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Old Dec 13, 2009 | 03:55 PM
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help with wheel fitments

I currently own an 88' fc with 17x7.5 wheels but, id like to go big and not go home


so ive been looking at a couple wheels such as the mb weapons and the mb battles, Im looking to go some where around 18x9-18.9.5 unless i can find some wheels that are 18x10-18x10.5, im kinda aiming for that hella flush look lol

i also am curently sitting on shocks and springs and welded knuckles and spindels

any who can i get some suggestions on fitments if they will or will not fit(talking about rubbing the fender, loosing angle, etc.), also in the near future i am purchasing a set of coilovers, thanks.


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Old Dec 13, 2009 | 04:19 PM
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I think you'll need the coilovers first.

Your front shock/spring is going to force a fairly low offset to clear that fat front spring, which will limit the width of wheel/tire you can fit.
The smaller diameter coilover will allow a better width and fitment of such a large wheel.

Won't matter so much on the rear as clearance of the lower a-arm will be you limiting factor in either case.
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Old Dec 13, 2009 | 04:38 PM
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Originally Posted by clokker
I think you'll need the coilovers first.

Your front shock/spring is going to force a fairly low offset to clear that fat front spring, which will limit the width of wheel/tire you can fit.
The smaller diameter coilover will allow a better width and fitment of such a large wheel.

Won't matter so much on the rear as clearance of the lower a-arm will be you limiting factor in either case.
what if i kept it down to 8.5-9 in the front or spacers?
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