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Help!! Volk TE37 18x9.5 +38 on 3IS

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Old May 30, 2020 | 05:29 AM
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I have a 2016 AWD is 300 F Sport and I am looking to buy a set of Volk TE37 18x9.5 +38 offset (squared). I’m wondering if this setup will fit without having to add spacers so it won’t rub inside the wheel well. I can’t seem to find anything about how this will fit or if I will need to roll my fenders to have them fit. I want a nice flush look. Please help me I’m not trying to spend all this money and not get the look I want.
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Old May 30, 2020 | 09:27 AM
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I have 18x9.5 +38 on my rears, and I don't rub. I am F-Sport springs with about a 1in drop. Is your car on stock suspension? If you are still on stock, I think you'll be fine. What tire were you planning on running with your square setup?
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Old May 30, 2020 | 10:36 AM
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Originally Posted by evltwn
I have 18x9.5 +38 on my rears, and I don't rub. I am F-Sport springs with about a 1in drop. Is your car on stock suspension? If you are still on stock, I think you'll be fine. What tire were you planning on running with your square setup?
Yes I’m still in stock suspension but I’m going to putting on rsr coil overs on. My main concern is the front, do you rub in the front when you turn the wheel to the max?
I plan on running 255/40 all around.
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Old May 30, 2020 | 10:55 AM
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My fronts are 18x8.5 +35 with 225/40/18. I have no issues and I think you'll be okay. I went to willtheyfit.com to see how the tires would be in regards to the fenders and suspension. The site will tell you how far your wheel poke will be. It would help you with rub on lowered suspension though.
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Old May 31, 2020 | 08:41 AM
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I test fitted my rear 18x9.5 +38 on the front and the rim clears the suspension.
I would suggest going with 255/35/18 all around...unless you need the taller tire for some other reason.
Another member has this setup without any issues on RSR Downs. The member is also running a 5mm spacer on the front to flush out the wheel.
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Old May 31, 2020 | 08:47 AM
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Originally Posted by Sasnuke
I test fitted my rear 18x9.5 +38 on the front and the rim clears the suspension.
I would suggest going with 255/35/18 all around...unless you need the taller tire for some other reason.
Another member has this setup without any issues on RSR Downs. The member is also running a 5mm spacer on the front to flush out the wheel.
Thank you so much for letting me know this. Do you remember who the members name of who is running this set up. I was going to put rsr coil overs on my car as well. Also when you test fitted the rim on the front was the rim flush with the body or did it poke a little.
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Old May 31, 2020 | 08:57 AM
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Originally Posted by Rosi3
Thank you so much for letting me know this. Do you remember who the members name of who is running this set up. I was going to put rsr coil overs on my car as well. Also when you test fitted the rim on the front was the rim flush with the body or did it poke a little.
The member is @truu .
When I put the rim on I was only checking for rear clearance, so I didn't put the car back on the ground. Given that truu is running a spacer in the front, I doubt it pokes.
With the coilovers you can control the final height, so you're likely in a better spot to get the best fit possible.
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Old May 31, 2020 | 06:44 PM
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I’m running this setup with a 255/35 all around and haven’t had any fitment issues at all. I’m also lowered on tein springs
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Old Jul 17, 2020 | 01:59 PM
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are you in so.cal? where/who installed your springs?
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