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Old May 13, 2003 | 07:20 AM
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can I put a 18x9 rim up front?

I'm interested in putting some Volk GT-C in my FD in 18x9 all around some tire places like tire rack are telling me that I can't [ut a 18x9 up front. If Ican whatis a good size tire I'm thinking 255/35-18
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Old May 13, 2003 | 10:05 AM
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With a +40 offset or higher I *THINK* it would fit. I've been doing alot of reading lately and it looks like some people are running that setup.

I just ordered 18x9.5 +50 for my car.
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Old May 13, 2003 | 10:26 AM
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I think you'll want at least a +45
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Old May 13, 2003 | 12:55 PM
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+45 is the nominal offset. Be careful on the GT-C due to the different faces made in it. Make sure to run a Face I up front.

Let me know when you're ready so I can check stock and hook you up with the club price.

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Old May 14, 2003 | 01:42 PM
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Sounds like you're ordering the SSR Competititon. lol. Should be real nice.

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Old May 14, 2003 | 03:52 PM
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yup. Should be here at the end of next week.

Whats so special about the Comps that you can run a 9.5 in the front?
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Old May 14, 2003 | 04:23 PM
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Originally posted by 93 R1
yup. Should be here at the end of next week.

Whats so special about the Comps that you can run a 9.5 in the front?
50-mm offsets...
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Old May 14, 2003 | 07:17 PM
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O.K.

So not many wheels come in that high of an offset huh?
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Old May 14, 2003 | 08:21 PM
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Not too many and if the offset is that high you should be weary of caliper clearance. Especially if you have a big brake kit. Good to find out Pad heights of the wheels.

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Nice Avatar 93 R1, can't hold herself in now can she.lol.
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Old May 14, 2003 | 08:56 PM
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FWIW, you can put 9.5 x 17, 42-mm offset SSR Comps with 255/40-17s (Michelin Pilot Sport Cup Comps) all around with no problems (FD lowered with H&R springs, and Eibach sway bars fr/rr). That's my plan. Comps will be finished in the new hip bright "Competition Silver" due July 18th! Yes, I really, really miss R compound tires on track dammit!
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Old May 14, 2003 | 08:58 PM
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Nice Avatar 93 R1, can't hold herself in now can she.lol.
Oh yeah, I want a blow-up version LOL
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Old May 14, 2003 | 09:37 PM
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Sleep, don't make me come over there
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