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Old Aug 25, 2011 | 06:27 AM
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Hey guys, this is my first post so bare with me! I'm going to purchase some rota grids off of a guy and they are 18 x 9.5 all the way around. I can't remember the offset but i'm pretty sure it's +35 all the way around. I'm asking you guys if you think it'll rub with stock suspension setup, and stock fenders. Will i ned some fender work done? Thanks guys!!
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Old Aug 25, 2011 | 06:42 AM
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1. An aggressive 18" wheel fitment like that won't look good at stock height.
2. If you run a proper tire size (245+) then you will absolutely need a fender roll even at stock height.
3. Stock AP1 rear wheel is 7.5 +65, will stick out 60mm compared to stock.

If you don't want to mess with fenders and are leaving the car stock height, I would look for something around +55.
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Old Aug 25, 2011 | 06:45 AM
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Thanks man! I plan on lowering it on some coilovers next, so it'll only be on stock suspension for a little while.
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Old Aug 25, 2011 | 06:46 AM
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get the suspension first.. you'll look like an idiot with those wheels on stock suspension.
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Old Aug 25, 2011 | 07:09 AM
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Yeah I thought about that already, I doubt I'll actually keep the wheels on until I get coilovers. I'll keep it stock till i pick up some coils
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Old Aug 25, 2011 | 07:12 AM
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I just want you to be aware what you are getting into. It's certainly possible, people run setups like this all the time but it's not just bolt on and go. I'd go with 225/40 front, 255/35 rear tires. You are going to need a full fender roll, rear bumper tab relocation, and negative camber -3 or more. Rear might need flare depending on how low you go.
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Old Aug 25, 2011 | 08:34 AM
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don't do it...those wheels @ that offset isn't for this car!
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Old Aug 25, 2011 | 10:37 AM
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okay here are the specs.....18x9.5 +22 stretched 235 tires..what you think??
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Old Aug 25, 2011 | 11:27 AM
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Even worse. There is no sense trying to make something like that fit unless you are going for hellaflush/fender flare/-5 camber/215 tires. Save those for a 350Z or something that they actually fit on.

The best Grid size available is probably the 17 x 9 +42, new for $750 on Ebay. I'd go that route instead.
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Old Aug 25, 2011 | 11:31 AM
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you will not only need a fender roll, you'll also need them pulled or some fender flares
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