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18x8.5 w/ 35mm offset for the front, any problems?

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Old 05-22-08, 10:00 AM
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Default 18x8.5 w/ 35mm offset for the front, any problems?

Alright guys, I have decided to get a drop and just replace my 18's with new wheels.

I decided to order from TireRack.com but I called them up and they said the 18x8.5 w/ 35mm offset was good for the rear only. I want to get 18x9.5 w/ 38mm offset for the back and put the 18x8.5 in the front. Would it cause any problem? Rubbing?

Any help is appreciated. Thanks.
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yes there will be rubbing. im running 18x8.5 and 18x9.5 +32 all around i rub on hard turns n fat people in the back cause of my drop and i didnt roll my fender
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Originally Posted by isam250
yes there will be rubbing. im running 18x8.5 and 18x9.5 +32 all around i rub on hard turns n fat people in the back cause of my drop and i didnt roll my fender
What springs or coilovers do you have?

Will these solve the problem of rubbing? For example, I get an 18x8 w/ 40mm for the fronts and 18x9 w/ 40mm? I'm also planning on using the stock tires until it's dead if that helps a bit.

I also just don't want to bother with rolling fenders and rubbing that i would rather compromise and get a different width and offset even if it doesn't sit flush.
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with +35 you will not rub. I have 19x8.5 + 33 and I am okay....not sure what tire size the other member is running but I am 235/35-19.
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i am running 18x8.5 with a 25 offset with no problems. i have 235/40/18 tires. i did do the heat gun trick on a small part of the wheel well, but i dont rub on the fenders at all. i am also lowered on tanabe's nf210s. 25 offset looks super aggressive, so 35 will definitely work. good luck!
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