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Rim Offset / Lowering Question - Will it Rub?

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Old Jul 21, 2005 | 05:01 PM
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Rim Offset / Lowering Question - Will it Rub?

Need some help, I've looked all over the org for this combo and couldn't find it.

Thinking about getting the HP R5's - 18x8 - they look sweet but wheelguys told me that the offset was +42mm to +44mm.

I am dropping the car w/H&R's and Illuminas - going 245/40 series.

Will this combo rub? Anyone running similar?
Old Jul 22, 2005 | 12:59 AM
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It should not rub, you will be fine.
Old Jul 22, 2005 | 05:49 AM
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You'll be fine. I would use 5mm spacers though
Old Jul 22, 2005 | 06:42 AM
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Thanks guys - 5mm spacers it is!
Old Jul 22, 2005 | 07:58 AM
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No rubbing i wouldnt even worry about spacers
Old Jul 22, 2005 | 09:35 AM
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Originally Posted by icelandmaxima
No rubbing i wouldnt even worry about spacers
Better than nothing..... Have you seen rears w/ 40 some offset? It's tucked in. Don't look so good.
Old Jul 22, 2005 | 10:52 AM
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I agree Ammi, I have 18X7.5 w/35MM offset now, and the rears looked too tucked in. The fronts don't look as bad - shouldn't they look the same though, or do I just need spacers in back?
Old Jul 22, 2005 | 03:47 PM
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You have more room in the back. Anything larger than 5mm spacers, I would get longer studs though
Old Jul 26, 2005 | 10:03 AM
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how bout these 2

i havve same question, but im going to be dropped on progress, but will it rub?i should probably get spacers too then... but would it look better if i put 8mm spacers on all for?
Old Jul 26, 2005 | 10:06 AM
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would these fit? spacers are spacers rite?

http://www.lakeshorewheelandtire.com...on=item&id=683
Old Jul 26, 2005 | 10:11 AM
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oh and lastly, what would the offset be like w/ 5mm? 37 from 42?
Old Jul 26, 2005 | 10:36 AM
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Yes those spacers should fit

Yes your new offset will be 37
Old Jul 26, 2005 | 10:47 AM
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ammi, how thick spacers would you get? just 5mm for the rears? none for fronts? jw what would look best.

im planning on going 245 45 18 in the future, will these rub with progress springs?

last question i promise.
Old Jul 26, 2005 | 11:12 AM
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Originally Posted by Ammi
Better than nothing..... Have you seen rears w/ 40 some offset? It's tucked in. Don't look so good.
Have I seen rears w/42 offset? Only everyday
Old Jul 26, 2005 | 02:35 PM
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Originally Posted by AnDyMaN
ammi, how thick spacers would you get? just 5mm for the rears? none for fronts? jw what would look best.

im planning on going 245 45 18 in the future, will these rub with progress springs?

last question i promise.
You want 245/40/18s. I would run 10mm or 15mm for the rears.
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wow, thats a lot... will it be tucked RIGHT in? and how bout for fronts..
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