wheels??
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- Connor_1994
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wheels??
So ive been looking at some wheels for a while now, found a pair that would suit mine great,
problem is the smallest size i can get is 18x9.5
has anyone successfully fitted a wheel that size to their fto?
i highly doubt it
problem is the smallest size i can get is 18x9.5
has anyone successfully fitted a wheel that size to their fto?
i highly doubt it
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Re: wheels??
It would be touch and go. What is the offset on them?
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Re: wheels??
Yeah tom did it.Connor_1994 wrote:So ive been looking at some wheels for a while now, found a pair that would suit mine great,
problem is the smallest size i can get is 18x9.5
has anyone successfully fitted a wheel that size to their fto?
i highly doubt it
18x9.5 +20, he only had to roll guards.


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Re: wheels??
Wouldn't those fronts rub hard?
My 17x7 rub on full lock
My 17x7 rub on full lock

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Re: wheels??
They stick out a bit
Would look pretty awesome with a wide arch kit though

Would look pretty awesome with a wide arch kit though

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- Connor_1994
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Re: wheels??
yeah i have been thinking about wide arches, but i wouldnt mind them sticking out a bit,
available offsets are
+12
+25
+35
available offsets are
+12
+25
+35
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Re: wheels??
Probably wrong offset if that's the case.Shhtuart wrote:Wouldn't those fronts rub hard?
My 17x7 rub on full lock

- Connor_1994
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Re: wheels??
offset's a bitch, what the best one to get you think?
does increasing the camber on fto's have much influence on handling, or not really worth it?
does increasing the camber on fto's have much influence on handling, or not really worth it?
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Re: wheels??
It does, but is this in accordance with fitting larger wheels? (changing camber won't help fitting larger wheels that is)Connor_1994 wrote:does increasing the camber on fto's have much influence on handling, or not really worth it?
Or just on a handling perspective.
the camber on the rear of ours is near 1 degree I believe, makes it look tuff, and stops the back end from stepping out, but is not good for the tyres, and does make things annoying on straight roads with grooves in them.

- Connor_1994
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Re: wheels??
mmm, thats true, ill have to have a think,
and no its not to fit the wheels, just popped into my head while were on the topic of wheels and tyres
and no its not to fit the wheels, just popped into my head while were on the topic of wheels and tyres