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Old Jul 19, 2008 | 07:19 PM
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Alright so I've seen a lot of setups but what's the biggest and coolest setup we could run without going wide body?

Like what offsets and wheel sizes can we fit with just a little bit of work on the body? (roll, tab cut, maybe a little bit of pull, wont rob with coilovers and rub's only a little bit on stock suspension)

sorry, I'm used to Subaru fitment where we have only one size of wheels that fits depending on your suspension. lol and this whole thinking for myself on tryin to fit some wheels is crazy!!!!
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Old Jul 20, 2008 | 10:49 PM
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check the low offset wheel thread in the gallery,.....all the way down to +22 on some with flares on the rear and 9.5 width,.......most will be around 9 wide +35-45 for rear and 8 wide for front with +40ish
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Old Jul 20, 2008 | 11:02 PM
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umm im slammed on tein flex, rear are 18x10.5+39 with relocating tab, shave fender, shave rear bumper no finger gap, and -3 camber in the rear
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Old Jul 21, 2008 | 12:51 AM
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Thanks guys!

I kinda went through the low offset thread.

Does the S2K have any bearing problems because of wrong offsets like Subarus do?

and tsanhd, how is it daily driving that setup? I'm definately going to get coilovers before any wheels now that I think of it.
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Old Jul 21, 2008 | 06:42 PM
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you have to realize if you go too wide with wheels and tires you will sacrifice the handling characteristics of the car. You will feel a push in the corners..plus not to mention the added unsprung weight of the car.
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Old Jul 21, 2008 | 06:43 PM
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well I'm gonna keep it staggered no matter what to keep the handling.

i'm thinking 18x9 and 18x10s

that sound bad?
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Old Jul 21, 2008 | 07:13 PM
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Don't be a ! Go wide!
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Old Jul 21, 2008 | 09:49 PM
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Originally Posted by Kaymin,Jul 21 2008, 07:43 PM
well I'm gonna keep it staggered no matter what to keep the handling.

i'm thinking 18x9 and 18x10s

that sound bad?
I'm running 18x8 +56 (225/40/18) front, 18x10 +68 (285/30/18) Rear

Tein Flex with roll fenders and relocated bumper bolt in the rear
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Old Jul 22, 2008 | 12:31 AM
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^^^ That sounds like sex to me i'm gonna look at your pics

EDIT: alright I looked at your pics. The tire sizing is exactly what I want.

we're talking about the black wheels with the chrome lips right?
I'd like to go for a slightly lower offset though because it looks like there's room to pull it off

would it be easier with a 17" wheel?

BTW: Ordered my Bilstein PSS9s today
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Old Jul 22, 2008 | 05:31 AM
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here is my setup:
https://www.s2ki.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=615031

the fronts are 18 x 9 +42 and the Rears are 18 x 10 +37!!!

I have almost a 2 inch lip in the front plus clearance for ANY BBK you can imagine! I also have close to a 4 inch lip in the rear! I should be at about -2.8 degrees of camber in the rear and -2 degrees in the front.

My rear fenders are rolled and my fronts are stock. I am also lowered on KW v3's with a 2" drop.

The car is at the shop today so I should have pics posted tonight of everything installed
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