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Old Nov 8, 2006 | 12:20 PM
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im going to be using 18x7.5 and 18x8.5 with 48 and 50 offset , What the max width tire size i can run without rubbing with a one inch drop.



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Old Nov 8, 2006 | 01:04 PM
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With those offsets and the car lowered I think even the 245/35R18 is going to rub. You are probably going to have to roll the fender lip and run more negative camber.
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Old Nov 8, 2006 | 01:14 PM
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Originally Posted by Jim@tirerack,Nov 8 2006, 02:04 PM
With those offsets and the car lowered I think even the 245/35R18 is going to rub. You are probably going to have to roll the fender lip and run more negative camber.
what offset do you suggest running , i really do not wanna roll the fenders,
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Old Nov 8, 2006 | 01:45 PM
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Something around 55 to 62 rear is going to give you a lot more room on the rear. The front 48 with a 215/40R18 and you would be fine.
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Old Nov 8, 2006 | 02:08 PM
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Originally Posted by Jim@tirerack,Nov 8 2006, 02:45 PM
Something around 55 to 62 rear is going to give you a lot more room on the rear. The front 48 with a 215/40R18 and you would be fine.
ok so what would be the best tire size for front and rear to run with Front 48 and rear 55 offset. and of course trying to go as wide as possible without rubbing ,THanks
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Old Nov 9, 2006 | 03:56 PM
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Originally Posted by CRXsir29,Nov 8 2006, 03:08 PM
ok so what would be the best tire size for front and rear to run with Front 48 and rear 55 offset. and of course trying to go as wide as possible without rubbing ,THanks
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I am running the Volk SF Challenge with a +48 offset (only way to make it fit) and I have the 245/35/18 BFG KDW2, no fender roll and a -2* camber, not lowered and still rub occasionally. So it will be a tight fit.
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Old Nov 11, 2006 | 12:27 PM
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Originally Posted by S2KinVA,Nov 9 2006, 07:00 PM
I am running the Volk SF Challenge with a +48 offset (only way to make it fit) and I have the 245/35/18 BFG KDW2, no fender roll and a -2* camber, not lowered and still rub occasionally. So it will be a tight fit.
Thank you for the input , anyone else got anythign for me?
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Old Nov 11, 2006 | 04:02 PM
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i'm running +48 front and +45 rear with 215/245. I'm lowered at least 1.5". Front doesn't rub. Rear rubs occasionally. I have UK alignment which has more negative camber. No rolled fenders
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