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b18c1eg2 Jan 2, 2006 11:16 PM

WHEEL FITMENT
 
Hey whatsup guys I know this has been talked about but sorta still confused so could anyone help me to clear this up I have a set of 18 x 8 and 18 x 9 +46 offset will I be able to fit these wheels on my s2k and also my s2k is lowered on tein s-tech springs

thanks guys

xviper Jan 3, 2006 08:40 AM

This thread should help you figure this out:

https://www.s2ki.com/forums/index.ph...&f=56&t=342793

b18c1eg2 Jan 3, 2006 01:30 PM

i guess i wont be able to run the rims since there not really close to the correct offset, but my question if i was to run the setup that I had mention will I run into a lot of rubbin issue if i dont put more neg camber?

thanks

xviper Jan 3, 2006 02:00 PM

Since you don't state what size of tires you plan to put on those rims, your question can't be answered.

Jim@tirerack Jan 4, 2006 05:27 AM

You would have to be very narrow on the tires for the rear to even have a chance at fitting. The 18x9 would be better with a 55mm offset or higher.

b18c1eg2 Jan 4, 2006 04:32 PM

oh sorry well i was hoping to put 225 40 on the front and 255 35 on the rear

xviper Jan 4, 2006 07:22 PM


Originally Posted by b18c1eg2,Jan 4 2006, 07:32 PM
oh sorry well i was hoping to put 225 40 on the front and 255 35 on the rear

For sure those fronts will rub on heavy suspension compression, like in a hard sharp uphill turn. It may even rub on moderate suspension compression.
You may also rub on those rears. The offset is just not big enough for such wide tires.
Like Jim said, you need about 55 offset in front to be safe and about 65 offset in the rear. If you drive on a glass smooth surface all the time and not make hard turns, then you'd be fine. I don't know of many road surfaces or driving routes where you can do this.

b18c1eg2 Jan 4, 2006 07:55 PM

thanks, I know I need 55 and 65 offset but these wheel I have are the volk av3 and I would really like to run them, if I roll my fender and put my camber at -2.0 degrees on the rears and -1.0 degrees on the fronts would I decrease the chances of rubbing as much

xviper Jan 4, 2006 08:27 PM

Maybe, but I'm not going to stick my neck out and say for sure.

lig Jan 4, 2006 08:38 PM

You will rub - 100% guaranteed.

I am running 18x 9.5 +55 -2.6 degree camber lowered on some stiff coilovers and rub a bit in the back. No way your proposed setup will work.

Sorry.

:hello: Dave - Happy New Year!


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