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Old 03-30-2007 | 02:10 PM
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Those are my current wheels in the way they sink in is KILLING me!!!!!!!!

They are 18x7.5 with a +47 offset

My new wheels I want to be flush, what size or offset should I look for...I looked through the pages here but it really didnt tell me what sits perfectly flush
Old 03-30-2007 | 02:56 PM
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between +35 and +40 should do the trick. as for rubbing, I'm not quite sure.
Old 03-30-2007 | 03:16 PM
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just get a set of 20mm spacers you'll be fine.
Old 03-30-2007 | 04:15 PM
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NoOoOoOoOo.....! Dont get rid of them, get some spacers. It looks too beautiful to change to something else. I would think 20mm will be too much. 15mm maybe?
Old 03-30-2007 | 05:17 PM
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i vote on getting spacers! I love your wheels man, they make you stand out!
Old 03-30-2007 | 05:20 PM
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Well im going with gold ones again just the newer model.
Old 03-30-2007 | 05:20 PM
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I too say get some spacers...unless you wanna sell me those wheels.
Old 03-30-2007 | 07:10 PM
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18x8, et35
17x8, et35
these sizes will stick out 18mm more and be 12mm wider than your current wheels. you can stick a 5mm spacer in the rear with this setup.

If you get a rear 5mm spacer, rubbing may occur in the rear depending on your drop and tire size (stick with 225/40/18 for lower chances of rubbing).

if you REALLY want flush then...
18x8.5 et35 or 18x8 et30. you can still put a 5mm spacer in the rear, but rubbing will occur without fender rolling.

i have 18x8.5 et30 front, 18x9 et24 rear + 5mm spacer. my setup pokes out just barely (1-2mm)

you could put wheel spacer on (20mm front, 25mm rear) and it'll sit really nice. since youre turbocharged, I wouldnt run adapter-style spacers (which is what you'll need for those sizes). the added torque from your turbo will put excessive wear and tear on your wheel bearings if combined with these spacers.
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i have 18x8 40 and they are fine unless i turn really tight then they rub a little bit...but i wouldnt get rid of yours nastyness kid i love them....if you get rid of them pm me i gopt someone who will buy them immediatly
Old 03-30-2007 | 09:13 PM
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i've got 18x7.5's +48. i run 15mm spacers up front, and 20mm spacers in the rear. Sometime i'll be selling the 15mm set, moving the 20mm set to the front, and buying a 25mm set for the rear

yay flush!
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^^nice...i wanted to run 20mm but i was told its not good for the wheels..?..true or not
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i dont have any problems.
Old 03-30-2007 | 09:17 PM
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cool..i just didnt wann atake a chance i love my wheels..lol
Old 03-30-2007 | 09:18 PM
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as long as you run longer studs, your fine.
Old 03-30-2007 | 09:19 PM
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ok cool..then im gettin them..for the rear
Old 03-30-2007 | 09:22 PM
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No reason for properly installed spacers to hurt the wheels.
It should act just like the hub when torqued down.
Old 03-30-2007 | 09:22 PM
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spaced out rears and tucked in fronts? that's not gonna look retarded or anything..
Old 03-30-2007 | 09:24 PM
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umm i dont think so..if anything i woudl go with 15mm in front liek everyone else..?..right
Old 03-30-2007 | 09:25 PM
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Originally Posted by Neothin
spaced out rears and tucked in fronts? that's not gonna look retarded or anything..
Come on dude, that was the shizzle in the 60's and 70's!
Maybe it's making a comeback!
Old 03-30-2007 | 09:26 PM
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the reason they run front AND back spacers is because it looks good. ;) whatever floats your boat dude, but i say with 99% certainty 20mm spacers in the rear with no spacing up front is going to look like sh*t


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