offset should I go w/?


If I were you, I'd pick 38mm. Good luck.


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Old 12-19-2003, 05:52 AM
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I also would go +38. But IMO, I would also get at least 8" wide.
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Old 12-19-2003, 07:05 AM
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I also would go +38. But IMO, I would also get at least 8" wide.
What offset would you use with a 9" wide rim than?
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Originally Posted by 6SPD_HLSD
What offset would you use with a 9" wide rim than?

38-40mm, they're probably the same.


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Originally Posted by limsandy
38-40mm, they're probably the same.


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Agreed. But make sure you try them on the car first before mounting tires on them. According to how the lip (or mounting bead) is made will determine how they will fit, especially in the front on the strut side. Personal experience, my 8.5" Volk's are pretty tight, but clear OK.
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Old 12-19-2003, 11:07 AM
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Originally Posted by kwd2kSE
I also would go +38. But IMO, I would also get at least 8" wide.
Rims I want to get don't come in 8". Max size is 18X7.5 Better off looking for something else or just go w/ the 7.5?

Why do you recommend getting at least 8"?
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As the wheels get wider, you generally get better handling. But I think 18x7.5 is okay. I've seen 19x7 wheels, now those are skinny!


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Old 12-20-2003, 11:08 PM
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I'm thinking of getting either of these in 18"s.

http://www.wheelmax.com/Wheels/5zigen/heidfeldhb.gif

or

http://www.discounttiredirect.com/pr...rx6.hb.ang.jpg

Which one should I get?
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sup to you bro
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