Spacer suggestions for a flush look?
03-15-10, 04:44 AM
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OK.....
but out of curiosity, please excuse my noobishness, why would I put 20mm in front and 15mm in rear when all four wheels are 18x9.5 +35? I was always under the impression that you needed a wider spacer in the rear
edit: also, so if VIP is tucking, and not aggressive stance while still being low, does this mean that I should not put any spacer, roll the fenders and just lower until the fender hits the rim?
but out of curiosity, please excuse my noobishness, why would I put 20mm in front and 15mm in rear when all four wheels are 18x9.5 +35? I was always under the impression that you needed a wider spacer in the rear
edit: also, so if VIP is tucking, and not aggressive stance while still being low, does this mean that I should not put any spacer, roll the fenders and just lower until the fender hits the rim?
03-15-10, 09:28 AM
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I run those "junk" wheels also, easy to crack and replace without problems until i find my perfect offset wheels (Te37s). The offsets are fine for Daily Driving for me. Everyone has their own ideal of "FLUSH". +30~35 is fine without stretching. I have to roll fenders already with 275 in the back tire on +35
but if you really want VIP... why are u sticking with 18" rims
I do think VIP is for Sedans vs Coupes however if your going go with the ideal get some JDM VIP Wheels in 19" - 20" size. dont run stretched tires on a sportmax rim 18" (with a sporty rim style 9.5) .. and try to act VIP... thats like uhhh dumb? you expose the rim more to road problems its not a strong rim for that condition have fun cracking ur rims vs a true VIP forged rim.
go with what you like get spacers that you think are "FLUSH" as every else will have a different opinion. ill rather wait and get some 19" JP scaras and then slam and stretch for VIP.
but if you really want VIP... why are u sticking with 18" rims
I do think VIP is for Sedans vs Coupes however if your going go with the ideal get some JDM VIP Wheels in 19" - 20" size. dont run stretched tires on a sportmax rim 18" (with a sporty rim style 9.5) .. and try to act VIP... thats like uhhh dumb? you expose the rim more to road problems its not a strong rim for that condition have fun cracking ur rims vs a true VIP forged rim.
go with what you like get spacers that you think are "FLUSH" as every else will have a different opinion. ill rather wait and get some 19" JP scaras and then slam and stretch for VIP.
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03-15-10, 09:31 AM
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but if you really want VIP... why are u sticking with 18" rims
I do think VIP is for Sedans vs Coupes however if your going go with the ideal get some JDM VIP Wheels in 19" - 20" size. dont run stretched tires on a sportmax rim 18" (with a sporty rim style) .. and try to act VIP... thats like uhhh dumb?
I do think VIP is for Sedans vs Coupes however if your going go with the ideal get some JDM VIP Wheels in 19" - 20" size. dont run stretched tires on a sportmax rim 18" (with a sporty rim style) .. and try to act VIP... thats like uhhh dumb?
03-15-10, 11:23 AM
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In the rear I'm running 235/40/18's, Width 10", +20. My tire is pretty stretched and the tire did rub until I rolled the fenders. If you are +35 w/ 9.5" wheel you'd probably be fine with a 15mm spacer without needing a roll if you run the same tire sizes I have.
03-15-10, 02:13 PM
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^ dont have to tell japan they got it on down pretty well already without any of us telling them.
theres two looks here (keep in mine i run your same setup rims/offsets)
FLUSH = which is doable for your car with stretched tires and spacers
VIP = which is not doable for your car setup. 18" sport looking rims in a VIP format is not VIP (this does not count drop/tuck/flush/2 or 4 door yet)
I just based it on what parts you are using bro. Just trying to give you friendly advise not hating on you. Like i sayed go for what you think is flush, but please dont say your VIP or your going for VIP with this look.
your going for hellaflush? and by all means go for it!
go visit platinum VIP when your 18" are strectched with sporty looking rims and tell them how VIP you are. If Kennedy tells me your VIP ill buy u a beer bro.
save your money get some 19" (stockbody) 20" (bodykit) run a nice VIP style wheel and you will be set
hope benxd and jerry dont mind but heres a great example of a VIP sc300
theres two looks here (keep in mine i run your same setup rims/offsets)
FLUSH = which is doable for your car with stretched tires and spacers
VIP = which is not doable for your car setup. 18" sport looking rims in a VIP format is not VIP (this does not count drop/tuck/flush/2 or 4 door yet)
I just based it on what parts you are using bro. Just trying to give you friendly advise not hating on you. Like i sayed go for what you think is flush, but please dont say your VIP or your going for VIP with this look.
your going for hellaflush? and by all means go for it!
go visit platinum VIP when your 18" are strectched with sporty looking rims and tell them how VIP you are. If Kennedy tells me your VIP ill buy u a beer bro.
save your money get some 19" (stockbody) 20" (bodykit) run a nice VIP style wheel and you will be set
hope benxd and jerry dont mind but heres a great example of a VIP sc300
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03-15-10, 03:12 PM
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^ dont have to tell japan they got it on down pretty well already without any of us telling them.
theres two looks here (keep in mine i run your same setup rims/offsets)
FLUSH = which is doable for your car with stretched tires and spacers
VIP = which is not doable for your car setup. 18" sport looking rims in a VIP format is not VIP (this does not count drop/tuck/flush/2 or 4 door yet)
I just based it on what parts you are using bro. Just trying to give you friendly advise not hating on you. Like i sayed go for what you think is flush, but please dont say your VIP or your going for VIP with this look.
your going for hellaflush? and by all means go for it!
go visit platinum VIP when your 18" are strectched with sporty looking rims and tell them how VIP you are. If Kennedy tells me your VIP ill buy u a beer bro.
save your money get some 19" (stockbody) 20" (bodykit) run a nice VIP style wheel and you will be set
hope benxd and jerry dont mind but heres a great example of a VIP sc300
theres two looks here (keep in mine i run your same setup rims/offsets)
FLUSH = which is doable for your car with stretched tires and spacers
VIP = which is not doable for your car setup. 18" sport looking rims in a VIP format is not VIP (this does not count drop/tuck/flush/2 or 4 door yet)
I just based it on what parts you are using bro. Just trying to give you friendly advise not hating on you. Like i sayed go for what you think is flush, but please dont say your VIP or your going for VIP with this look.
your going for hellaflush? and by all means go for it!
go visit platinum VIP when your 18" are strectched with sporty looking rims and tell them how VIP you are. If Kennedy tells me your VIP ill buy u a beer bro.
save your money get some 19" (stockbody) 20" (bodykit) run a nice VIP style wheel and you will be set
hope benxd and jerry dont mind but heres a great example of a VIP sc300
edit: I think you edited and added the picture, but how are those wheels VIP? they are 5 medium spoke like every other sport wheel? What is the difference? I'm asking because I don't know.
