Wheel fitting experts...will these Volks fit properly?
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Wheel fitting experts...will these Volks fit properly?
A friend of mine is selling the following:
Volk TE37SL
Front 18x9.5+22 18.2 lbs
Rear 18x10.5+22. 18.6 lbs
How will these look and fit? Will they sit flush with the fender or will I have major poke?
And will they clear both Brembo and AP Racing BBK's with no problem?
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Volk TE37SL
Front 18x9.5+22 18.2 lbs
Rear 18x10.5+22. 18.6 lbs
How will these look and fit? Will they sit flush with the fender or will I have major poke?
And will they clear both Brembo and AP Racing BBK's with no problem?
Thanks!
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If it comes down to it, I just might have to.
Dayum!! I've never seen one of those that are so fancy and detailed. Sweet, thanks!
Starting point:
OEM wheels are 16x6.5 +40
OEM tires are 215-55-16 according to Discount Tire
The only variable I don't know is the proper tire size for these Volks, vs what tire size makes these wheels work w/o rubbing according to the link provided. I don't like the look of super stretched tires.
Starting point:
OEM wheels are 16x6.5 +40
OEM tires are 215-55-16 according to Discount Tire
The only variable I don't know is the proper tire size for these Volks, vs what tire size makes these wheels work w/o rubbing according to the link provided. I don't like the look of super stretched tires.
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Crap, that link won't let me play with all the variables independently. When I change the wheel width, it changes the tire size for me automatically. I guess in a sense it's good and I now know what the correct tire size is, but if I could play with the tire size independently, then I could get the program to show when it clears w/o rubbing.
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Per the link:
Front wheels:
Suspension clearance: 100% clear (leaves even more room than OEM)
Fenders clearance: Package 2 will stick out 33 mm (1.3'') farther. Make sure that you have enough room under the fender. If not, consider narrower tires or higher offset.
Wheelwells clearance: Will fill out the wheelwell by extra 6 mm. Acceptable for most cars.
SPEEDOMETER: When speedometer reads 60mph (96.6km/h) actual speed will be 61mph (98.2km/h): 1.7% faster.
Rear wheels:
Suspension clearance: Package 2 is 12 mm (0.5'') closer to suspension/brakes components. Acceptable for most cars.
Fenders clearance: Package 2 will stick out 48 mm (1.9'') farther. Make sure that you have enough room under the fender. If not, consider narrower tires or higher offset.
Wheelwells clearance: Will fill out the wheelwell by extra 18 mm. Make sure that you have enough room under the fender. If not, consider lower profiles or smaller rims.
I figured these were aggressive sizes, but not that aggressive!
Front wheels:
Suspension clearance: 100% clear (leaves even more room than OEM)
Fenders clearance: Package 2 will stick out 33 mm (1.3'') farther. Make sure that you have enough room under the fender. If not, consider narrower tires or higher offset.
Wheelwells clearance: Will fill out the wheelwell by extra 6 mm. Acceptable for most cars.
SPEEDOMETER: When speedometer reads 60mph (96.6km/h) actual speed will be 61mph (98.2km/h): 1.7% faster.
Rear wheels:
Suspension clearance: Package 2 is 12 mm (0.5'') closer to suspension/brakes components. Acceptable for most cars.
Fenders clearance: Package 2 will stick out 48 mm (1.9'') farther. Make sure that you have enough room under the fender. If not, consider narrower tires or higher offset.
Wheelwells clearance: Will fill out the wheelwell by extra 18 mm. Make sure that you have enough room under the fender. If not, consider lower profiles or smaller rims.
I figured these were aggressive sizes, but not that aggressive!
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I was kinda thinkin that a 10.5" wide rear wheel was gonna present an issue, even without a tire let alone including the fatty you're gonna have to mount on that thing.
I'm running a 9.5" wide rim on my truck with a 285/45 tire and it pretty much fills the well on that thing.
Those wheels are gorgeous though.
I'm running a 9.5" wide rim on my truck with a 285/45 tire and it pretty much fills the well on that thing.
Those wheels are gorgeous though.
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