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Old Mar 30, 2004 | 12:12 AM
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What offset will I need?

iam currently about to buy a set of 5zigen fno1r's my FD question is with this rim and tire combo what offset will I need and will it rub.

18x8.5 255/35/18
18x9.5 285/30/18

btw what do you guys mean when you talk about rolling the fenders
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Old Mar 30, 2004 | 01:19 AM
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Haha, I see "rynberg" got you to change your mind about those S2000 wheels, eh?

Regarding the FN01Rs in those sizes, you'll want a +43 offset front and rear, and 235/40 and 265/35 in tires (respectively).

Now, will it rub? Hard to say. With proper wheel and tire sizing and a stiff enough suspension you shouldn't, but change any of the variables and you may well.

For fender rolling, see here and here.

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Old Mar 30, 2004 | 01:25 AM
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Originally posted by SpeedKing
Regarding the FN01Rs in those sizes, you'll want a +43 offset front and rear, and 235/40 and 265/35 in tires (respectively).

Now, will it rub? Hard to say. With proper wheel and tire sizing and a stiff enough suspension you shouldn't, but change any of the variables and you may well.
Speedking is exactly right about the offsets and tire sizes. Your tire sizes are too wide for those wheel widths.

These wheels are a much better choice! Light and not bad looking either, with enough width to improve grip.
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Old Mar 30, 2004 | 09:22 AM
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Yeah I'd choose 255/40-17 for 9 x 17 FN01R-Cs in 43 mm offset. The S-03s are a tad wider than usual, so go with P-Zero Asimmetricos.
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Old Mar 30, 2004 | 09:31 AM
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Re: What offset will I need?

Originally posted by Ball joint
iam currently about to buy a set of 5zigen fno1r's my FD question is with this rim and tire combo what offset will I need and will it rub.

18x8.5 255/35/18
18x9.5 285/30/18

btw what do you guys mean when you talk about rolling the fenders
Should be able to run 9.5 x 18 all around with 265/35-18 P-Zero Asimmetricos. Depends on your spring stiffness, spring drop, negative wheel camber, and wheel offset (which should be 45 mm or greater).
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Old Mar 30, 2004 | 10:41 AM
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thanks alot guys. I apreciate it
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