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Old 01-05-12, 03:12 AM
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Default Help set my mind at ease... wheel questions

Hi Guys

I need some kind of reassurance that I've done my research correctly on my next set of wheels. My car already has rolled rear guards, lowered on DF210's and factory spec camber.

The wheels I'm looking at measure 18x9 et30 & 18x10 et35... any fitment issues at my current ride height?

The tyres I'm not sure on. I was thinking either 225/40 and 245/40 combo or 235/40 and 265/35 combo. Alternatively, are there any other combos I should consider?

I am willing to dial in a couple of degrees camber for clearance but don't want anything extreme as the car is a DD.

I'm after a 'sporty, tuner' kinda stance, like this...


Thanks in advance.
Old 01-05-12, 11:39 AM
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off topic, wow...that car looks way to busy IMHO
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Agreed, but I love the way this car sits
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your gonna need spacers to be flush
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Sunk like a battleship
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Thats what I dont get with offsets. I currently have 20x8.5 et40 all round with a 25mm spacers out back. According to offset calculators the new wheels will push out 16mm in front and about the same rears. So I measured up against the car with a tape measure and it looks to be good fit against the guards. But you guys say it will be sunken?
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