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Old May 6, 2012 | 12:32 PM
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I am going to lower my 2GS with megan EZs and i was going to get a set of wheels too. I am looking to get 19s. I want to get as close to the fenders without shaving them or pulling them. What i would like to know is how much offset do I need to achieve this without spacers.
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Old May 6, 2012 | 12:45 PM
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It all depends on the width of the wheel too. What widths were you looking to get?
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Old May 6, 2012 | 02:43 PM
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u should research those "hella flush" sites to see other people's set ups and then get a similar size set up
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Old May 6, 2012 | 02:57 PM
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Originally Posted by dro916
It all depends on the width of the wheel too. What widths were you looking to get?
Im looking to get 255
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Old May 6, 2012 | 03:11 PM
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255?? That really doesn't tell us anything besides the tire you plan on running!!! You might be into the stretching fad and want to throw it on a 11" wide rim. Get what I am saying.

I will help you figure it out:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Offset_%28wheel%29

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Old May 6, 2012 | 04:31 PM
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My GUESS is not go past 9.5 and not below +30. I had 20x10 +30 all around and it rubbed front and rears without fender mods. But that was 20's.
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Old May 6, 2012 | 07:47 PM
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Originally Posted by YxUxMADDDD
My GUESS is not go past 9.5 and not below +30. I had 20x10 +30 all around and it rubbed front and rears without fender mods. But that was 20's.
??? This is why a proper offset is critical. You can run a 11" tire in back and only have to roll the rear lip. It isn't hard to roll a lip either. I rolled mine using a primitive cheater bar, the key is to slowly work the lip a little bit at a time.
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OP, your inquiry needs more specifics. Also, I asked what size wheel you want in the rear, not what size tire. 850Lexus is right, rolling isn't hard nor that expensive. If you want something flush to your fenders, you will have to consider at least rolling them (usually $25/fender, or a 12-pack of beer, depending on who's rolling).
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