The Official FC Wheel Fitment Thread
02-21-12, 12:40 AM
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hi guys i just bought a vert and im looking to get some xxr 521 18x 8.5 but im not to sure what tire size i should get also wondering if i will need spacers or if i will need to roll my fender the offset of these wheels is +25 also might be looking into the same wheel 18x 10 if you guys could help me out i would greatly appreciate it
02-21-12, 07:27 PM
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Well, I was able to swap rear wheels and they come in contact with the trailing arms and muffler heatshields. So I'm in need of spacers, but what size? 5 mm, 7 mm, 10 mm, more? Using that calculator you posted, it says my wheels have 173 mm of backspacing + tire side wall = about 178 mm total depth. So what is the maximum backspacing on a S5 Vert?
03-19-12, 06:03 AM
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Well, I was able to swap rear wheels and they come in contact with the trailing arms and muffler heatshields. So I'm in need of spacers, but what size? 5 mm, 7 mm, 10 mm, more? Using that calculator you posted, it says my wheels have 173 mm of backspacing + tire side wall = about 178 mm total depth. So what is the maximum backspacing on a S5 Vert?
1. Put wheel on car approximately where you want it. (Do not tighten nuts)
2. Measure distance between mounting surface on hub an wheel. (Help form a friend to support the wheel)
3. Buy spacers in measured amount of mm or inches. (Bolt on spacers if wheel stud is to short)
4. The garage is your best friend.
04-13-12, 11:47 AM
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So axis just recently came out with some dank basketweave wheels, and im trying to figure out what fitment would be best for my 87 fc. I'm not quite sure whether i should get 17x8.5 +15 all around or stagger it with some 17x7.5 +35 in the front. What do you guys think? Stock fenders btw.
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04-15-12, 06:55 PM
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According to this http://www.rimsntires.com/specs.jsp it says that it will be 28mm (or 1.1" further out), i don't know if i should trust that though, if im even reading that correctly.
Actually this one seems better http://kgm.tiwing.com/calcs/offsetcalc.htm
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