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Old Mar 31, 2008 | 07:03 AM
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hey anybody running this set up with coilovers or the df210
im looking at some rims and i plan to get coilovers after and i want to go low
but i dont want wheels to rub so was trying to decide between
18x8.5 45mm
18x7.5 48mm
18x7.5 43mm
any advice or pics would be nice
Old Apr 2, 2008 | 03:21 AM
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any of you 62 viewers want to share some insight?
Old Apr 2, 2008 | 03:42 AM
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18x7.5 +43 will give you the best clearance and no rubbing for going REALLY LOW.
Tires should be 225/40-18.

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any of you 62 viewers want to share some insight?
Asked and answered.
Old Apr 2, 2008 | 03:52 PM
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thanks
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now u 87 views was that so hard?
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Old Apr 2, 2008 | 10:19 PM
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are we 5x100 or 5x114.3?
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Originally Posted by kortik
are we 5x100 or 5x114.3?
5x114.3mm (4.5")
Old Apr 3, 2008 | 02:19 AM
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I recommend the same as cionide....

I'm running a similar width/offset 18x7.5 with a 42mm offset and if I lowered mine more than the TRD springs, they would tuck nicely. 225/40r18s fit well, probably would have to stretch over an 8.5 inch wheel

the 48mm offset is too high, may? have some caliper clearance issues
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18x7.5 43mm with K-Sport coilovers... do it, DO IT!, DO IT!!
Old Apr 3, 2008 | 03:04 AM
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I know I'm going to get crap for running chrome, but I'm planning these in an 18 with 225/40R18's on mine as soon as I get suffecient fundulation.

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^yeah, you'll get a little bit of crap, at least from me....jk
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I'd do those in a 20, but I'd have to have such a small wrap.
Old Apr 4, 2008 | 06:43 PM
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Weak azz offsets. My wheels are hella weak too.

Get 19x9.5 +15 = hella flush with 225/25/19
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45 offset on 8.5 wide is fine (even on 20s)
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how about 18x8 offset 40
Old Apr 18, 2008 | 01:37 PM
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Originally Posted by DAILYXB-TYPE-R
how about 18x8 offset 40
That's a very safe size and it's sitting just inside the fender if I recall correctly.
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