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Reply With Quotewould i be able to run 18x8.5 +40 with 225/40/18 tires? i feel like that'd work but i wanna check
And this guy here, has the rota knock-off's. He paid 350 for the set w/tires. :)
03 ES 5spd--Rota torque gloss black 17x8 et. 35--Hankook Ventus V12 evo 235/45/17--D2 coilovers--DC Sports STB--Intake--Brembo calipers--Powerslot Rotors--Stoptech Pads--SS brakes lines--35% tint--5k heads & 5k fogs--Alpine headunit--Kicker 400w amp--Alphasonix sub
would i be able to run 18x8.5 +40 with 225/40/18 tires? i feel like that'd work but i wanna check
*May* get close to the rear upper control arm/knuckle.
Travis has 18x8.5 +35 Enkei's on his. Mine are 19x8 +40mm and are VERY close to the rear knuckle. Though each car is a little different, so it really requires test fitting the wheels. At worst you could run a small spacer to compensate (5mm)
i feel this is the right spot, ok so i'm getting works cr kai.... but i'm also getting fender flares, so what offset could i run with that will i guess "flow" with the fender flares, and from what i have been reading its the front we gotta worry about corret? i was thinking 18x8.5 with a 235 tire, with either 37mm or 35mm offset, i would like to go as low as i can without having any problems... any advice?
well i have 17x8 +40 now and they fit fine.....Originally Posted by RedGalant2k1
Craig (fatal1) had a set of 19x8.5 wheels with +35 offset IIRC I thought they looked perfectly tucking in the fender flares. Without flares tho, the wheels stick out a bit.
^^ so you think the 35mm will clear the front stock struts... yeah i don't wanna go for the roller skate look... thanks qnz
The difference is that your 8" wheels have about a 6" backspacing. An 8.5" +40mm offset generally runs between a 6.30-6.5" backspacing. That is tight to be sure in the rear. But being an 18", and running a 225 should allow for extra clearance. I can tell you I'd have a tough time fitting an 19x8.5 +40mm on my G in the rear without hitting the rear knuckle.
Yes, it will clear the struts front and rear. You 'could' run even a +25 to +30 with mild camber in front and rear and fit flush to the stock fenders, even lower with fender flares. Though, not sure how extreme you really want it.
i guess i really don't know lol, i mean if you go 25 or 30 that requires cutting, and i don't think i'm really up to that lol
thanks dave....i'm considering a trade for the bbs...although it'll be hella temporary i don't like the wheels lol.......i love the offer though
so i found some wheels for a steal it is a 18x8.5 25mm offset, i am curious, how much work am i'm talking about for them to fit the rear, oh and i am running fender flares. I guess i'm asking how much fender rolling/ cutting will i have to do to to make the rears fit with camber adjusted right.. well i guess within tolerances...
AWD Converted Forward Facing 6466 E85 EVO 8 ECU Powered 2003 Galant
while as qnz said i had a wide wheel. the fimensions he gave were correct. they looked great with the fender flares, when i lowered the car to my liking with them on they rubbed on the flare and actually tore one off a little. if i raised the car some i had little to no problems with a slight negative camber but while they looked great the practicality of them wasnt.
i had them with a minor fender roll but you couldmake them fit better with cutting out the fender entirely. the 25 offset may be a bit much though without more extensive cutting to the wheel well
If you give me a week I can tell you for sure. I ordered CR-Kai's last week, 18x8.5 +25 in matte gunmetal, so yeah thats it, the cat is out of the bag.......
99' Galant ES
4G64/63T
AEM EMS
Those are very heavy
Remember how much power im making : )
Not worried about it. Besides, they are a few ounces lighter than the konigs that im coming from.
Last edited by Stewi; 06-29-2010 at 11:07 PM
99' Galant ES
4G64/63T
AEM EMS
ha ha, yeah i was looking at those after i found out rota doesn't make the torques anymore in the offset that i wanted.... but 1300 is a bit much right now lol, all i know is they stick out 38mm more compared to oem offset, but i guess its worth a try lol
compared to what? gram lights? yeah, cheap o rims? not really, i would rather have a sturdy rim and a bit heavy compared to mush lol
Last edited by Galantman03; 06-29-2010 at 11:02 PM
AWD Converted Forward Facing 6466 E85 EVO 8 ECU Powered 2003 Galant
many things....gram lights...although they are a strong wheel...just a very heavy wheel for what it is...
good point Stewi
19x8.5, +32, 235/35-19 tires
2001 w/Old Style VR-4 front conversion
im running 18x8 +15 with an 8mm spacer. thats like 8.5 +13. take away the camber kit and you should be flush as long as you shave the QP and run a 215
depends on the tire size you run really.... , what size are you going with?
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