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Old 11-13-2008, 11:18 AM
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New wheels? WTF? I thought we talked about this yesterday.. Haha.
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Old 11-13-2008, 10:52 PM
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watching b/c it's funny to see people who haven't read up.
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Old 11-14-2008, 06:34 AM
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?what?
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Old 11-14-2008, 08:49 AM
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Originally Posted by purpled_out_tC
watching b/c it's funny to see people who haven't read up.
What are you talking about...?
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Old 11-14-2008, 11:57 AM
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on the perviuos pages, people ask questions when it's obvious they haven't done their homework or "read up". some of the questions could have satisfied by doing some homework and been answered by a bit of research. so i want to see the questions they ask.

i.e. i'm on trd's, but i want to go with 18x8 +35 with 225 tires, will i rub?? or i want to rock 19x8 +25 will i rub??

not the exact questions but close, some were pure common sense.
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Old 11-16-2008, 08:30 PM
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so, i'm a complete noob. when it comes to this stuff, i'm going to s-techs soon, so will i have any problems w/ a setup of 17x8.5 et.35?

again, sorry for the noob question, but i just wanna be sure before i buy them!
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Old 11-16-2008, 09:00 PM
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what size tires you planning on running?
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Old 11-16-2008, 11:03 PM
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well i was thinking 225, but idk...what do you suggest so that i won't have to roll fenders or anything?
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Old 11-16-2008, 11:05 PM
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you'll have to get a different width or different offset if you don't want to roll the fenders. that width / offset combination will make you have to roll the front
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Old 11-16-2008, 11:25 PM
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kinda figured...ok, thanks!
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Old 11-17-2008, 11:12 PM
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you might be ok actually. i run a 17x8.5 et32 with a 245 tire and don't have too much problems rubbing unless i hit some deep dip in the road or something. so running a 225 tire should be good. if anything, some negative camber should help.
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Old 11-18-2008, 01:03 AM
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what drop are you on?

if you're below trd's you'll rub
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Old 11-18-2008, 05:40 AM
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tein basics lowered to around s-tech height. but they're sprung higher than s-techs. my front camber isn't up to stock spec though. but like i said, i'm running a 245, i don't see how 225 is going to be hard to fit. i actually seem to rub more in the rear even though my rears are partially rolled.
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Old 11-18-2008, 10:56 AM
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you're also on a 17" tire which means youre overall diameter is slightly smaller. trust me WITH NO ROLLING you're going to rub.

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Old 11-18-2008, 08:31 PM
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hey guys, thanks for all the help! i just ended up going w/ a different set that was available in a different size than that...

again, i appreciate your help, cuz i'm clueless when it comes to wheels/rolling, etc. lol i'll be the first to admit it.
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Old 11-28-2008, 02:12 AM
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ok, i'm no guru...and i dont think it was answered...

19x8 +40, rub? Wheel suggestion? (Assume stock suspension.)

Edit: I know you have 19x8 +35, better? the additional +5 wouldn't kill me would it? I like the staggered rear wider rims, btw. Nice.
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Old 11-28-2008, 02:55 AM
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you'll be fine
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Old 11-28-2008, 03:29 AM
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thanks.
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Old 12-08-2008, 03:27 PM
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18x8.5 et37 with 225 tires on Tanabe DF210 springs with tokicos...... any rubbage???....couldnt really understand the chart....sorry. ( thats why i ask you instead of assuming...)
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Old 12-10-2008, 06:17 PM
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i know 18x8 et25 wheels for the front will fit but will 18x8 et21 fit for the rear? im thinking of getting 215/35/18 for the wheels. any recommendations on which tires are best in stretching? please let me know. thanks!
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