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Old 05-19-18, 07:00 PM
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Getting pretty tired of reading about wheel size and offset this last week.
Threads can be hard to pin-point the info I need. Also, most info is on 19" setup.

Hoping someone can please help clear this up for me...

Looking to purchase 18 x 8" +35 offset (front) and 18 x 9.5" +38 offset (rear)

Will these fit? It's the offset I'm concerned with. (maybe too staggered and look funky too)
Ideally, I want the wheels as wide as possible without rubbing, but I can add spacers later if needed.
I have RSR down sus in my office going on the car soon.

I know the tires will fit - keeping what I have 225 and 255
Hate to ask there are SO many discussions I just have not confirmed much on the 18" setups.
Thanks!

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Old 05-19-18, 07:04 PM
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Originally Posted by HOMER350
Getting pretty tired of reading about wheel size and offset this last week.
Threads can be hard to pin-point the info I need. Also, most info is on 19" setup.

Hoping someone can please help clear this up for me...

Looking to purchase 18 x 8" +35 offset (front) and 18 x 9.5" +38 offset (rear)

Will these fit? It's the offset I'm concerned with. (maybe too staggered and look funky too)
Ideally, I want the wheels as wide as possible without rubbing, but I can add spacers later if needed.
I have RSR down sus in my office going on the car soon.

Hate to ask there are SO many discussions I just have not confirmed much on the 18" setups.
Thanks!
225 front and 255 rear ? if so yes they fit
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Yes thank you, 225 front and 255 rear.
I must have edited to include that while you replied.

Offset was my concern, particularly on the rear.
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Offset will be fine front and rear.
The 255 will fit the rear rim, but you'd be better off with a 265...it will give you more sidewall, thus a nicer ride. The 255 will be stretched just a tad.
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Good thought thanks. That's part of the reason I want to keep with 18"...more side wall. 255 will technically fit on a 10" rim if needed but I hadn't yet consider in impact of stretching over a 9.5".

I may just go with stock widths. Handle/look awesome being wider but slower straights to some extent.
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