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Old Nov 11, 2005 | 12:46 AM
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18x9 in front?

Isn't a 18x 9 w/+41 offset wheel a little tooo big for an up front wheel? Woudln't that cause some massive steering issues and clearance issues if lowered?
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Old Nov 11, 2005 | 01:16 PM
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It might cause issues if lowered, comes down to the tire size you choose. I have known FD guys to run that size tho.

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Old Nov 11, 2005 | 02:16 PM
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im running 18X10 up front and my car is lowered and steers like a dream. but the offset on mine is like +58 or something like that.
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Old Nov 11, 2005 | 05:28 PM
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I Have 18x9 +38 Offset 255/35/18
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Old Nov 11, 2005 | 08:08 PM
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^ got pics?
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Old Nov 11, 2005 | 09:37 PM
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The offsets came directly from Volk Racing's recommendation. However, you will definitely need coilovers to run those wheels.
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Old Nov 12, 2005 | 10:34 AM
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no rubbing
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Old Nov 12, 2005 | 01:43 PM
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SRA, you still have not PMed me.

please let me know what is going on with my money order.
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Old Nov 12, 2005 | 04:57 PM
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coilovers aint a problem, I've got HT strust coming.
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Old Nov 12, 2005 | 05:23 PM
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try the stickies and Jimlabs fitment datasheet.
https://www.rx7club.com/showthread.php?t=416251/

or my thread here:
https://www.rx7club.com/forum/showth...t=volk+winning
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Old Nov 12, 2005 | 08:11 PM
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I'm running an 18x9, +42, w/ 255/35/18, and the car is lowered to 25" at the fender lip. it'll rub the liner a little when you crank the wheel all the way to lock, but virtually all aftermarket wheel/lowered FD combos do to some extent.
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Old Nov 13, 2005 | 10:29 PM
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7racer holy **** youjust convinced me to do what will most likely be either one of the best choices i've made thus far or dumbest. They look amazing on the car, no issues that i can see or anything. I've always wanted mesh style rims!!!
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