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Old 08-28-2007 | 06:35 PM
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Wheel Size?

Hey i've found alot of Black rims i like from ADR. i'm kind of on a budget so i'm wondering if ADR is a good brand for wheels? these are the ones i'm looking at.

Style: ADR battle exe

Bolt Pattern: 5x100 or 5x114.3

Size: 18"x7.5"

Offset: +42mm

Finish: BLACK with polished lip

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/18-AD...spagenameZWDVW

i'm sure that the offset will fit, and that the wheels will fit my car, but i'm not sure about the 18"x7.5". i know right now my car is 18"x8.8". and my question is, Would the 18"x7.5" look any worse/handle worse/not give me as much traction off the line? and if so, how much traction would i be losing?
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Old 08-28-2007 | 06:39 PM
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that offset will be fine, just make sure you get the 5x114.3 bolt pattern
Old 08-28-2007 | 06:44 PM
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^^yeah i know the offset will be fine, i'm just asking about the 18"x7.5" part, will the slimmer wheel have any effect on anything?
Old 08-28-2007 | 06:45 PM
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NO DON't DO IT

Your stock wheels are 8" wide.

Get the 18x8.5's if they make them. +35 offset is fine.

Rishie
Old 08-28-2007 | 07:46 PM
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I'm with Rishie, don't downsize, stick to an 8" at the least, but try to find an 8.5"
Old 08-28-2007 | 07:57 PM
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^yeah i've been trying to find some that are 8" but cant find any i like, or the offset it wrong, i am only able to find the 7.5", or the staggered, 8.5 front, 9.5 back, and i'm told with that i will need to roll my rear fenders...if i get the staggered, what will the offset have to be if i do not want to roll my fenders, or do any extra work?
Old 08-28-2007 | 08:18 PM
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if you get staggered people will point at you and make snide, laughing comments behind your back about being a clueless wannabe ... just FYI

posting pics with a $50 or $100 bill on the lip will vault you into "completely 'tarded" status
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