My new wheels are coming soon, what do you think?
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My new wheels are coming soon, what do you think?
Would these fit?
19x8.5 (front) +45 w/ 255/40 tires
19x9.5 (rear) +45 w/ 275/40 tires
I ordered from Tirerack, they mounted and balanced everything for me (I included TPMS sensors, for convenience). They said any problems and I could ship it back for a full refund, less the shipping. Not bad..
19x8.5 (front) +45 w/ 255/40 tires
19x9.5 (rear) +45 w/ 275/40 tires
I ordered from Tirerack, they mounted and balanced everything for me (I included TPMS sensors, for convenience). They said any problems and I could ship it back for a full refund, less the shipping. Not bad..
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Would these fit?
19x8.5 (front) +45 w/ 255/40 tires
19x9.5 (rear) +45 w/ 275/40 tires
I ordered from Tirerack, they mounted and balanced everything for me (I included TPMS sensors, for convenience). They said any problems and I could ship it back for a full refund, less the shipping. Not bad..
19x8.5 (front) +45 w/ 255/40 tires
19x9.5 (rear) +45 w/ 275/40 tires
I ordered from Tirerack, they mounted and balanced everything for me (I included TPMS sensors, for convenience). They said any problems and I could ship it back for a full refund, less the shipping. Not bad..
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Would these fit?
19x8.5 (front) +45 w/ 255/40 tires
19x9.5 (rear) +45 w/ 275/40 tires
I ordered from Tirerack, they mounted and balanced everything for me (I included TPMS sensors, for convenience). They said any problems and I could ship it back for a full refund, less the shipping. Not bad..
19x8.5 (front) +45 w/ 255/40 tires
19x9.5 (rear) +45 w/ 275/40 tires
I ordered from Tirerack, they mounted and balanced everything for me (I included TPMS sensors, for convenience). They said any problems and I could ship it back for a full refund, less the shipping. Not bad..
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Guess what I was worried about is I'm 18", 255/40 on +38 offset in the rear and I rub.....with a 1/2 inch drop. He's taller and wider............although I know he has less offset(if you will), I think he might be rubbing in the rear.....and we don't know if he's lowered at all.
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Guess what I was worried about is I'm 18", 255/40 on +38 offset in the rear and I rub.....with a 1/2 inch drop. He's taller and wider............although I know he has less offset(if you will), I think he might be rubbing in the rear.....and we don't know if he's lowered at all.
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JAT1, my car is lightning yellow.
Right now the order has been placed, but has not shipped until they actually stock those wheels in the Reno warehouse (as I didn't want to pay for a cross-country freight charge). They said they don't know when they'll actually ship, but asked what my cut off date is before they cancel the order. I said one month, as I'm in no rush. Until then, I could alter the order or cancel. Just thought to get some input before the order gets processed.
DinhX8, I have the stock suspension. I don't have any plans for any new suspension work.
I'm a bit confused about the offsets, though. I'm assuming the +45 offset should be good for these wheels. My understanding is that a smaller offset would cause the wheels to protrude further out, which would increase the chances at rubbing. But +45 would keep them just inside the fender. (or am I mistakened?)
I chose 40 series tires as I don't want too stiff of a ride. Given that my car hasn't been lowered, I felt I should have enough clearance, but we won't know until I actually see them installed.
I will definitely post pics once I get them..
I was initially considering a 19"/18" wheel setup for a more aggressive look, but decided not to go that route.
Right now the order has been placed, but has not shipped until they actually stock those wheels in the Reno warehouse (as I didn't want to pay for a cross-country freight charge). They said they don't know when they'll actually ship, but asked what my cut off date is before they cancel the order. I said one month, as I'm in no rush. Until then, I could alter the order or cancel. Just thought to get some input before the order gets processed.
DinhX8, I have the stock suspension. I don't have any plans for any new suspension work.
I'm a bit confused about the offsets, though. I'm assuming the +45 offset should be good for these wheels. My understanding is that a smaller offset would cause the wheels to protrude further out, which would increase the chances at rubbing. But +45 would keep them just inside the fender. (or am I mistakened?)
I chose 40 series tires as I don't want too stiff of a ride. Given that my car hasn't been lowered, I felt I should have enough clearance, but we won't know until I actually see them installed.
I will definitely post pics once I get them..
I was initially considering a 19"/18" wheel setup for a more aggressive look, but decided not to go that route.
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I'm a bit confused about the offsets, though. I'm assuming the +45 offset should be good for these wheels. My understanding is that a smaller offset would cause the wheels to protrude further out, which would increase the chances at rubbing. But +45 would keep them just inside the fender. (or am I mistakened?)
that site is pretty helpful, you can punch in tire sizes and rim widths to see how far over stock you'll stick out. +45 is a conservative offset, but you also have some pretty wide rims so that plays into it as well.
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19" should fit fine without rubbing if you have a stock suspension. I have 20" wheels with 225/35 tires and they don't rub with a stock suspension. Those wheels look very nice.
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