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Old Mar 29, 2010 | 05:47 AM
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I plan on picking up a set of 5 axis design s5:f wheels next month , the specs are 5x100, 18x8.5 with et 20 or 30 (not sure what offset I want yet).

I was wondering what size tires should I get to get as minimal rubbing as possible, and should I go negative camber ??

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Old Mar 29, 2010 | 01:15 PM
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Might help to mention what your lowered on.
Old Mar 29, 2010 | 04:16 PM
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...and tire size you plan on going with.
Old Mar 29, 2010 | 05:57 PM
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Correct offset would help a lot too.
Old Mar 30, 2010 | 03:52 AM
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Tire size I don't know

I'll be lowered on either trd's or racelands

and offset will probably be 30 all the way around or 30 in the front and 20 in the back
Old Mar 31, 2010 | 01:03 AM
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You'll need to roll the fenders and stretch the tires.
Old Mar 31, 2010 | 02:06 AM
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Okay I was just making sure I needed to roll my fenders, and tire stretching why would I need to? Im buying all new tires for the rims I just dont know what size I want to go with
Old Mar 31, 2010 | 02:34 AM
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Here...some people already did the work for you...
http://www.rimtuck.com/thumbnails.ph...hiclemodel=tC&

When you get the wheels, bolt on up without the tire. Put some 2x4s under it and lower the car on them, and measure. You can probably use a 225/40/18 since the rim size and offset isn't too aggressive.
Old Mar 31, 2010 | 04:04 AM
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um..btw they don't make the s5:f in 5x100 I along w/ others have been after Troy for years to make them in that and he wont...GL w/ that. Are you sure you don't mean the x5:f's, R6:F's or the R5:F's by chance?

Also go w/ the 19's, trust me on this.
Old Mar 31, 2010 | 12:48 PM
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Oh wow you just saved me a grand. I was reading about the 5ad wheels on some forum and someone on a lexus forum had said 5x4.5 was 5x100 , but after reading some more I just realized its not.

I like pretty much all of the 5 ad lineup I just can't choose what exact rim would look best on my car.

And why go with 19's?
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