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Old Jul 10, 2008 | 09:10 PM
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18x8.5 +35 ,215/35/18 Fronts and 18x8.5 +35 ,215/35/18 XXR(Sportmax) 962 in Gunmetal


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And yes I know i should drop it, thats why i got these

Install tomorrow
Old Jul 10, 2008 | 09:14 PM
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IMHO.. needs more tire, just doesnt feel in the gap to well.. posslibly cause its not lowered.. not sure..
Old Jul 10, 2008 | 09:20 PM
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You are very right I also think i should have gone with 40series tires but whats done is done. I just hope it looks way better with the DF210.
Old Jul 11, 2008 | 04:31 AM
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It might rub in the front...
Old Jul 11, 2008 | 04:35 AM
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I would have gone wider at rear...
Old Jul 11, 2008 | 04:39 AM
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Damn that is loooow pofile. No worries, I think they'll still look really good when you get the DF's on there. I really like 962's, came really really close to getting those. Good choice. Pics when the DF's are on!
Old Jul 11, 2008 | 07:05 AM
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215/40's would have been fine on DF's even with the +35 offset; next time ask before you buy, we're here to help.

Not flaming you, just letting you know we're here for you.

BTW, yes, the DF's will make it look a lot better, but you're still going to chunk up those wheels with such little sidewall. Don't be upset when it happens, since you know it will.

P.S. The wheels look great, but the rubber bands look silly.
Old Jul 11, 2008 | 07:09 AM
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Drop it like its hot and snap some more pics
Old Jul 11, 2008 | 10:12 AM
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I love the look of the GUNMETAL!! Thanks for posting the pics!! I'm going with 18" wheels also!!!

I think you should have put on a little more meat on the tire though. Kind of scary when hitting those potholes. Maybe 225/40 would have been better.

FYI - Stock tires dia 205/55/16 = 24.9"
Your tire dia 215/35/18 = 23.9"

One whole inch smaller = 3.8% too fast on your speedo.
3.8% = speedo reads 60 mph = actual speed 57.7

Just sharing some technical tire info.....
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