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Old 01-26-2006, 04:42 PM
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18 x 7.5 help

I just picked up a set of ADR M Sport 18 x 7.5 wheels.

First of all which rubber should I run with these. I have been searching and it seems 225/40/18 will rub.

The place I bought the wheels said I would have "absolutely" no rubbing issues with these even if I lowered. I have a friend that can get me a set of Falken 451 for a really great price.

AM I GOING to rub...? This is very important to me as I can still return these wheels

Seann
 
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Old 01-26-2006, 04:44 PM
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Originally Posted by saifa
I just picked up a set of ADR M Sport 18 x 7.5 wheels.

First of all which rubber should I run with these. I have been searching and it seems 225/40/18 will rub.

The place I bought the wheels said I would have "absolutely" no rubbing issues with these even if I lowered. I have a friend that can get me a set of Falken 451 for a really great price.

AM I GOING to rub...? This is very important to me as I can still return these wheels

Seann
what offset you got on those msport? because that will affect whether you rub or not..

same respect.. you got control arms? if u rub, you can get some more negative camber to eliminate that problem
 
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I have a 43 offset (just checked)

Here is my situation:
Got the wheels and am about to order rubber. I just picked up my H Sport control arms, camber plates and rear sway bar. I also have coilovers.

I want to lower the car and not have to worry about rub. I also would like to put a body kit on it (orciari) possibly before spring.

I was speaking with a few different people today and the majority have mentioned with lowering and the 7.5 width I will rub 100%. I would rather downsize the wheel and deal with trying to fix a rubbing issue.
 
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Originally Posted by saifa

I just picked up a set of ADR M Sport 18 x 7.5 wheels.

First of all which rubber should I run with these. I have been searching and it seems 225/40/18 will rub.
215/35-18 is the common fitment ...

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