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Old Jan 20, 2009 | 12:32 AM
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How would these fit on an FD?
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18x9.5 +38 Front
18x9.5 +22 Rear

Im just double checking and hopefully get some input..What kind of fender work would i need to have these fit nicely on an FD with stock fenders
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Old Jan 20, 2009 | 01:20 AM
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rears wont fit stock fenders. front would with camber and some roll.
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Old Jan 20, 2009 | 01:24 AM
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rears would not fit at all? not even with rolling and camber?
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Old Jan 20, 2009 | 03:48 AM
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rears are going to be sticking out ~ 20mm..

that's way too much for a camber job to hide
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Old Jan 20, 2009 | 09:39 AM
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Puff no!!!!!

You can fit those with ease. Also you will need to take into account what tire size you want to run and how low you car will be.
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Old Jan 20, 2009 | 11:04 AM
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265s in the rear
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Old Jan 20, 2009 | 11:55 AM
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The rears will fit, you just have to roll the fenders. My car has 18x10+24 tucking 245/40's and it fits no issues at all. I will be fitting 265/35's soon.
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yes the rears will fit with a roll
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I have 285/30ZR18 on my rear and they fit perfectly. I used to have a spacer but w/ Pirelli Pzero Rosso 11.4" wide they fit perfectly w/o the need of a spacer. No fender rolling too. Message if you want pics.
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