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Old Apr 8, 2008 | 08:02 PM
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this is 15x7.. with this, the tire will kinda stick out right? like even out with the body?[/url]
Old Apr 8, 2008 | 08:06 PM
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Uh, what's the offset on the 15x7? I know the 15x8 is a -27 and it pokes like a ****.

Edit: I got my offsets mixed up.
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15x7 is a 38 offset and 15x8 is a -27 offset
Old Apr 8, 2008 | 11:26 PM
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38 offset will not be flush without spacers.
Old Apr 9, 2008 | 12:29 AM
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I no they need a nice low offset 15x7
Old Apr 9, 2008 | 02:34 PM
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Or at least something between +38 and -27, haha... I think a +15 offset 15x9 would be perfect... lots of lip and good clearance.
Old Apr 9, 2008 | 10:19 PM
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I def recommend the -27 instead of the +38. Just pick up some flares and you'll be golden. its what im runnin ;)
Old Apr 10, 2008 | 05:49 AM
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If you look up SAKURA, Eric is running them on the box.
Old Apr 10, 2008 | 08:40 AM
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here ya go,






Old Apr 10, 2008 | 01:38 PM
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I love those wheels.
If I could I would run them in a heart beat. but, i need air to do it.
Old Apr 22, 2008 | 03:00 AM
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I saw the other thread about these and my wife wants these for her RS4, thoughts?
Old Apr 22, 2008 | 03:17 PM
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Those look really nice on there....

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Old Apr 22, 2008 | 05:08 PM
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Originally Posted by Kanchi
I saw the other thread about these and my wife wants these for her RS4, thoughts?

IMO they only look decent with air and flares.
Old Apr 25, 2008 | 07:26 AM
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air? what for? maybe 1-2in. more of a drop on these wheels? you be hittin fenders. full potential and function of air would not be used to its fullest. be better off tuckin tsurachi on a vip wheels . . . . .
now fender flares for this setup, yes.

Old Apr 25, 2008 | 11:09 AM
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flares def needed
Old Apr 25, 2008 | 02:31 PM
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I know its going to be like another drop but I need air. I would be lower than Jason in his gen 1.

Give it some time. You know eric has the flares sitting at home waiting for some thing to be done to them.
Old Apr 25, 2008 | 08:37 PM
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yeah brian, you would need air with that molded kit you have. if i had a kit, then i may consider air just to get up on over things, but with the set up i have now. i rather allocate funds elsewhere, maybe towards my UCF30 and finish that project . . . . . .
Old Apr 26, 2008 | 04:21 PM
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waiting for pics with the new wheels
Old Apr 29, 2008 | 06:19 AM
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I may pick up the 15X7 in silver for my box. My wife thinks they are SEXY.
They have a 2 1/4" lip which is fine with me plus they won't stick out.
Found a nice pkg. deal with some Falken ZE-912s 195/60/15s.
Old Apr 29, 2008 | 06:30 AM
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I think they would work out fine if you get stretched tires and camber.

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