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Old Sep 5, 2009 | 07:32 PM
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Well, I currently have 18x8 +45 front and 18x9 +43 out back.

Im looking to buy 18x10 +38's for the rear and then move my 18x9s up front.

Just wondering if a roll up front would accomodate 18x9 +43? with only a 1" drop keep in mind.

Im assuming I would need a pull too - if thats the case im just gonna buy the downforce 10mm wider fenders.

If anyone knows if I can fit 18x9 +43 up front with just a roll on a 1" drop - please chime in and cofirm.

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Old Sep 5, 2009 | 07:40 PM
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The fronts u should just roll with camber, depending on tire size, the rear u will have to roll and run narrow tire.
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Old Sep 6, 2009 | 12:59 AM
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Can't you rotate the rims to check how much work would be required?

I don't know how theses guys do it (in fact I don't think htey do....tires get chewed up, they rub and eventually damage the fender). From my experince..anything that size with a 255 and LOTS of camber will still require a full flare in order for there to be no contact during compression stroke with steering.
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Old Sep 10, 2009 | 06:34 AM
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hey man how does the 18x9 43 offset fit in the back? what did u have to do and what tire size u running
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Old Sep 10, 2009 | 04:00 PM
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255/40R17 R888. Bumper trimmed. Bumper bolt relocated and the inner metal flange from teh fender has to be cut back as well as the fender lip rolled really tight. I run about -3
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