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Old Jan 31, 2009 | 11:57 PM
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if i was to get rims should i go staggered or does it not look good? its going to be dropped on hotchkis springs.. will it even fit? heres the rims http://wheelstudio.com/catalog/produ...ca119c258c1a59

F: 225/40ZR18
R: 255/35ZR18
Old Feb 1, 2009 | 01:05 AM
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the site doesnt say what offsets the rims are but yea go for these rims! Im not sure if they will fit though..you probably needa roll your rear fenders
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if the back is up to like 18x8.5 itll fit...depending on the offsets you may need to roll fenders if you go past 8.5 wide.
Old Feb 1, 2009 | 01:22 AM
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the rims on the website are stated 9 wide only for this staggered fitment so either way you probably have to slightly roll your rear fenders..but you should definitely get the rims
Old Feb 1, 2009 | 05:16 AM
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i really like these rims... and ____ i dont want to roll the fender if i dont half to bah ;) but they would look real good.. and i love the whole red lip thing. i want to do red stiching on the interior.. these are def a choice in my mind
Old Feb 1, 2009 | 05:31 AM
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i went to another site and i am reading the offset is 35
Old Feb 1, 2009 | 05:52 AM
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18x8.5 et+35 for the rear is fine.
Old Feb 1, 2009 | 05:56 AM
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18x9 in rear and 18x8 front 35 offset for both
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i wonder if 18x8.5 et+35 would be enough clearance for a BBK in the front
Old Feb 1, 2009 | 06:01 AM
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those wheels appear to be the same as the Raderwerks MTEN-80's
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Originally Posted by dubberatheart
those wheels appear to be the same as the Raderwerks MTEN-80's
they are the same.
Old Feb 1, 2009 | 01:33 PM
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8.5 et+35 front will require some modification depending on your drop
9 et+ 35 will also require some modification depending on your drop. hotchkis is 2" front and rear? then you'll need to roll for sure
Old Feb 1, 2009 | 03:18 PM
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damn i dont wanna roll the fenders bah
Old Feb 1, 2009 | 03:32 PM
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a word of advice, staggered wheels are fine for fwd cars, but you shouldnt stagger tires, we alreadu have a lot of understeer from factory, all the extra meat on the rear tires will cause horrible understeer!!!

but if you dont ever push your car hard under corners then just ignore me! lol
Old Feb 1, 2009 | 03:35 PM
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get some coilovers and adjust the height to your liking, don't get impatient and get things fast, save up and do things right
Old Feb 1, 2009 | 08:57 PM
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i just got 18x8 with a 35 offset and my rears rub. theres a lil reference for you
Old Feb 1, 2009 | 11:04 PM
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yea i read the guide.
Old Feb 2, 2009 | 03:57 PM
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how much is the average cost to get your fenders rolled anyway?
Old Feb 2, 2009 | 05:09 PM
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do it yourself and its free. otherwise its about 50 bucks a fender
Old Feb 2, 2009 | 05:32 PM
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i much rather get a pro to do it. 50 bucks a fender iznt bad 4 a nice staggered look tho! thanks for the response
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