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Old Apr 19, 2006 | 09:00 PM
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Wheel experts,
I am interested in purchasing a set of wheels with the following specifications:
18 x 8 +52
18 x 9.5 +53

I was wondering if these will work without affecting the turning radius and rubbing issues.

The tire choices are f215 40r18/ r255 35r18.

Thanks in advance
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Old Apr 19, 2006 | 11:09 PM
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https://www.s2ki.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=342793

You might find the answers you are looking for.
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Old Apr 20, 2006 | 12:08 AM
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Thanks gotswap. Just tried the calculator and it looks the rear would be really tight.

BTW, nice wheels. Just curious what are your wheel specs?
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Old Apr 20, 2006 | 04:28 AM
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You could make the 255/35R18 work but you would be better with the 245/35R18.
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Old Apr 20, 2006 | 07:22 AM
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Originally Posted by reachrich,Apr 20 2006, 01:08 AM
Thanks gotswap. Just tried the calculator and it looks the rear would be really tight.

BTW, nice wheels. Just curious what are your wheel specs?
18x7.5 +45 w/225's
18x9 +51 w/255

They rubbed in the rear under very hard cornering.
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Old Apr 20, 2006 | 10:03 AM
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Thanks Jim and gotswap for the feedback.

So the offsets for the front and back sould be fine with the tire recommendations: 215/245?

My S2K is lowered 1.25" all around.

I used the "calculator" and the rears will be pushed out almost an inch.

For the front, I just want to make sure they will clear without issues (+52 offset on 8").

I just wanted to get as much experienced feedback before purchasing the wheels.

Don't want to make the mistake again of running bad offsets.

Thanks!
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Old Apr 20, 2006 | 06:23 PM
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My friend has 18X8 +50 with 225/40/18 and 18X9.5 +55 with 255/35/18. These are the same size tires recommended on Tire Rack for the wheels in these offsets, also on Tire Rack.
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My rear 9.5s came with a 73mm offset. I would personally look for a higher offset, although a lot of folks seem to have no issues. Looks and fits pretty nice, no rubbing with 265s.

Bassem
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