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Old 01-27-2013 | 04:54 PM
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Hey guys,

I recently bought a set of Volk Ce28n Gold (18x7.5 +50 18x8.5 +47)
Planning on fixing a curb rash on one of them and powdercoating them white.

Now i currently run 17" OEM on hankooks v12 215/45/17 & 245/40/17, and the car is lowered as seen in the picture. I just need help picking new tire sizes, or should i just stick with the same sizes but on 18 tires? Just worried about those offsets since they aren't s2k fitment.

I DD my car, no tracking. I don't want to touch the camber and would like no rubbing issues.

Old 01-27-2013 | 05:03 PM
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I would reccomend running a 215/40/18 for the front and 255/35/18 on the rear. To ensure no rubbing I would roll the rear fenders.
Old 01-27-2013 | 05:14 PM
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You can also go with 215/40 for the fronts and 245/35 in the rear.
Old 01-28-2013 | 06:57 AM
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fenders are rolled, and i feel 255 might feel a bit "big" on the rear.
thx for feedback, gotta wait till march to see some coupons or mail in rebates
Old 01-29-2013 | 02:57 PM
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I would also recommend the 215/40R18 and 245/35R18 for your wheels. With the lower offset it will give you the most clearance. We normally do run some rebates in the spring. If I can help let me know.
Old 01-29-2013 | 09:27 PM
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i run the same size wheels with star specs, 225/40/18 in the fronts and 255/35/18 in the rear. i needed to roll my fenders to eliminate the rubbing on my fenders
Old 01-30-2013 | 08:49 PM
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Thanks Jim, i will definitively PM you sometime in march/april right before i put my car on the road again

Much appreciate for feedback ungucpho!!
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