17/18 stagger or all 18s for FD??
01-06-04, 02:00 PM
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17/18 stagger or all 18s for FD??
I'm at a crossroads here.
Originally, was going to go 9x17 and 9.5x18. Already have the 18s with 275/35s on them and they fit great.
Should I stay with the 9x17s 43mm offset and 255/40s?? Or will the 9.5x18s 45mm offset and 255/35s fit better?
My only concern here is rubbing in the front. The 18s look to be about .25" closer to the fender than the 17s. I do have the option of 8.5x18s with 45mm...but would like the wider 9.5 if it will fit.
Opinions? I'm about to order the 2 front wheels/tires and just can't decide!
Originally, was going to go 9x17 and 9.5x18. Already have the 18s with 275/35s on them and they fit great.
Should I stay with the 9x17s 43mm offset and 255/40s?? Or will the 9.5x18s 45mm offset and 255/35s fit better?
My only concern here is rubbing in the front. The 18s look to be about .25" closer to the fender than the 17s. I do have the option of 8.5x18s with 45mm...but would like the wider 9.5 if it will fit.
Opinions? I'm about to order the 2 front wheels/tires and just can't decide!
01-07-04, 11:12 AM
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I've decided to go with the 8.5x18s in the front with +38 offset. That will give me almost .25" more room up front than the 9.5x18s and I can still put the 255/35s on there. The rim is a little narrow for 255s, but should be fine with a little protection as well.
The wheels are 5zigen FN01R-Cs at about $240 each.
The wheels are 5zigen FN01R-Cs at about $240 each.
