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Mar 12, 2008 | 03:31 AM

xatomisk

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Question on rim size

I plan on getting some wheels soon but i dont know what size to get. Its either between a 17x8.5 or 18x8. Is the ride really different with 18s and 17s? Thanks in advance for the help.

BTW Im on S techs.

Mar 12, 2008 | 03:41 AM

dablackghost

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I would def get the 18's for me I thought the ride is actually a lot smoother. i got tire size 225/40. Thats just my pref. for rims and tires check out edgeracing.com they have good deal!

Mar 12, 2008 | 04:13 AM

xatomisk

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ohh i already know which rims im planning to get. Im still contemplating on the size. what is your offset?

Mar 12, 2008 | 07:21 AM

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If you go with the 18x8 size, just be sure to get wheels with a +45 or +40 offset.

Mar 12, 2008 | 07:41 AM

xatomisk

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why not a +35 offset? doesnt it sit more flush that way?

Mar 12, 2008 | 02:41 PM

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on stechs flush 18s will equal rubbing and that will suck.

Mar 12, 2008 | 03:35 PM

Leo_EdgeRacing

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You can get away with 18x8 ET 35. Its once you got to 18x8.5 ET 35 that you will get rubbing.

Mar 13, 2008 | 04:58 AM

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i got 18x8 et35 with b&g coilover. i never had rubbing issue.

Apr 2, 2008 | 12:03 AM

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I was wondering about OZ Racing wheels

i want the Ultraleggera Black wheels and they only come in 18x8 with 48 offset and i have S Tech springs. Would i have any issuese with rubbing and if not will it look flush?

Apr 2, 2008 | 12:13 AM

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18x8 +35 with a 225/35 tire and I rub slightly over big bumps or dips. That was on stechs anyways. I have coils now that I need to install so I'll need to roll my fenders more.

Apr 3, 2008 | 03:01 PM

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Re: I was wondering about OZ Racing wheels

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Originally Posted by Madenot

i want the Ultraleggera Black wheels and they only come in 18x8 with 48 offset and i have S Tech springs. Would i have any issuese with rubbing and if not will it look flush?

You should not rub with that offset, but you will definately not be flush. You would need to use about a 10mm spacer for that.