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1990 FC3S Wheel/Tire HELP Please...

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Old Feb 7, 2003 | 07:30 AM
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1990 FC3S Wheel/Tire HELP Please...

Hi guys, i am trying to find out if this size rim will fit on my 90 FC vert without rubbing and such. they are 18x8.5(front) and 18x9.5(rears) both are at 35mm offset and the rears have a nice bigger lip than the fronts. please let me know what size tires i will need to buy in order for these not to rub and such. also what consideration would i need to keep in mind if i install tokico illuminas with eibach prokits? hope you guys can help.

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Old Feb 7, 2003 | 05:33 PM
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The fronts will not work but the rears will.

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Old Feb 7, 2003 | 05:35 PM
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The 8.5 might work with a 5mm spacer. But will still hit the fender. I'm worried about inner clearance. I'm pretty sure it would hit the strut body at some point with the tire mounted onto it.

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Old Feb 7, 2003 | 09:17 PM
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would it hit if i put a really tiny rubber tire on it? the car is not a daily driver...more of a sunday drive/ occasional car show. help is much appreciated Rishie. let me know.
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Old Feb 7, 2003 | 10:04 PM
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would it hit if i put a really tiny rubber tire on it? the car is not a daily driver...more of a sunday drive/ occasional car show. help is much appreciated Rishie. let me know.
Most tires are rubber.
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Old Feb 8, 2003 | 12:55 AM
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I'm actually more concerned about the inner rim lip hitting the strut. Not the tire. It will be damn close. Don't know what to say. I haven't fit that size. Too close for call. I do know of a few guys who have but I'm uncertain of the offset used.

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