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Old Apr 21, 2002 | 10:17 AM
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18's for an FC?

Anybody doing this have any thoughts or opinions? What width/offset are you running? Pictures?
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Old Apr 21, 2002 | 10:32 AM
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Rishie and Ryan will have to post their opinions here, as I have an FD Rx7...

ARD T2 and BOOSTD 7, care to elaborate?
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Old Apr 21, 2002 | 05:38 PM
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Rears are pretty liberal...
The fronts are tight anything over 225 of tire width.&nbsp you're a pretty damn thin aspect ratio to fit 18's - this makes for a harsh ride and potential to damage the rims from potholes.

8" wide up front, offset anywhere from +35 to +25.
Rear can go 9" with the same offsets.



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Old Apr 22, 2002 | 05:23 PM
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Go 18,7.5 or 18,8 with 225/35/18 and 18,9 or 9.5 in the rear with 255/35 to a 265/35 on the 9.5. Offsets vary slightly. If you find something you like just post here and I'll research the fitment for ya.

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Old Apr 23, 2002 | 01:40 PM
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Rishie, check your PM
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Old Apr 23, 2002 | 10:34 PM
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Rish, according to a couple of the tire size calculation sites, the above wheel/tire combo's would not provide the same rolling aspects as the 205/60/15's that are stock for my '88 Convertible. What would fit? Preferably with a staggerd fit like you mention above.
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Old Apr 25, 2002 | 02:43 PM
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I don't worry about the diameter/circumference on the FC. It looks whack running a 215/45 or 40/17 on the car. I just do what looks and works the best for the FC. I have not had any issues increasing the diameter.

This is what I've done with my GXL also, we have the same wheels in stock form.

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