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Old Oct 26, 2007 | 06:44 PM
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Default whats the perfect offset for 18x8

i plan on getting wheels in a 18x8 size im at a 2" drop and will prob stay there. i dont really want staggered fitment. i want it as flush as it can be in the front and ill just get some spacers for the rear. any help?
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+38 to +40
Old Oct 27, 2007 | 02:04 AM
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I would say +40 for sure clearance, but +35 for royal flushness with a fender roll.
Old Oct 27, 2007 | 03:21 AM
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So 18x7.5 with a 35 ET should be pretty flush as well, yes?
Old Oct 27, 2007 | 03:34 PM
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I have 18 X 8 with a +38 offset.

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I'd go with a 35 for sure! Flushness is uber sexy!
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Originally Posted by midgethearsexb
I'd go with a 35 for sure! Flushness is uber sexy!
Thank you sir, great use of the word uber as well.

I was thinking of going with these:
Old Oct 30, 2007 | 03:56 AM
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Originally Posted by uberspeed
Originally Posted by midgethearsexb
I'd go with a 35 for sure! Flushness is uber sexy!
Thank you sir, great use of the word uber as well.

I was thinking of going with these:
35 offset for sure! You have two votes from guys that use the word "uber", what more do you need? There's nothing worse than an xB with 17's and a 42+ offset and no drop. Ok, ok, I guess a riced out Civic is worse, but it definitely doesn't look like a 18, 19, or 20 with a 35 offset. Just my opinion...
Old Oct 30, 2007 | 05:08 AM
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Or how about 14" daytons and the "gangster" body kit...
Old Oct 30, 2007 | 11:47 AM
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Originally Posted by xseveredveganx
Or how about 14" daytons and the "gangster" body kit...
Old Oct 30, 2007 | 12:35 PM
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HELL YEAH
Old Oct 30, 2007 | 01:51 PM
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Originally Posted by midgethearsexb
Originally Posted by xseveredveganx
Or how about 14" daytons and the "gangster" body kit...
Notice how I haven't even gone into that thread, left that one alone...
Old Oct 30, 2007 | 02:07 PM
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Originally Posted by uberspeed
Originally Posted by midgethearsexb
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Or how about 14" daytons and the "gangster" body kit...
Notice how I haven't even gone into that thread, left that one alone...
I go into it, just to see how many freekazoids are out there...
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It's hard for me NOT to go into it and laugh. I'm apalled that anyone would come up with and actually produce a kit like that.

I mean, there's uglier ones out there for other cars like 88-98 chevy trucks. But that one may take the cake...
Old Nov 13, 2007 | 02:33 PM
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chadfo do you have a pic with a side profile and did you lower it?
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I installed TRD springs.

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