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Memphis · 05-07-2006, 04:00 PM

Ok, I did some general searching and didnt really know what to look for in the search so Im just gonna ask. Im thinking bout getting some 18x8 rims with 40+ offset. Would those work ok? And what size tire would I need so it wouldnt rub or have any other issues? I do have a 1.5" drop on it. I know theres some of you out there that can help me out here.

dabears2k · 05-07-2006, 04:07 PM

Quick answer = Not without a fender roll, and maybe not even then. +42 is generally the min even with a roll

atom44wat · 05-07-2006, 04:11 PM

An 18x8 with 40offset will not fit. I am running an 18x7 with a 42offset. The widiest tire you will get on my setup is a 225. This is with the fenders rolled.

Memphis · 05-07-2006, 04:14 PM

OK, so i should look for something that is 18x 7.5 and atleast 42+ or higher?

heronew · 05-07-2006, 05:27 PM

Yes. And we have a great deal on ALT MEKA 18x7.5 in the Group Buy section FYI

Philter25 · 05-07-2006, 05:30 PM

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OK, so i should look for something that is 18x 7.5 and atleast 42+ or higher?
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Yup. I would say thats a good line to try to stay above.

pololance6i · 05-07-2006, 05:50 PM

if you don't mind rolling your fenders, that is.

J Dragon · 05-07-2006, 06:05 PM

http://www.wheelsmaster.com/rt_specs.jsp

Hoosteen · 05-07-2006, 06:48 PM

i had 18x8 with 225/40 tires with +45 offset

had to roll

Memphis · 05-07-2006, 07:32 PM

So if i went with these wheels but I had to roll my fenders would it be so bad? I mean is it a bad thing to roll your fenders? Is it pricey? Whats the pros and cons? Or would it just be better if I just try and get 18x7.5?

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Memphis Rally Racer Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Palmer Lake Posts: 1,308 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Groans: 0 Groaned at 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: 0 reviews	Ok, I did some general searching and didnt really know what to look for in the search so Im just gonna ask. Im thinking bout getting some 18x8 rims with 40+ offset. Would those work ok? And what size tire would I need so it wouldnt rub or have any other issues? I do have a 1.5" drop on it. I know theres some of you out there that can help me out here. __________________ We dont stop playing cause we grow old, we grow old because we stop playing"

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dabears2k Mazda Guru Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 4,784 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Groans: 0 Groaned at 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: 0 reviews	Quick answer = Not without a fender roll, and maybe not even then. +42 is generally the min even with a roll __________________ Kriegsfeld.com Blog "We have no words for speaking of wisdom to the stupid. He who understands the wise is wise already." -G.C. Lichtenberg

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Memphis Rally Racer Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Palmer Lake Posts: 1,308 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Groans: 0 Groaned at 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: 0 reviews	OK, so i should look for something that is 18x 7.5 and atleast 42+ or higher? __________________ We dont stop playing cause we grow old, we grow old because we stop playing"

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heronew Rally Racer Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Troy, MI 48083 Posts: 1,813 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Groans: 0 Groaned at 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: 0 reviews	Yes. And we have a great deal on ALT MEKA 18x7.5 in the Group Buy section FYI __________________ [Even sponsors must obey signature rules] Current onsale item: [color=red][b]McCULLUCH HID kits in GB section Clear-Guard overlay kits 25%off Clear-Guard paint protection kit 10%off plus free shipping Autometer Gauges in Ebay Store!

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atom44wat Super Moderator Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 2,409 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Groans: 0 Groaned at 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: 0 reviews	An 18x8 with 40offset will not fit. I am running an 18x7 with a 42offset. The widiest tire you will get on my setup is a 225. This is with the fenders rolled.

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J Dragon Mazda Guru Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Maryland Posts: 4,530 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Groans: 0 Groaned at 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: 0 reviews	http://www.wheelsmaster.com/rt_specs.jsp __________________ <span style="font-family:Georgia">06 mazdaspeed6 Sport w Nav --- If it's too good to be true, It's too good for you!!</span>

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Hoosteen Mazda Guru Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Manhattan NY Beeyatch! Posts: 2,448 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Groans: 0 Groaned at 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: 0 reviews	i had 18x8 with 225/40 tires with +45 offset had to roll __________________ Finally Pics of my CAR!!! click me

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Memphis Rally Racer Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Palmer Lake Posts: 1,308 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Groans: 0 Groaned at 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: 0 reviews	So if i went with these wheels but I had to roll my fenders would it be so bad? I mean is it a bad thing to roll your fenders? Is it pricey? Whats the pros and cons? Or would it just be better if I just try and get 18x7.5? __________________ We dont stop playing cause we grow old, we grow old because we stop playing"