18x9 45mm offset wheel fitment question

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May 11, 2007 | 06:15 AM

Swisscheese

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18x9 45mm offset wheel fitment question

Will Mille Miglia EV-S 18 x 9 with a 45mm offset running 255/35/18 tires have a rubbing problem. These wheels are discontinued and I had trouble finding them. I don't expect any trouble out the the back wheels, however I am a little worried about the fronts. Are these going to hit my strut? is my car going to be able to turn ever again?

I would hate to have to keep looking for find 18x8s for the front, they are almost impossible to find, but id rather be safe than sorry.

May 11, 2007 | 08:36 AM

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is your car dropped, if not your ok to go, i have 18x8 and 40 offset on mine, with 245 40 18
but if your droped, you might have to roll your fenders or raise up a little bit
heres a pic

May 14, 2007 | 08:02 PM

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you'll be good. I use to run 19x9 38mm offset in the front... dropped about 2 inches

Jun 13, 2007 | 02:40 PM

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Hi , there as you can see i am a newb member and need some help, i own a stock nissan maxima 2000 GXE
I just got from a friend of mine a set of rim from an Lexus IS300 17" x 7"
The bolt pattern are the same , i found lugs nuts that can fit , my only concern is about the offset , those rims seems to be 50mm offset , will they fit , do i need spacer or any other tools , please help me out as i want to get my ugly OEM rims to trash.
thank you for your help

Jun 13, 2007 | 02:49 PM

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You won't be able to put them on the car because Lexus wheel center bore is smaller than Nissan's 66.1mm hub bore.

Jun 13, 2007 | 03:26 PM

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You won't be able to put them on the car because Lexus wheel center bore is smaller than Nissan's 66.1mm hub bore.

I got them done by machine so they fit perfectly ,

My real concern are about the 50mm offset , i am a bit confuse there

Jun 13, 2007 | 03:56 PM

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I got them done by machine so they fit perfectly ,

My real concern are about the 50mm offset , i am a bit confuse there

Nice! Since you've got the wheels on hand, I say try them on. If it doesn't hit the suspension in front or the trailing arm in the rear then you are good to go. But with that high of offset, they will sit really tucked in the wheel wells. You'll need at least a 20 mm spacer to make them sit more flush with the fenders.

Jun 13, 2007 | 07:49 PM

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I'd be surprised if those didn't rub the strut housing... keep us informed.

Jun 14, 2007 | 07:48 AM

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I'd be surprised if those didn't rub the strut housing... keep us informed.

I didnt bought the tire yet , will i be able to know if thy rub without the tire ?

Jun 14, 2007 | 09:24 AM

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the 18x9s 45mm offset on 255/35s will rub on the inside fender when you turn on a fourth gen

Brian what wheels are you rockin on your 5th gen?? 19x9??