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Old 03-29-2010, 05:47 AM
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I plan on picking up a set of 5 axis design s5:f wheels next month , the specs are 5x100, 18x8.5 with et 20 or 30 (not sure what offset I want yet).

I was wondering what size tires should I get to get as minimal rubbing as possible, and should I go negative camber ??

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Old 03-29-2010, 01:15 PM
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Might help to mention what your lowered on.
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...and tire size you plan on going with.
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Correct offset would help a lot too.
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Tire size I don't know

I'll be lowered on either trd's or racelands

and offset will probably be 30 all the way around or 30 in the front and 20 in the back
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You'll need to roll the fenders and stretch the tires.
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Okay I was just making sure I needed to roll my fenders, and tire stretching why would I need to? Im buying all new tires for the rims I just dont know what size I want to go with
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Here...some people already did the work for you...
http://www.rimtuck.com/thumbnails.ph...hiclemodel=tC&

When you get the wheels, bolt on up without the tire. Put some 2x4s under it and lower the car on them, and measure. You can probably use a 225/40/18 since the rim size and offset isn't too aggressive.
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um..btw they don't make the s5:f in 5x100 I along w/ others have been after Troy for years to make them in that and he wont...GL w/ that. Are you sure you don't mean the x5:f's, R6:F's or the R5:F's by chance?

Also go w/ the 19's, trust me on this.
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Oh wow you just saved me a grand. I was reading about the 5ad wheels on some forum and someone on a lexus forum had said 5x4.5 was 5x100 , but after reading some more I just realized its not.

I like pretty much all of the 5 ad lineup I just can't choose what exact rim would look best on my car.

And why go with 19's?
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