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Old Mar 28, 2011 | 12:15 PM
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Old Mar 28, 2011 | 12:38 PM
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Originally Posted by JoeCrappa
18x9 +11 215/40
18x10 +11 235/40

Slight pull all around. ZERO rubbing



Did you use any spacers or anything
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Old Mar 28, 2011 | 12:39 PM
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Did you use any spacers or anything
Nope
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Old Mar 28, 2011 | 05:51 PM
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^^^ I <3 your wheels!
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Old Mar 28, 2011 | 09:52 PM
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Originally Posted by MaczPayne
Good deal, you may need more spacer for the front, but try it out and see! Post pictures while you're at it Good luck man.
alright will do once the parts get here! ordered already just waiting for them to show up.. someone told me that 17x10.5 +27 15mm spacers will not fit under 30mm wide fenders, can anyone confirm?
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Old Mar 29, 2011 | 07:51 PM
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16x8 +42? What's the biggest tire I could run on it?
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Old Mar 29, 2011 | 08:35 PM
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Would 17x9 with +20 offset sit flush in the rear with the stock fenders
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Old Mar 29, 2011 | 09:02 PM
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^Yessir, if you decide to run 255's
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Old Mar 30, 2011 | 12:21 AM
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Can anyone do the math on what size spacer I would need on a 18x9 +42 would take in the front of my fc? Jic coilovers and probably a 225 45 tire
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Old Mar 30, 2011 | 12:38 AM
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You would need atleast 18mm to clear the coilovers. Good luck!
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Old Mar 30, 2011 | 01:26 AM
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Nice Joe! Are those SSRs?
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Old Mar 30, 2011 | 03:07 AM
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Originally Posted by MaczPayne
^Yessir, if you decide to run 255's
Ok well what if I want the stretched tire look will 255s look streched on 17x9s
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Old Mar 30, 2011 | 08:19 AM
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Will 17x9 +22 fit?
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Old Mar 30, 2011 | 12:20 PM
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I followed this guide for my S5

http://fc3spro.com/TECH/MODS/RT/rims.htm

and was very pleased with the results. I bought a set of light weight factory 2001-04 Mustang 16x7.5" 30mm offset 5-spoke forged rims (16.5lbs) along with set of 225/50-16 tires and they fit perfectly. They really filled up the front fenders and give the car a much more aggressive stance. Someday I may eventually step up to a staggered 17" setup, but for right now these are great.

Now I just need to get the suspension freshened up.
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Old Mar 30, 2011 | 12:27 PM
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Originally Posted by JoeCrappa
18x9 +11 215/40
18x10 +11 235/40

No spacers.

Slight pull all around. ZERO rubbing

Edit..I lied. I rub in the driver rear on large freeway bumps. This is due to how the fender was pulled though, the other side is fine.
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Old Mar 30, 2011 | 01:21 PM
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Originally Posted by 90 turbo2drifter
Ok well what if I want the stretched tire look will 255s look streched on 17x9s
No.
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Old Mar 30, 2011 | 02:07 PM
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Originally Posted by FC3S_nataku
Will 17x9 +22 fit?
They'll fit with a roll and aggressive flare if you want 0 camber w/ 255's.

You'll need less flare if you run narrower tires, and/or add more camber.


Originally Posted by 90 turbo2drifter
Ok well what if I want the stretched tire look will 255s look streched on 17x9s
You'll need at the most a 235 to get the stretched look, run narrower tires to get even more stretch.
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Old Mar 30, 2011 | 02:30 PM
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Originally Posted by 90 turbo2drifter
Ok well what if I want the stretched tire look will 255s look streched on 17x9s
215/40 for a stretched look are ideal, but you can get away with a 225/40. Even a 225 will not look stretched if it has a fat sidewall (square tire).

A 235 can but most likely will not look stretched, depending on the sidewall.
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Old Mar 30, 2011 | 03:17 PM
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Originally Posted by JoeCrappa
215/40 for a stretched look are ideal, but you can get away with a 225/40. Even a 225 will not look stretched if it has a fat sidewall (square tire).

A 235 can but most likely will not look stretched, depending on the sidewall.
Ok so your thinking a low profile tire or what tires would you run on a 17x9 with +20 offset and get the nice stretched look
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Old Mar 30, 2011 | 03:38 PM
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Originally Posted by 90 turbo2drifter
Ok so your thinking a low profile tire or what tires would you run on a 17x9 with +20 offset and get the nice stretched look
are you talking front or rear?
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Old Mar 30, 2011 | 05:35 PM
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Originally Posted by JoeCrappa
are you talking front or rear?
Rear
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Old Mar 30, 2011 | 05:47 PM
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Originally Posted by Rotary13B1
Nice Joe! Are those SSRs?
Thanks! Yes, SSR Professor MS1

Originally Posted by 90 turbo2drifter
Rear
You'll be fine with a 235. I ran a 225/40 on a 18x9 +1
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Old Apr 1, 2011 | 12:54 AM
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I apologize for asking this question even though there is a very large write up here, but 200+ pages is a lot to filter through.

What are your opinions on this setup?
Front - 17X8+33 (225 tire)
Rear - 17X9+38 (255tire)

Would I need spaces to clear factory sized struts and shocks?
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Old Apr 1, 2011 | 01:05 AM
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Nope! You're all golden.
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Old Apr 1, 2011 | 11:46 AM
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So if I want to get some 20mm spacers for my wheels. Any suggested brands? And once I have them do I just bolt them on and go?
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