18's on the FD
08-20-02, 01:53 PM
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18's on the FD
Okay, I'm looking at some 18x8 +40 rims.
First of all, I've already searched and not found what I'm looking for.. here's my questions:
Will 18x8 +40's fit?
Do I need to measure caliper-to-spoke clearance (generally speaking)?
I was looking at the RO_JA Formula 5's, they have the look I want - thin spoke, polished lip, spun forged, two piece w/o the two/three piece lugs around the circumference - they're only available in 18x7 and 18x8, both +40. I'm willing to sacrifice 4.69 lbs. per corner for the 18 in. style. I guess I'm wondering if there may be caliper to spoke clearance issues, and how to detect them - i.e. the caliper doesn't clear the spoke (on the side of the caliper) as it rotates on the spindle. Also wondering if the +40 will clear the inner fender, of course staying as close to stock diameter as possible with the tires.
Also, I'm considering Enkei RP01's... Are there any clearance issues (fenders/inner/stock springs) with the 18x8.5 +45's that Discount has?
TIA
Steve
First of all, I've already searched and not found what I'm looking for.. here's my questions:
Will 18x8 +40's fit?
Do I need to measure caliper-to-spoke clearance (generally speaking)?
I was looking at the RO_JA Formula 5's, they have the look I want - thin spoke, polished lip, spun forged, two piece w/o the two/three piece lugs around the circumference - they're only available in 18x7 and 18x8, both +40. I'm willing to sacrifice 4.69 lbs. per corner for the 18 in. style. I guess I'm wondering if there may be caliper to spoke clearance issues, and how to detect them - i.e. the caliper doesn't clear the spoke (on the side of the caliper) as it rotates on the spindle. Also wondering if the +40 will clear the inner fender, of course staying as close to stock diameter as possible with the tires.
Also, I'm considering Enkei RP01's... Are there any clearance issues (fenders/inner/stock springs) with the 18x8.5 +45's that Discount has?
TIA
Steve
08-21-02, 12:18 AM
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I am pretty sure those should work. Be sure to get some tires that don't lead to rubbing.
I don't think you'll have any caliper clearance issues with the stock brakes, but it might be best to test fit a wheel if you can find them at a store somewhere.
-Max
I don't think you'll have any caliper clearance issues with the stock brakes, but it might be best to test fit a wheel if you can find them at a store somewhere.
-Max
