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20 offset or 40 offset?

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Old 10-14-09, 05:27 AM
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anyone?????????
Old 10-14-09, 06:11 AM
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Originally Posted by boxcarfan
so +20 wheels. 18x8 in the front with 225/40/18 and 18x9.5 in the rear with 245/40/18 will not rub?
You will not rub and it will look good..
Old 10-14-09, 09:53 AM
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ok...but the worst that can happen is i will have to get my fenders rolled, which is no big deal for me. but ill for with 225/40 in the front and 245/40 in the rear
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Originally Posted by boxcarfan
ok...but the worst that can happen is i will have to get my fenders rolled, which is no big deal for me. but ill for with 225/40 in the front and 245/40 in the rear
That would be correct. please post pics up when you get the wheels..
Old 10-14-09, 03:02 PM
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haha its gonna be a while. but i will. no doubt.
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Originally Posted by johnee78
The 9.5 +20 should sit the same as a 10.00 by +32 or 34.
Not quite sure where those numbers came from...

9.5" +20 actually sits the same relative to the fender as 10.0" +26

10.0 +32 actually sits the same relative to the fender as 9.5" +26


On the rear quarter panels, I would advise against rolling as it creates dimples in the areas that are square-punched to receive the screws for the fender trim.

Cutting the lip is better, and will eliminate the possibility of distortion.
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Originally Posted by SoCalSC4
Not quite sure where those numbers came from...

9.5" +20 actually sits the same relative to the fender as 10.0" +26

10.0 +32 actually sits the same relative to the fender as 9.5" +26


On the rear quarter panels, I would advise against rolling as it creates dimples in the areas that are square-punched to receive the screws for the fender trim.

Cutting the lip is better, and will eliminate the possibility of distortion.
Bob!! I was hoping you would chime in..I guess my math was off a bit, but it should still work. I also have to agree that shaving is better than rolling..
Old 10-18-09, 03:14 AM
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Hi Lexatlast please tell me what size tires you are using for your wheels? I'm planning to get wheel sizes like yours. Thanks.
Originally Posted by Lexatlast
He's not gonna rub at the top of the fender liner, he'll rub on the edges of his fenders.

i was on tanabe springs and my wheel specs were 19x8.5/9.5 with +35 offsets and this is how my wheels looked for fitment (the springs hadn't settled out at this point, it got lower)






a +20 offset would push those things out pretty far. I'm no expert, but that much more offset, IMO would have the wheels too far out. Rolling or serious negative camber would be needed. Of course, rolling the fenders will give that nice flared look

I actually vote for the +20 offset wheels. Get someone who does some good fender rolling and after its done, you'll have some beast wheels with great fitment. If you get the +40s, it'll be too conservative. Do it once and right!

What do the wheels look like?
Old 10-19-09, 09:18 AM
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Originally Posted by SoCalSC4

Cutting the lip is better, and will eliminate the possibility of distortion.
Isn't it bad to cut the spot welds holding the inner/outer together?
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