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can i fit 9'5 on the back of my TII?

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Old Sep 12, 2008 | 01:49 PM
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can i fit 9'5 on the back of my TII?

well im still searching for an answer for this so i can buy my rims, can i fit 18x9'5 wheels on the back of my car with a +35 offset running 255 tires???? will i have any rubbing problems???, my suspension is kyb shocks with intrax springs.

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Old Sep 12, 2008 | 02:08 PM
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Will fit fine. I run a 18X9.5 35mm offset with a 265/35 and theres no rubbing at all, no fender mods such as rolling or pulling, doesn't hit muffler heat shields or trailing arms etc. Overall a great bolt on fit.

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Old Sep 12, 2008 | 02:21 PM
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+1, I'm runnning the same fitment Mike only using a 255
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Old Sep 12, 2008 | 04:23 PM
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What they said, I have a 17*9.5 on a 275 tire

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Old Sep 12, 2008 | 04:32 PM
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^^^nice, what tire and rim size are you running up front?
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Old Sep 12, 2008 | 04:43 PM
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thank you, that's all i needed to know, now i can get my wheels.
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Old Sep 12, 2008 | 04:46 PM
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Originally Posted by RacerXtreme7
Will fit fine. I run a 18X9.5 35mm offset with a 265/35 and theres no rubbing at all, no fender mods such as rolling or pulling, doesn't hit muffler heat shields or trailing arms etc. Overall a great bolt on fit.

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thanks mike, im curious on how the 265 tires would look on a 9'5 wheel, do you have a pic of your car???

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Old Sep 13, 2008 | 02:20 AM
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Originally Posted by rx7legend
thanks mike, im curious on how the 265 tires would look on a 9'5 wheel, do you have a pic of your car???

thank you
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Yeah, I know the paint has faded and looks pink, I'm working on it

This is pre TEIN Flex and all bushings and various other suspension mods (basically every thing that could be done suspension wise has been done {coilovers, bushings, heim jointed etc etc).

~Mike........
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Old Sep 13, 2008 | 02:24 AM
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A 265/35/18 is very flat and flush on a 9.5" rim.. about perfect for grip, much like a 275 on a 10" rim. A 255 on a 9.5 is a slight stretch but still looks great. Hell even a 245 looks good on a 9.5". I personally think a 275 is a bit much for 9.5 and should be on a 10" or 10.5".
This was taken a few years back during pollen season lol. The front, if you care to look is a 18X8 with a 235/40-18. I should have gone with a 18X8.5 with the same size front (235). All four tires are BFG KDW-2.

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Old Sep 13, 2008 | 04:15 AM
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thanks mike, i aprreciate your fast responses, well about the front im going 18x8 with +35 offset on a 225 tire. also forgot to ask you, does it matter that i have stock suspension no coilovers???? will the 9'5 wheels fit alright on the back even without coilovers??? there's a pic of the wheels.

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http://img398.imageshack.us/my.php?image=p45r5du2.jpg

http://img525.imageshack.us/my.php?image=p45foz0.jpg
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Old Sep 13, 2008 | 07:55 AM
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Originally Posted by 90FC
^^^nice, what tire and rim size are you running up front?

17*8 35 offset on a 255 tire
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Old Sep 13, 2008 | 07:56 AM
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Originally Posted by RacerXtreme7
[URL=http://imageshack.us][/

[URL=http://imageshack.us][/

Yeah, I know the paint has faded and looks pink, I'm working on it

This is pre TEIN Flex and all bushings and various other suspension mods (basically every thing that could be done suspension wise has been done {coilovers, bushings, heim jointed etc etc).

~Mike........
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Old Sep 13, 2008 | 08:43 PM
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Yeah, 275/40-17 on 9.5 +40




255/40-17 on 8.5 +30 (needs coilovers to clear)




Umm yea, I am picure whoring :P
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