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Mar 10, 2010 | 01:02 PM

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wheel width and offset question

im sure this question was probaly asked a million times but just need to know before i purchase...18x8 in the front and 18x9.5 in the rear with a 35 offset will i have any issues with the back ? oh and im planning to run 265.35.18tires in the rear...

Mar 10, 2010 | 03:05 PM

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Def rub in the rear.

Front will probably rub too.

Mar 11, 2010 | 12:55 PM

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try a higher offset in order to clear 265's... +48

Mar 11, 2010 | 03:57 PM

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i am running 19x9.5 35 offset in my rear i had to run 225/35s and roll and quaters

Mar 11, 2010 | 05:43 PM

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Im running 18x9 +35 w/ tires at 235/40 and I rub. Still need to roll the rears and I might be good to go.

Are you lowered any?? If not, you can do whatever you like. Cus 4x4's dont rub lol j/k

Mar 13, 2010 | 04:54 PM

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8's need to + 42-45mm and 9.5 need to be 48-50mm and 10's must be 55 + ..Hope that helps

Mar 13, 2010 | 05:20 PM

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thanks alot guys you all really helped, especially you lrd...im sure i might still have to roll the rear but know i what offset would be best for the width...

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Mar 14, 2010 | 07:54 AM

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i have 9" in the rear with +20 which sticks out about an inch
and i use 215/45 so if you want it to clear i say anything above +25 should be good with that setup

Mar 14, 2010 | 06:17 PM

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but do i have to use a 215 tire ? my car is turbo and i need traction...

Mar 14, 2010 | 11:48 PM

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^naw, get the 265's but use a much higher offset and roll the fenders

Mar 15, 2010 | 12:30 PM

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how high offset you think would be good ?

Mar 15, 2010 | 06:24 PM

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8.5 +45ish with a 235/40/18
9.5 +55ish with a 265/30/18 (or is the right size 265/35/18?)

You might need to roll or just shave your fenders a little.