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Old May 15, 2013 | 01:37 PM
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What are the available options in 18x10, 18x10.5, 18x11 sizes that might fit an S2K? (including with heavy pull in rear and roll or +30mm front fenders)

I currently clear 17x10 +44.

Tire size would be 275 or 285, so none of this hella flush stretched crap. That includes a 275 or 285 up front, not just rear.

Is it custom or bust? (e.g., CCW, Volk, etc.) Or are there any other options?

Wheels I know about (that are not custom and are even semi-close):
1. Enkei PF01 -- 18x10.5 +38
2. Enkei NT03 -- 18x10.5 +30 (eek)
3. Rota RT5 -- 18x10 +30
4. WedsSport SA55M -- 18x10 +36
5. WedsSport SA67R -- 18x10 +35
6. WedsSport SA50M -- 18x10 +36
7. WedsSport SA60M -- 18x10 +36
8. Enkei RPF1 -- 18x10 +38

I would also need them to clear the Urge-Essex AP Racing bbk which is another big hurdle, but I figured I would try to get a sense of the universe of available wheels first.

I know we have a few wheel gurus here so appreciate any insight
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Old May 15, 2013 | 02:48 PM
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Work XD-9 -- 18x10 +38 (doubt BBK will work with this wheel)
Advan RG2, RS, RS2, RZ, TC3 -- 18x10 +35
No specs on the new RG3 yet but its spokes come out to the edge of the wheel.

Prodrive GC-05N -- 18x10 +40

That's all I can find at the moment. Thanks for allowing me to take a break from work. =)
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Old May 15, 2013 | 02:48 PM
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The only ones I have seen are the CCW's or something similar. I think you could do something similar with BBS or any 3 piece wheel you just need the right lip and barrel. Any of the wheels you posted should work with overfenders but won't with stock if you are wanting a wider than 255 tire.
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Old May 15, 2013 | 03:18 PM
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Check these out. The CCW Grip...

http://urgedesigns.com/grip.html
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Old May 15, 2013 | 03:21 PM
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Originally Posted by ryuken
Work XD-9 -- 18x10 +38 (doubt BBK will work with this wheel)Advan RG2, RS, RS2, RZ, TC3 -- 18x10 +35No specs on the new RG3 yet but its spokes come out to the edge of the wheel.Prodrive GC-05N -- 18x10 +40That's all I can find at the moment. Thanks for allowing me to take a break from work. =)
Thanks! More to look at.

Originally Posted by Manga_Spawn
The only ones I have seen are the CCW's or something similar. I think you could do something similar with BBS or any 3 piece wheel you just need the right lip and barrel. Any of the wheels you posted should work with overfenders but won't with stock if you are wanting a wider than 255 tire.
Regardless of how aggressive the rear pull is? Good to know if so -- I already had to do a decent amount to get 17x10+44 with 255 to fit, so figured it might be quite the feat to do it without overfenders.

Originally Posted by FISH22
Yeah I'm aware of these (and CCW generally) -- more curious as to if there are any sub-$2k or similar options. But this is looks like the most likely answer.
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I currently run a 17x10 +35 in the rear with a 255. I have 3 degrees of camber. If my tire was any wider it would hit the fender not just rub a little on the inside. I am pulled as much as possible without altering anything within the fender or repainting.

Something you could do is like what S2kJunky did and that is send a set of wheels out to be widened by weldcraft. His RFP1's are 17x11 with a 295 tire on OEM fenders in the rear (rolled/cut fenders).
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Old May 15, 2013 | 04:34 PM
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Originally Posted by Manga_Spawn
I currently run a 17x10 +35 in the rear with a 255. I have 3 degrees of camber. If my tire was any wider it would hit the fender not just rub a little on the inside. I am pulled as much as possible without altering anything within the fender or repainting.

Something you could do is like what S2kJunky did and that is send a set of wheels out to be widened by weldcraft. His RFP1's are 17x11 with a 295 tire on OEM fenders in the rear (rolled/cut fenders).
It's for a track car so I don't really like the idea of any custom widening.

I have -3.4 square and have only done heavy roll which has pulled the fender somewhat (and caused the pop-in dent on one fender ). I wasn't really sure how wide out one can go. I am not totally opposed to overfenders and may end up going that route. Although once all is said and done for the parts and labor, it may just be better to do CCWs (which I can always sell).

I actually have a buddy with 18x10.5 +30 NT03 w/285 (not on a s2k) so maybe I'll mock it up to get a better visual sense of what is involved.

Sucks that we need such high offsets (which can't be fixed by spacers).
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Old May 15, 2013 | 04:46 PM
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Junky tracks his car and weld craft does wheels for oftload racing cars and trucks. I think they are the only ones I'd trust. But yeah something like ccw or any other wheel manufacturer that will do custom offsets and widths would be best.
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Old May 15, 2013 | 05:53 PM
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Go with the SSR Type C in 18x10.5 +45, they are lightweight and prob in the middle in regards to pricing. I have always been curious how those would look
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Old May 15, 2013 | 05:57 PM
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Retract That was a 17x10.5.
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