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Old 11-25-2001, 07:23 PM
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Im planning to get 18' Volk GT-P for my car. I drop my car about 1.5 inch. Do you think I can fit 18x8F and 18x10R or 18x9.5R. What would be the best offset for this combination? Would there be any fender rolling or do I have to raise my car up?
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What size tires do you want to run in the rear?

18x8 +53mm
18x9.5 +70mm
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I want to put 245x40 in the front and 265x35 in the rear.
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From a different thread:
[QUOTE]Originally posted by RT
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Ted, I was just reiterating that weight is only one component of MOI and that the two can not be used interchangeably.
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Hey Phantom,

Where did u get those numbers for the offset +53 in the front and +70 in the front.
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We would recommend a 18x8 front and 18X9.5 in the rear with a 55mm offset. You would be able to run 225/40R18 front and 255/35R18 in the rear.
I don't see any way you could run the tire sizes you mention. First off the height is 3/4" taller than the OE tires and the rear is 1/3" taller than the OE. The difference alone would mess up the andti lock brakes.
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[QUOTE]Originally posted by Jim@tirerack
[B]We would recommend a 18x8 front and 18X9.5 in the rear with a 55mm
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Take a look at all the cars that have posted on this site with the SSR GT3. That is the fitment that wheel comes with. The tire sizes I mention fit on the car without rubbing.

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HTownScene,

If you want 265 in rear:

18x8 +55mm, 225/40/18
18x9.5 +70mm, 265/35/18
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[QUOTE]Originally posted by Jim@tirerack
[B]Take a look at all the cars that have posted on this site with the SSR GT3.


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