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Old 07-06-2013 | 08:11 AM
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Looking at the Forgestar F14's - 18×8.5 +50 square with 245/40's

I don't see an issue with the rear fitting at all, as my fenders are rolled and tabs are relocated. The fronts are going to be a different story though. I understand they will need to be rolled and have some camber added in to fit.

Will the camber be over 2.5? From what I can tell, this rim on the front will be like adding a 15 - 25mm spacer onto the stock wheels.


I like the idea of being able to rotate tires. If this setup seems like too much of a pain, I'll end up running the rear AP2 V2's square with spacers, possibly 255/45's instead.
Old 07-06-2013 | 08:30 AM
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Tire will be too tall but that width and offset would be fine. The 245/40/18 will be 1'' taller than stock. Look at 245/35/18 or 255/35/18 sizes.
Old 07-06-2013 | 09:24 AM
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Your right on the profile of the tire. I was thinking that 45's were stock and not 40's.
Old 07-06-2013 | 10:23 AM
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Fronts shouldn't need that much camber. I have 17x9 +43 front with a 245 and just have 2 degrees of camber up front. Fenders rolled ans slightly flared.
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Sweet, this setup will be easy then. Thanks for all the help!
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here is an 18x8.5 +47 with 255-35-18 on the front, camber was about 2.5 front and rear


and one of the rear
Old 07-07-2013 | 12:52 PM
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Originally Posted by sillyboybmxer
here is an 18x8.5 +47 with 255-35-18 on the front, camber was about 2.5 front and rear

Looks meaty, got any side shots? Might have me sold on 255's


Maybe this is it?


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yup thats my car, and another crappy photo
Old 07-07-2013 | 02:32 PM
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Looks good though. I saw a picture of the original 285's that came with the rims, that was insane.
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Someone before had 285's pinched on those 8.5" wheels?



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