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Old 10-03-2007, 11:05 AM
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TireRack Rim/Tire Sizing

I am shopping for a set of ASA AR1 18" for my 5th gen.


Tirerack recommends the following:


18x8 Offset: 40mm
235/40 Tires


Is this what the ORG recommends as well?


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Originally Posted by Bborges
I am shopping for a set of ASA AR1 18" for my 5th gen.


Tirerack recommends the following:


18x8 Offset: 40mm
235/40 Tires


Is this what the ORG recommends as well?


I say go 245/40-18, +35.
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+1 on a more aggresive offset. i like the fit of a 235.
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Originally Posted by BLACKonBLACK98
+1 on a more aggresive offset. i like the fit of a 235.


How can I change the wheel offset in tirerack? I mean, assuming the manufacturer does have it available, how do I change the wheel offset TireRack is recommending?


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Originally Posted by Bborges
How can I change the wheel offset in tirerack? I mean, assuming the manufacturer does have it available, how do I change the wheel offset TireRack is recommending?


5mm wont make much of a difference, so you should be fine with the +40. But, do call, ask, and verify if another offset(32-35) is available.
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tirerack does stock them in 18x8 35mm, it's one of the choices

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Or get spacers =)
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In order for these cars to have both front and rear wheels flush, without having a staggered set-up, you NEED rear spacers.
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just buy 5mm spacers from me
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try to get as good of fitment as you can before spacers. no point in adding spacers (to the front) if you don't hve to.
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You mean the rear. And read my post again.

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In order for these cars to have both front and rear wheels flush, without having a staggered set-up, you NEED rear spacers.
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Originally Posted by Bborges
I am shopping for a set of ASA AR1 18" for my 5th gen.


Tirerack recommends the following:


18x8 Offset: 40mm
235/40 Tires


Is this what the ORG recommends as well?


tire rack always tries to keep everything as close to OEM specs as possible. i rarely see them offer us wheels in under 40mm offset. you can use 245 and 255 on the 8" but the reason they tell you to get 235 is because it maintains the overall diameter as close to stock as possible, therefore the odometer is more accurate and performance isnt hurt.

btw, the said wheels are butt-ugly and look like pepboys special.
 
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Originally Posted by VIP Maxima
tire rack always tries to keep everything as close to OEM specs as possible. i rarely see them offer us wheels in under 40mm offset. you can use 245 and 255 on the 8" but the reason they tell you to get 235 is because it maintains the overall diameter as close to stock as possible, therefore the odometer is more accurate and performance isnt hurt.

btw, the said wheels are butt-ugly and look like pepboys special.
ASA AR1 are good wheels, they're not heavy and they are made using production technology and methods purchased from BBS. For the money they are quality wheels.

But tirerack does sell the wheels for the maxima in 35offset.. if anyone noticed my earlier statement they sell them in 40 an 35
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Originally Posted by VIP Maxima
btw, the said wheels are butt-ugly and look like pepboys special.
They were the best value/weight to match the looking i am going for. I have a white car tinted, with blacked headlights/rearlights/sidemarkers and I absolutely want BLACK rims with POLISHED lips.


So i am not sure if you dont like this particular black rims/polished lips wheel or if you dont like any black w/ polished lips wheel.


Anyhow, if anyone knows of other Black Wheel with polished lips under $200, please suggest!


Regarding the offset, I am calling them today and requesting availability on the 35mm offset.


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Originally Posted by LeX
tirerack does stock them in 18x8 35mm, it's one of the choices

best of luck,
-Alex

i am confirming this today! thanks for the tip!
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