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Old Oct 23, 2009 | 01:23 AM
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What offset do I need (FD)?

I ordered a set of 18x9 wheels for the front of my car, what offset do i need Im hearing +45 does that sounds right? also will i need to role my fenders to fit them
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Old Oct 23, 2009 | 01:29 AM
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First sticky in the suspension/wheel/tire/and brake forum. Download it...read it.
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Old Oct 23, 2009 | 03:46 AM
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okay i saw what you were talking about but im still a little confused and I dont want to give the wrong offset for my order. I'm using a set of 255 tires with 35mm sidewall on a 18 inch wheel. any suggestions for the offset
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Old Oct 23, 2009 | 09:39 AM
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What offsets are the wheels you are looking at offered in?
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Old Oct 23, 2009 | 09:57 AM
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+45 is a good offset for 9" wide rims.
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Old Oct 23, 2009 | 02:50 PM
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Ya you're good to go.

Rock 255/35/18 all around for optimal balance.

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Old Oct 23, 2009 | 08:03 PM
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thanks guys the wheels are offered in any offset. Im going to use 335/30/18 in the rear. huy suggested the +45 offset for the front wheels 18x9 with a 255/35/18 tire but he thought i should double check.
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Old Oct 23, 2009 | 10:03 PM
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+45 will work. However, you'll have to determine how aggressive you want to go with the fitment. If you are looking for the "hella flush" look, you'll need something more aggressive than +45 in the front.
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Old Oct 24, 2009 | 09:14 PM
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no i really want it to be able to turn really well without rubbing so thats not a big deal. i personally think stock looks good
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Old Oct 24, 2009 | 10:24 PM
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Then a +45 will work just fine. Here's a hot of my car with 17x9 +43 with 255's:

https://www.rx7club.com/vbgarage.php...ype=im&id=6597
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Old Jan 31, 2010 | 06:18 PM
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thats sick man! It looks perfect did you have to roll the fenders?
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Old Jan 31, 2010 | 07:48 PM
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Originally Posted by rotorooter93fd
thats sick man! It looks perfect did you have to roll the fenders?
If you are referring to my pic above, the front fenders are rolled but not the rear. It actually sits a tad lower normally. I had just taken the car off jack stands and washed it that day so it hadn't settle back down yet.
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wow and it still looked great
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