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way2fast Oct 27, 2004 01:21 PM

1991 and 18's
 
Sorry to post this, but i cant seem to search it, but will a set of 18x7.5 with a 48 offset fit a 1991 Se without rubbing. Thanks.

Mizeree_X Oct 27, 2004 02:26 PM


Originally Posted by way2fast
Sorry to post this, but i cant seem to search it, but will a set of 18x7.5 with a 48 offset fit a 1991 Se without rubbing. Thanks.

I think they will rub. My 18x8 with a +45 offset rub, and they clear w/ a 6mm spacer. If you use a 6mm spacer yours should clear as well.

Here is the math I did: 48mm - 6mm (0.25in converted to mm --> this compensates for the narrower width of your wheels) = 42mm, which seems a tad high. My math could be slightly off though.

Bman Oct 28, 2004 08:24 AM

Unless you meant your actual wheel was rubbing, wheel width usually doesn't matter that much. +48 is still to high unless you run a really skinny tire like 215 or 205, although I don't know off the top of my head if you can even mount a tire that thin on a 7.5" wide wheel.

Best to use spacers. A 15mm spacer would be best and let you run those desirable 235 width tires, but would require you to change your wheel studs.

way2fast Oct 28, 2004 01:04 PM

so 48 is too high, what would be the ideal offset for a 7.5" wide tire, 'cus yea i'd definately like to be able to run 235's.

way2fast Oct 28, 2004 01:08 PM

or better yet, could i put 245's on a 17x8 rim, if so will these rub, and what kind of offset for these.

Bman Oct 29, 2004 02:22 PM

Most commonly run maximum size is 235/45, but I think people like Jeff have gotten away with 245/45 on his Stang wheels, which are roughly +32. You'd want 35-30mm offset to fit 235's. A 7.5" or 8" wheel will do.

I currently run 235/45 on a 17x7.5 with +35. It rubs the innner plastic fender a little bit on the passenger's side most likely from worn suspension (which I'm fixing now....) and because the actual measured width of my tires is wider than average for 235's.


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