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Old Oct 28, 2008 | 05:37 AM
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ok so im looking at some wheels that i want...but they are 18 x 8.5 in the front and 18 x 9.5 in the back...what kind of spacers would i need? and would there be rubbing issues with that size on the back? and what size tires would i need for both? also if someone has a picture of these sizes (especially that 9.5) i would like to see what they look like. would the wheels "stick out" from the car if they were that big?
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Old Oct 28, 2008 | 05:41 AM
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key info you forgot to indicate: what are the offsets of those you are looking at. imho, 19s would be better. 18s to me are the go between, as if you're stuck between points a-b, lol
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it says 32mm front and 35mm back but it also says lip size 1in front and 2in back...i thought the offset was the lip size...am i just really confused?
anyways the ones im looking at are the ADR M-Classic http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/18-AD...mZ190261977397 anyone know anything about them? and i want 18's...im geared more towards performance and i think 19's on my car would be to much
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Old Oct 28, 2008 | 06:19 AM
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For me stagered 19" looking good
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Old Oct 28, 2008 | 07:22 AM
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Old Oct 28, 2008 | 01:16 PM
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ok...last time i checked, i asked for information..not your opinions...
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Old Oct 28, 2008 | 01:40 PM
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Originally Posted by fordsvtmfl
ok...last time i checked, i asked for information..not your opinions...
lmao... I definitely advise not posting pictures, bc you'll get a ton. They mean no harm just trying to help-cool? Anyways few run 18's on the GS since some come stock with 17s. From what your telling us you shouldn't have any problems at stock ride height. Spacer size depends on the stance your looking for. Consult H&R about what works best... GL

offset question...

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Old Oct 30, 2008 | 04:46 PM
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Originally Posted by fordsvtmfl
ok so im looking at some wheels that i want...but they are 18 x 8.5 in the front and 18 x 9.5 in the back...what kind of spacers would i need?
Spacers to do what? What look are you going for? How big of a drop?

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and would there be rubbing issues with that size on the back? and what size tires would i need for both?
Back should be fine. You can go 235/40 or 245/40 up front. The rear can be 265/35 or 275/35.

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would the wheels "stick out" from the car if they were that big?
With the current spec, nothing should stick out. Still, the tire size and the drop will also determine how things will look.
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Old Oct 30, 2008 | 05:14 PM
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Originally Posted by Neo
Spacers to do what? What look are you going for? How big of a drop?


Back should be fine. You can go 235/40 or 245/40 up front. The rear can be 265/35 or 275/35.


With the current spec, nothing should stick out. Still, the tire size and the drop will also determine how things will look.
I kinda wondering on your bottom screen..you have the side mirror with the blinker...Where can i get those at?...I check L-tune and says it japanese model only and will not work with US. Is that true? Need info....
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