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Rxmfn7 12-26-09 11:29 AM

FD rear fitment help.
 
Hey guys. Been a while since I have played around with FD wheel fitments, just though I would ask before I made a purchase. Anyway, would an 18x11 +42 have enough inner clearance on the rear of an FD? I wouldnt go crazy on tire size, probably just a 285/30r18 , which is a bit undersized for an 11" wheel but will still work well. I know fender lips will need some work, just mainly worried about inner clearances. Not running this size up front, just rear. Thanks

RCCAZ 1 12-26-09 12:03 PM

Just got some Work Meisters last week. Running 18x10 +43 with 265/35 Bridgestone S02s. Ride height is set to 25.5 inches and the clearance is UBER tight with stock unmodified fender lips(see pics). Probably have a half inch between my inner tire and Tein Flex coilovers. You would definitely need to roll the fender lips. I think you should consider at least +45 with those rim widths and tire sizing. I've heard of guys running +50 all around on FDs, but I'm not sure what wheel widths or tire sizing they were running.

Hope this info helps!

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gracer7-rx7 12-26-09 09:18 PM

11" is hard to make work. If you are running a 285, just get the 18x10 with something close to a +50 offset. +43 is probably the shortest you can go w/o having to roll fenders and that might change depending on the actual tire since there are varations from manufacturer to manu...

Rxmfn7 12-27-09 02:27 AM

I understand this, as Ive run 18x10 +50 CCWs all the way around with 285/30s on my previous setup. With the wheels Im looking at, this is about the only doable rear offsets. I dont care about having to modify the outer fender lip, but if it wont clear the inside thats something I cant fix, and I dont want to run spacers. Thanks for the help guys


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