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rim question once again!!!

Posted: Sun Dec 07, 2008 3:20 pm
by Valandis91
ok I've decided what rims I'm getting...
what tyre size and whatever do I need to make sure a
18x8 rim with a +37 offset doesn't rub?

Posted: Sun Dec 07, 2008 3:22 pm
by aza013
I would have a go with 225/ 35/ 18's

Posted: Mon Dec 08, 2008 10:01 am
by Bennoz
+37 offset is a bit high... with an 8" width, you'll need some spacers no matter what tyre you choose!

Posted: Mon Dec 08, 2008 11:45 am
by Valandis91
How big will the spacers have to be?
and how much?

Posted: Mon Dec 08, 2008 12:39 pm
by Bennoz
My rims are 18x8 on a +32 offset & I have to use a 2mm spacer to stop rubbing. So with a +37 offset, you'll need a 7mm spacer...

They are not expensive, but Im just not sure they make them as big as 7mm.

Posted: Mon Dec 08, 2008 1:10 pm
by alekazam
I have a pair 20mm spaces thay come with there own studs so 7mm should be done as well

Posted: Mon Dec 08, 2008 3:43 pm
by Valandis91
sweeeet!!!
Can't wait to buy these rims!

Posted: Mon Dec 15, 2008 5:56 pm
by Valandis91
ok so after shopping around ive only managed to find 8mm spacers..
would these be alright?
i found a universal pair for $25 each...
and tempetyres whom im buying the rims off want $50 each as they are custom fitted
is that actualy necessary???
or are they just trying to upsell sh*t to me?
cheers

Posted: Wed Dec 17, 2008 11:33 am
by Valandis91
bennoz?!?!?!?!? Need your oppinion man...
also are kumho ku19's any good???

Posted: Wed Dec 17, 2008 1:58 pm
by Bennoz
I wouldn't use Khumo's mate, what else do they have on offer?

Posted: Wed Dec 17, 2008 7:16 pm
by Valandis91
for around my budget I'm not sure...
but will the 8mm spacers be fine???
I'll find out what other tyres they have..

Posted: Thu Dec 18, 2008 7:11 am
by Bennoz
Where are you getting them from? Is it Tempe?

Posted: Thu Dec 18, 2008 11:31 am
by Valandis91
Yeah its from Tempe.,. How come?

Posted: Thu Dec 18, 2008 8:25 pm
by Benedict_XIII
thanks about some seriously big rubber on some 18 by 8 was thinking 235 by 45 any one know what i will need to make them fit

Re: rim question once again!!!

Posted: Mon May 14, 2012 11:32 pm
by acemate
Been checking out 18x8 wheels at www.ultrex.com.au and the guy told me that ultrex RS wheel offset 42 will fit an FTO,anyone got similar wheels to those

Re: rim question once again!!!

Posted: Mon May 14, 2012 11:54 pm
by Astron_Boy
I thought for a sec Val had decided to keep his car.

But no.

Re: rim question once again!!!

Posted: Tue May 15, 2012 12:29 am
by spetz
Valandis, you're no longer selling the car?
I suggest 17" rims rather than 18"

Bennoz, I thought you really liked the KU36 tires?

Re: rim question once again!!!

Posted: Tue May 15, 2012 1:00 am
by dr390
Since its on the discussion on rims
Would 18x7.5 offset et30
225/40/18
Would it scrub or do I need spacers?

Re: rim question once again!!!

Posted: Tue May 15, 2012 8:46 am
by Bennoz
spetz wrote:Valandis, you're no longer selling the car?
I suggest 17" rims rather than 18"

Bennoz, I thought you really liked the KU36 tires?
4 years ago when I wrote that, Tempe didn't do the KU36. In fact, they only had 1 Khumo choice & it was a sh*t tyre.

Re: rim question once again!!!

Posted: Tue May 15, 2012 9:05 am
by spetz
Didn't realize the date of the post :oops: