F18x8 offset 35 & R18x9 offset 38 work?
10-17-04, 10:28 PM
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F18x8 offset 35 & R18x9 offset 38 work?
I am wondering will the above size work on my FD, I have stock R1 suspension and H&R springs. I'm done some serach in the forum, people usually running 40+ offset for that kind of size... Just wondering if it will work or not. If so, what size of the tires should I run?
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10-18-04, 05:34 PM
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They should work fine if you choose the right tire for the front.
I had 17x8x32 F and 17x9x38 rear with 245/40 or 225/45 Fronts and 255/40 rears and they were ok.
Compare overall tire/wheel sizing to what I gave you here and you'll be ok, unless you take pleasure in cranking the steeering wheel full lock and drive up steep entrances.
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I had 17x8x32 F and 17x9x38 rear with 245/40 or 225/45 Fronts and 255/40 rears and they were ok.
Compare overall tire/wheel sizing to what I gave you here and you'll be ok, unless you take pleasure in cranking the steeering wheel full lock and drive up steep entrances.
David
10-18-04, 10:32 PM
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promax: Check out this thread - https://www.rx7club.com/suspension-wheels-tires-brakes-20/fawked-up-my-fender-337757/
"David Kim" was running 18x8 wheels up front, +40 offset w/ 235/40-18 and Bilstein HDs and H&R springs and pulled his front fender out. The difference between 225/40-18 and 235/40-18 is only ~0.3", however, the wheels you're considering have an even lower offset of +35. No offense to "Rx7@Rocketship.com", and granted, every car is different, but IMO, it's too close to call. I'd err on the side of caution and look for wheels with a higher offset.
"David Kim" was running 18x8 wheels up front, +40 offset w/ 235/40-18 and Bilstein HDs and H&R springs and pulled his front fender out. The difference between 225/40-18 and 235/40-18 is only ~0.3", however, the wheels you're considering have an even lower offset of +35. No offense to "Rx7@Rocketship.com", and granted, every car is different, but IMO, it's too close to call. I'd err on the side of caution and look for wheels with a higher offset.
10-19-04, 05:34 PM
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Originally Posted by Mahjik
With what suspension setup?
225/45 with Racing beat springs and R1 shocks
245/40 with 600lb coilovers and Koni
Both with a 17"x8"x32mm SSR Integral.
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Simply to add to my post above...
an 8 inch rim with a 32mm offset is no worse than a 9 inch rim with a 44 or 45mm offset, and many are using that fitment with no issues.
To emphasize the situation further, an 8 inch rim with a 32mm offset still has the wheel edge favorably sitting further inwards by more than a quarter inch when compared to a 10 inch wheel with 50mm, another relatively trouble free well known fitment. Granted, at this point there is always a way of catching a lip if someone really intended it.
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an 8 inch rim with a 32mm offset is no worse than a 9 inch rim with a 44 or 45mm offset, and many are using that fitment with no issues.
To emphasize the situation further, an 8 inch rim with a 32mm offset still has the wheel edge favorably sitting further inwards by more than a quarter inch when compared to a 10 inch wheel with 50mm, another relatively trouble free well known fitment. Granted, at this point there is always a way of catching a lip if someone really intended it.
David
10-20-04, 07:22 PM
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im running 18x8.5 fronts, with 18x9.5 rears(both 35mm offset) with racing beat springs, and tokico illumna shocks. I only experience minor rubbing while turning sharp and going up inclines(like pulling into a steep driveway. tires are 235-40 18, and 275-35-18
10-21-04, 12:57 PM
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Originally Posted by oakridgerx7
im running 18x8.5 fronts, with 18x9.5 rears(both 35mm offset) with racing beat springs, and tokico illumna shocks. I only experience minor rubbing while turning sharp and going up inclines(like pulling into a steep driveway. tires are 235-40 18, and 275-35-18
10-24-04, 08:01 PM
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Originally Posted by rotoboy661
fr: 18 +40 rr: 18 +38
BTW. it looks like there is a tree growing out of the center of your hood! LOL
10-26-04, 09:44 AM
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Originally Posted by oakridgerx7
now that is one badass FD! those wheels look great! makes me miss my black one
BTW. it looks like there is a tree growing out of the center of your hood! LOL
BTW. it looks like there is a tree growing out of the center of your hood! LOL
