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Apr 8, 2004 | 04:57 AM

JASciON

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Will I have any rubbing?

Let me know what you think. I'm getting 18x7.5 with a 43 offset 5Zigen Hyper 5ZR and i'm going with 215/35-18 tires and a 2" drop. Do you think I have any rubbing?
Will I need spacers?
Thanks in advance.

Apr 8, 2004 | 05:10 AM

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it might rub...you need to get 40 or lower offset to be safe...

Apr 9, 2004 | 12:15 AM

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https://www.scionlife.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=348

Apr 9, 2004 | 12:27 AM

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That thread really isn't that great. Not to specific. For my size it just say "mentioned by someone" But anyway I got my 215/35/18 43 offset and it BARELY clears the rear arm so I called up this one shop I usually deal with and he said he can get either 3mm or 8mm spacers and told me that the 3mm would be the best. What do you think?

Apr 9, 2004 | 12:31 AM

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you probably won't have any rubbing issues, but you'll most likely need a 5mm spacer in the rear to make everything fit

- Brian

Apr 9, 2004 | 12:58 AM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by JASciON

i know what you mean. you kind of have to read through and see what people post. this is the post i was referencing to look at. it is very close to what you are looking for, so i thought it might help

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Originally Posted by ScionVan

I can also guarantee you that an 18x7.5", +45mm offset wheel will be putting your wheel/tire precariously close to the rear suspension beam. It should fit, but seriously, it's not worth the risk imo. With some spirited driving, and depending on how flexible your tire's sidewalls will be, you will experience some rubbage against the suspension member, which is sooooo much worse than rubbing against a body or plastic part. Also, to reiterate, a 17x7.5", +45mm will not even allow your car to roll cuz it'll straight up scrape against the suspension; that's how close it is!

Apr 9, 2004 | 02:42 AM

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Stupid question I know because I've seen the answer before but, Having a 43 offset VS. a 45 make my wheel closer to the suspension arm or farther from it?

Apr 9, 2004 | 06:46 AM

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45mm will be closer then 43mm
currently 45mm front 30mm back..using 15mm h&r spacers rear.....after i droped my car the tires in the back became very close to the bar....didnt rub though....doesnt mean other 45mm offset rims wont though....all wheels are different...

Apr 9, 2004 | 06:53 AM

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almost same question i was thinking of buying some rims off a friend same rimes 5zr with 43 offset. However the tires are 235/40/18 What is the 40 for does that mean tire is wider and will rub?