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Apr 3, 2008 | 07:35 PM

DoHwan

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Another Offset problem

Ok. I bought these rims that are the R2 DTR-3 Black with chrome lip rims.
I have a problem though. I have an IS350 and the fronts don't seem to clear the brakes? The front rims are 19x8.5 +35 and the rears are 19x9.5 +40. What spacers will I need to make the rims look flush with my IS 350?

ANY help on this will be appreciated

thanx.

Apr 3, 2008 | 08:13 PM

DoHwan

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nobody know?

Apr 3, 2008 | 08:31 PM

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On a 9.5 it won't be totally flush but it'd be close, a small spacer could be used, but maybe not even needed if you don't stretch the tire any.

Edit: What Llama said, I was just reading the flushness portion with concern of a drop.

Last edited by Zanorath; Apr 3, 2008 at 09:41 PM. Reason: Because I didn't read the actual question

Apr 3, 2008 | 08:56 PM

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The mooncakes you bought arent R disk or High disk...

thats why they wont clear the brakes... its not the offset but the 'face' of the mooncake itself. As for the spacers for a flush look, what drop are you running/tiresize?

Apr 3, 2008 | 10:56 PM

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the front: 19X8.5 with 245/35
the back: 19X9.5 with 270/30

the car is lowered, I'd say, approx 1-1.5 inches.

I guess I'd have to use the spacers 'cause the brakes won't clear

Apr 3, 2008 | 11:04 PM

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with 245 and with spacers, it will probably need some fender rolling...

Apr 3, 2008 | 11:06 PM

DoHwan

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I was afraid of that...
I guess I'm getting something else for my IS then...

thanx for all your guys' input

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Apr 3, 2008 | 11:21 PM

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IF you went with the vip stretch look, then you'd be fine.

Apr 4, 2008 | 05:36 AM

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i had to so spacers on the front only to clear my BBK...5mm is what you need. i dont see any issues so far but 235/35 will work. i get slight rub occasionally when i give it a full turn. sounds worse then it is. i am going to heat the corner it touches this weekend and give it a push.