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Is it gonna look awkward...?

Old 12-11-08, 01:19 PM
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Im thinking of getting some SSR GT7 wheels, they are 19x8.5 with a +31 offset both front and rear.. do you think they will stick out too much in the front? im dropped on s-techs and don't plan on getting coilovers soon... im also thinking I should run a 225 35 19 to avoid rubbing issues. Your thoughts and opinions please
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I think you will rub a little bit in the front but nothing major. I would get something wider for the rear but just my opinion anyway.
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Originally Posted by gc86
Im thinking of getting some SSR GT7 wheels, they are 19x8.5 with a +31 offset both front and rear.. do you think they will stick out too much in the front? im dropped on s-techs and don't plan on getting coilovers soon... im also thinking I should run a 225 35 19 to avoid rubbing issues. Your thoughts and opinions please
I'm running a 19x8.5 with a +36 offset in the front with no problems whatsoever (235/35 tire). You can always get a spacer if the fitment is not quite right.
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well I tryed the wheels on and it seems pretty flush, just sticks out a hair in the front.. should I try 235/35/19 in the front? im having a hard time finding 225 35 19's locally, I wonder if it will decide whether I rub or not, any advice? I also noticed the 255/40/19's look really meaty, a big difference from the stock 255/40/18, why is this?
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