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18x8.5 40 and 18x9.5 30. will it fit with slight mods?

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Old 03-14-2012 | 02:18 AM
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Default 18x8.5 40 and 18x9.5 30. will it fit with slight mods?

planning on buying these size wheels with 215/35/18 and (245 or 235)/35/18. I am going to get fender roll and as little neg camber as possible. not planning on dropping it low as i am getting bilstein coils and they are not known for being slammed but i dont like the slammed look.

will this fit and look decent?


And please dont tell me get wheels that fit or get wide body kit. I just want a honest feedback to the question.
Old 03-15-2012 | 10:20 AM
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anybody?
Old 03-15-2012 | 11:16 AM
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Originally Posted by aznvietboy725
will this fit and look decent?
No.
Old 03-15-2012 | 04:40 PM
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You would want a 215/40 front and a 245/35 rear to match diameter. You would probably need at least -3.5 camber rear or a fender pull.
Old 03-16-2012 | 05:42 AM
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You are going to need the fender pull and negative camber. Staying with a narrow tire will also be needed. The 9.5 and 30mm offset is really aggressive.
Old 03-22-2012 | 11:26 PM
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I'm running a 17x9 +30 in the rears on my car. They fit a 245, but just barely, with about 3.5* of camber, and a roll. They still rub a little, but only on hard bumps.
Old 03-23-2012 | 02:26 PM
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The front is cake with 215/40/18. Rear you will need to roll & relocate tabs. 235/40s & maybe neg 3 for camber. Try to stay as close as you can to 0 for camber. Keep toe @ 0. This also depends on how low you go. Trial and error until you find what you want. I have 215/45s up front right now, but its a little too tall for me on x9s. 215/40s will be good for the fronts.
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^ Same, running a 215/45 on my 17x9's up front, and its a little too tall for my tastes.
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