I have some Konig rims that have been just sitting in my room for over a year and will be mounting them next spring. I have two ?'s

Ist: for the rear i have The OTG 10mm shims, if im going to be runing 18's x 7.5 with a 45mm offset will the 10mm shims work or will i need spacers to bring the wheels out to the lip of the fender, and if i do this will i need to roll the rear fenders?

2nd: for the front i know i will need soom spacers, i just dont know what size to get for it to look right.

keep in mind that I dont have endless amounts of cash.

Thanks much.

 

also keep in mind that im droping it 2in.

 

10mm for the rears will pull your rims flush with the fronts.

As for needing them, it really isn't necessary for a 7.5 wide rim and with that 45 offset. I think you should be OK.

 

I had 18" Konig Unknowns, 7.5 wide, 45 offset, OTG shims, and 2" drop. You wont have any problems. You DON'T need spacers for the front.

 

Thanks man. hey I still have a few photos of your car's from that show last year in Millwaukee.
I think it was Nightvisons or some thing, If you want them I can send them your way.

 

There is no way I could have run a 45 offset without spacers. MY 42 offset almost rubbed the welded nut on the suspension arm. I couldnt get my pinky between them without spacers.

 

OTG shims are your friend, that's why I don't need wheel spacers

 

I couldn't disagree more. 7.5 +45 will rub the inside of the rear rim against the frame.

I have +45 rims, and 25mm rear spacers _almost_ get the edges of the rims where they should be. 35mm would really do it, but I don't think a spacer that big is a good idea (25 is pushin!) If i do anything else, it will be new wheels.

It is true that the rears have an extra +10 offset, and he OTG shims do a good job of bringing the rears inline with the fronts, as drewspeed says.

to answer your question, I think it's a great idea. I wouldn't run 45s without some sort of shim/spacer - not a good idea.