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Old 12-02-03, 02:38 PM
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Question offset for 3rd gen

need help??? wonderin if for the rear of a 93 rx-7 will a 18x9.5 with a 35 offset will work and for the fron 18x8.5 will work on the front with a 35 offset. without modification to brakes...thanks
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front..
-will probably depend on tire size and suspension

back..
-should be good to go so long as the tire isn't huge.
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thanks, well i only have stock suspension i was thinkin maybe the front would rub not sure with a 235/40/18.
on the rears i plan on going 275/35/18...
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I would say that offset is too low front and rear. You may be ok with 265/35s in the back but I would bet that 275/35 will rub the fenders. I can almost guarantee you will hit the fenders entering driveways with 235/40s at a +35 offset up front.
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good lookin out ..thanks
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I have 18x9 with a 40 offset and 235/40 all around. Even though I have not rubbed at all, it looks real close. I am also lowered with RB springs.




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