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Old 04-04-07, 11:01 AM
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Hey all,
I finally decided on some wheels and I just want to make sure of the offset before I get them, because they will have to be ordered. All of the "definitive" guides I've read don't specifically address this combo and are vague at best.

This is the wheel again: http://www.kxwheels.com/productdetai...detailid=15245



(And the crude photoshop again) I dont have 3G's to drop on wheels right now, so they'll have to do.

225/40-18 Offset:40 is the set up I was looking to run and I'm not sure about the tire width and offset. I don't want to have to mod the fenders at all, and I'm going to run the same size all around so I can rotate them. The only suspension mod I plan to do is probably a 1" drop later on. The 40 offset seems a little snug by what I've read, and the 225 tire is just slightly wider than stock. Do you all think 40 is ok to clear stock calipers or should I use 45?

Thanks in advance for any input,
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No one? Will 40 work? or should I go 45?
Old 04-13-07, 09:43 AM
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don't know about 40, but most run +42 to +45
btw - i'm running 18x8 +45 w/ 225/40 and 1.5" drop with no rubbing
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Thanks JD. I'll go 45...
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