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Old 05-11-11, 11:54 PM
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FB wheel fitment question

So, here is my plan.

front: 14x8 0 offset with a 195/50/14 tire.
rear: 14x9 0 offset with a 195 or 205/50/14 tire.

I plan on running a ZG style flare on the back that is 3.5" wider than stock. will the rears sit flush or will i need to get a 10" wide wheel?

The front i am not worried about as i can space/roll and pull fenders etc.


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Any feedback is appreciated.
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http://www.rimsntires.com/specs.jsp

actually it won't let you run a 205 on a 9" wheel! i don't know about that, but 245's fit under stock fenders, so put some meat in there!

i don't think a 10" 0 offset will fit, its going to hit suspension
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There is roughly 6" of backspace on a non SE rear. You can figure from there. Personally I'd go with 15" wheels as it really opens up your tire choices considerably.
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for fronts will stick out 56.7mm further than stock with a 195/50/14 on a 14x8-0.

and rears will stick out 89.4mm further than stock with a 195/50/14 on a 14x9-20.


bear in mind this is just what i am thinking of doing. And no im not running wide tires like a 245. 205 is biggest lol

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also.. back spacing on a stock wheel is about 4", and on the 9"wheel with a -20 offset the back spacing will be 4.25", so it will clear everything.
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What's the advantage of stretching undersized tires onto those wheels?
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Originally Posted by Colbskee
And no im not running wide tires like a 245. 205 is biggest lol
why? if you must run a 205 tire, then a 15x7 is easy
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Originally Posted by LizardFC
What's the advantage of stretching undersized tires onto those wheels?
Simply for looks. I have wheels and tires to use if and when i do auto-x
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Originally Posted by Colbskee
Simply for looks. I have wheels and tires to use if and when i do auto-x
Crap, is that the new trend? I'm out of style yet again. And I had just ordered my spinner hubcaps!

I'm not even gonna lecture here. More parts on the market.
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Originally Posted by LizardFC
Crap, is that the new trend? I'm out of style yet again. And I had just ordered my spinner hubcaps!

I'm not even gonna lecture here. More parts on the market.
Spinner hub caps are legit. Make sure you get the Skull centered ones.
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if you want a flush look and you are going to stretch your tires with those flares, you can get away with a 10"wide with a -25 offset (4.5"backspace) that should fit pretty nicely and flush to your flare
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