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Old Sep 18, 2007 | 05:55 PM
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I'm checking out some used wheels but I'm not sure if the offsets will work.

18X7.5 +8
18X8.5 +15

I searched around and most people were running wider wheels with a higher offset. I used an offset calculator (based on 16X7.5 +45 which I read was stock) the fronts moved outward 37mm and the rears 43mm. I'm planning on keeping the stock suspension because my lowered Supra was a huge PITA to drive around. Think they'll be flush or stick out like crazy?

I would just go measure it but I haven't taken possession of the car yet. Put a deposit down and am flying out to buy it friday!
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Old Sep 19, 2007 | 07:17 PM
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Tough crowd.

I'm thinking it'll fit but be a little too extreme for my tastes..
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Old Sep 19, 2007 | 07:27 PM
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eh wait for some 2g ls ppl to come on, puredrifter should be dropping by soon.
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Old Sep 19, 2007 | 07:38 PM
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18x7.5 is stupidly skinny for the LS' front wheels, an 18x8.5 18x9.5 is a better setup.


offset isnt the issue, brake clearance is

oh, and with those offsets ur gunna hafta roll the fenders unless u run stupidly skinny tires too (~200series)
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Old Sep 19, 2007 | 07:39 PM
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like i said...right on cue ^^^...its like he reads minds or something but its magical.
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Old Sep 19, 2007 | 07:43 PM
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damn, oh well. they were some really hot zaubers. looked like amg monoblocks with a polished lip...
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Old Sep 19, 2007 | 09:58 PM
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Originally Posted by LiCelsior
eh wait for some 2g ls ppl to come on, puredrifter should be dropping by soon.
Originally Posted by LiCelsior
like i said...right on cue ^^^...its like he reads minds or something but its magical.
What he said.

Hello to Brew, he's a good guy. Welcome to 2G.
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Old Sep 19, 2007 | 10:28 PM
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right right where are my manners...

Welcome to CL, please search to avoid ridicule and all will be well
(^searching wouldnt have helped here since u had a specific offset question but use it for future reference )
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Old Sep 19, 2007 | 10:54 PM
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Originally Posted by PureDrifter
please search to avoid ridicule and all will be well


Blah blah Blah blah















JK
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Old Sep 19, 2007 | 11:40 PM
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Originally Posted by JBrewster
I searched
werd up

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