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Old 08-03-2003 | 06:17 PM
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hey im ording my rims tommorow from the place near me im still between gtc and gt7s but they come out to almost the same price so ill wait till last min at the shop. what im really stressed about is width. 18x8 fronts(or should i go 9)

with the back wheels can i go with 10" wide i really want 10" none of that 9 inch crap. and they dont have 9.5" in that rim. so what do i do id like as much feedback as possible , preferably b4 tommorow (monday)



oh and if uve got 10" wide rims in the rear and uve had no trouble PLEASE tell me so i dont have to bit the **** outta my nails waiting for the rims to get in to see if they rub.



im rembling so ill end it please help any advice is appreciated.



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Old 08-03-2003 | 06:48 PM
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If you have coilovers with 2.5" diameter springs you can fit 18x9 front and 18x10 rear with tire sizes 255/35/18 and 285/30/18. This keeps the overall wheel and tire hight within a few mm of stock.
Old 08-03-2003 | 06:57 PM
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9's and 10's are fine...but if u are ordering the gt-c's ro gt-7's be prepared to wait a minimum of 45-60 days seeing as how mackin industries can't keep up w/ the demand for the wheels...
Old 08-03-2003 | 07:08 PM
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damn really. well im more concerned with wheel clearance.



im on stock suspension right now i was gonna get a greddy sometime this summer b4 i went on to suspension... think ill have issues?



oh yea am i gonna have to roll my rear finders im not too into that idea
Old 08-03-2003 | 08:24 PM
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im fitting 18x10 50+ mm offset on stock suspension and no rolled fender!
Old 08-03-2003 | 08:43 PM
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I am running SSR GT3 on my 3rd gen. 18 x 8.5 front and 18 X 10 rear.

The only problem I've had was rubbing on the left front fender. I had the fender rolled and its been great. If you are going with 9s up front be sure you have the proper offset.
Old 08-03-2003 | 09:46 PM
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whats the offset on the front? it should be like 50ish for 9's
Old 08-04-2003 | 04:53 AM
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good thread. How about you guys with 17" rims running 8's and 9's? Or with 8.5's and 9.5's?
Old 08-04-2003 | 10:35 AM
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I think Justin is running ssr comps in 17x9.5 all around. I dont know the offset though
Old 08-04-2003 | 04:32 PM
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i think +47...can i get a confirmation?



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