18X8.5 and 18X9.5 Offset 35 on FD
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18X8.5 and 18X9.5 Offset 35 on FD
I have a set of Stern ST7 Wheels that i bought from ebay.
these are 18X8.5 front with a 35 offset and 235 40 18 tires
rear is 18X9.5 with 35 offset and 265 35 18,
is it okay? will it fit good?
Max
these are 18X8.5 front with a 35 offset and 235 40 18 tires
rear is 18X9.5 with 35 offset and 265 35 18,
is it okay? will it fit good?
Max
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check out this post near the bottom. Red FD. https://www.rx7club.com/suspension-wheels-tires-brakes-20/will-i-rub-18x8-5-rims-245-40-18-tires-386099/
it will fit.
it will fit.
Last edited by gambit023; Jan 21, 2005 at 11:40 PM.
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Originally Posted by gambit023
check out this post near the bottom. Red FD. https://www.rx7club.com/showthread.php?t=386099
it will fit.
it will fit.
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it should look nice if you roll the front and drop it, if thats any consolation. a little rubbing shouldnt make you wet your pants anyways...probably is a good idea to ask before you buy though, hope you got a good deal!
Originally Posted by rynberg
No they will not. Rubbing at full turning lock (with little load on the suspension) is NOT fitting!
"gambit023": Why don't you mention what springs/shocks you're running? It would a great reference point. What consolation would you have for someone that believes what you post, then proceeds to go and pull his fenders out?
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I belive with the Eibach's you should have some rubbing issues; the spring rate in front isn't stiff enough. I haven't seen it personally but that's what everyone says. Rolled fenders and coilovers seem to be the answer. Good luck and i hope you find a solution.
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thanks guys, Btw it is not for me, but for my dad, he bought these wheels on ebay and he thought it would fit. But, we'll make them fit 
anyway, thanks a lot for your help.
Max
anyway, thanks a lot for your help.
Max
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Ok ... here are the details.
SUSPENSION:
Stock Shocks
Racing Beat Springs in the Front
H&R Sport Drops in the Rear (Don't ask me why)
WHEELS:
ADR M-Sport
18*8.5 Front +35 Offset
18*9.5 Rear +35 Offset
TIRES:
245/40/18 Front
265/35/18 Rear
Fenders were rolled with a baseball bat and heat gun. Rubbing? Yes. On full turns (e.g. tight parking lot turns) Rubbing while normal driving? No. Rubbing when hitting a pothole the size of someone's fat head: Yes
SUSPENSION:
Stock Shocks
Racing Beat Springs in the Front
H&R Sport Drops in the Rear (Don't ask me why)
WHEELS:
ADR M-Sport
18*8.5 Front +35 Offset
18*9.5 Rear +35 Offset
TIRES:
245/40/18 Front
265/35/18 Rear
Fenders were rolled with a baseball bat and heat gun. Rubbing? Yes. On full turns (e.g. tight parking lot turns) Rubbing while normal driving? No. Rubbing when hitting a pothole the size of someone's fat head: Yes
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Originally Posted by gambit023
Ok ... here are the details.
Fenders were rolled with a baseball bat and heat gun. Rubbing? Yes. On full turns (e.g. tight parking lot turns) Rubbing while normal driving? No. Rubbing when hitting a pothole the size of someone's fat head: Yes
Fenders were rolled with a baseball bat and heat gun. Rubbing? Yes. On full turns (e.g. tight parking lot turns) Rubbing while normal driving? No. Rubbing when hitting a pothole the size of someone's fat head: Yes
Originally Posted by rynberg
Great recommendation! Rubbing on tight turns should be considered unacceptable! Why would you make such a rediculous sacrifice just to fit some heavy, poorly made wheels?
That way is the bullshit way. Do it right - get wheels in the correct sizes w/ the proper offsets - no rubbing, no problems.
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Let me clear things up here. You guys are bitching and moaning because of the rubbing. Well the rubbing occurs on the inner fender liner front on full turns. If you get a higher offset, which SpeedKing, ARD T2, and rynberg are indirectly suggesting, this will push the wheel further into the car. Thus, causing even more rubbing. So, take their advice and see what happens. I’m not saying that the +35 offset is the best in the word. But it works.
SpeedKing, ARD T2, and rynberg, you ******* need to pull the ****** out of your asses and move on in life. You **** little bitches.
SpeedKing, ARD T2, and rynberg, you ******* need to pull the ****** out of your asses and move on in life. You **** little bitches.
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Originally Posted by gambit023
Let me clear things up here. You guys are bitching and moaning because of the rubbing. Well the rubbing occurs on the inner fender liner front on full turns. If you get a higher offset, which SpeedKing, ARD T2, and rynberg are indirectly suggesting, this will push the wheel further into the car. Thus, causing even more rubbing. So, take their advice and see what happens. I’m not saying that the +35 offset is the best in the word. But it works.
SpeedKing, ARD T2, and rynberg, you ******* need to pull the ****** out of your asses and move on in life. You **** little bitches.
SpeedKing, ARD T2, and rynberg, you ******* need to pull the ****** out of your asses and move on in life. You **** little bitches.
Nice, lets dis some of the most helpful members on this forum about something they know about.