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Old Feb 8, 2010 | 06:32 PM
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quick wheel fitment question...... will this setup rub on a no drop/moderate dropped 2is?

18x8+28 18x9+37

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edit: 18x8+25, 18x9+25

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Old Feb 8, 2010 | 08:40 PM
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i'm sure someone out there knows!!
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Old Feb 8, 2010 | 09:18 PM
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nope. You will be fine.

just think of this. Most people run 19x8.5 22 front, 19x9.5 22 rear. and compare it.

The way i see it you can even go lower
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Old Feb 8, 2010 | 10:55 PM
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also factor in tire size and suspension set up. we need more info
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Old Feb 8, 2010 | 11:29 PM
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Originally Posted by Signal_jp
also factor in tire size and suspension set up. we need more info
true. Anything wil rub if youre to low and tires are to big. More info pleeeaze. If youre conservative on drop and tire size you should be good without rubbing.
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Old Feb 9, 2010 | 08:36 AM
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im rocking 18x8.5+27 w/ 225/40 in the front
18x9.5+30 w/ 245/40 rear no rub i had a slight rub when i had a 5mm spacer in the rear, could of rolled the fenders but i didnt wanna
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Old Feb 13, 2010 | 04:38 PM
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so if i ran 18x8+25 with 225/40, and 18x9+25 with 245/40, on stock ride height, i should be fine no? .. sorry everyone, i'm a feel noob. my area of expertise is mobile audio
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Old Feb 13, 2010 | 04:51 PM
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far from rubbing.
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