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Old Jun 28, 2003 | 02:43 PM
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Lightbulb HELP! Need an answer, quick! WHEEL QUESTION>>>

I know this is the wrong section, but I need an answer quick! Sorry!

Ok, I just ordered rims but I have a question:

Which is better:

18"x8.5" all around

OR

18"x8.5" rear WITH 18x7.5" front

thanks guys!!! i have to call the guy back withing the next 15 mins!

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Old Jun 28, 2003 | 02:44 PM
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btw, here are the rim's im ordering:



thanks for the help!
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Old Jun 28, 2003 | 02:49 PM
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awww come on guys please help! i just need to know what you guys think would be the best option!
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Old Jun 28, 2003 | 02:50 PM
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your probably better off with 8.5 all the way around.
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Old Jun 28, 2003 | 02:51 PM
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personally I would go with the 8.5" wide all around, but I dont' tihnk it matters too much. 7.5" in front and you wont' have to worry aobut rolling fenders or anything.
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Old Jun 28, 2003 | 02:52 PM
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yeah thats what i ordered, but i just realized: will an 18x8.5 rub up front if i turn the wheel all the way?
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Old Jun 28, 2003 | 03:06 PM
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Originally posted by Fujikuro
yeah thats what i ordered, but i just realized: will an 18x8.5 rub up front if i turn the wheel all the way?
I had 18x9 w/ 225/25/18 tires in front (pretty skinny for a 9" wide tire) and they did rub, but my car was lowered 1.25".
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Old Jun 28, 2003 | 03:17 PM
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Why would u ever want to go with smaller than stock wheels? Or smaller than stock tires?
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