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Old 04-06-2012, 05:45 AM   #21
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Forgestar came back with this customized fitment - doest it look acceptable (with no suspension mods to start with, flush look and use 225 and 265 tires):
18x8.5 +46 18x10 +35

ABQautoxer, which forums were you talking about - didn't see much discussions here (waiting for a another PM response fr a member)

They're asking for $1359 (+$100 shipping)
The fronts are fine . You could even drop down closer to +40 and still be able to run a 235 tire . But, +35 on the rear is very, very aggressive . I would recommend going +40 on the rear with 275 tires .

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I might have to get a set of this now. yeah, I thought +35 on the rear seemed very aggressive as well. I was playing with the wheel offset calculator and was thinking of using the following setup to extend both wheels out 27mm (~1.06") so front and rear will be even (inside wheels will consequently extend +11mm from my stock 17").

Front: 18x8.5 +47, Rear:18x10 +40

So will the above work and does +27mm that extends outer wheel position will look "flush" enough without looking too aggressive (or do I have more room). Is it a good idea to make both front and rear tires extend the same clearance this way.

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Old 04-10-2012, 01:36 AM   #23
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I might have to get a set of this now. yeah, I thought +35 on the rear seemed very aggressive as well. I was playing with the wheel offset calculator and was thinking of using the following setup to extend both wheels out 27mm (~1.06") so front and rear will be even (inside wheels will consequently extend +11mm from my stock 17").

Front: 18x8.5 +47, Rear:18x10 +40

So will the above work and does +27mm that extends outer wheel position will look "flush" enough without looking too aggressive (or do I have more room). Is it a good idea to make both front and rear tires extend the same clearance this way.

Wheel Offset Calculator for my front wheel:
The front fitment is good . It will definitely give you a "flush" look, as well as provide good clearance all around without being too aggressive . Furthermore, it will leave room for
error if you decide to experiment with different tire applications and/or lowering your vehicle with adjustable coil overs ect.. Ultimately, if you decide that you want a slightly more aggressive look, a small spacer can be added in the future .
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Not to hijack but will these fit a '98

Front offset ET48. Size 8x18 inch.
Rear offset ET47. Size 10x18 inch.
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Not to hijack but will these fit a '98

Front offset ET48. Size 8x18 inch.
Rear offset ET47. Size 10x18 inch.
Yes they will .
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Yes they will .
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Old 04-10-2012, 09:09 PM   #27
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Local craiglist ad has a set of 18" wheels from a 2002 Porsche 911 996 Carrera:

Front - 8J X 18 ET52 225/40ZR18 Continental
Rear - 10J X 18 ET65 285/30ZR18 Toyo

The price is good. Will these fit a '00 Base or require spacers.

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Old 04-11-2012, 02:43 AM   #28
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Local craiglist ad has a set of 18" wheels from a 2002 Porsche 911 996 Carrera:

Front - 8J X 18 ET52 225/40ZR18 Continental
Rear - 10J X 18 ET65 285/30ZR18 Toyo

The price is good. Will these fit a '00 Base or require spacers.

Thanks in advance!
The fronts will fit ok . But, the offsets are not ideal . The offset on the rears, however, are way too high . Depending how "flush" you want them to look, you would have to use at least a 15 to 20 mm spacer. In addition, 285's are a bit wide for my liking; especially given the fact that the fronts are only 225's . In my opinion, that does not strike a good balance between the two .
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Old 07-11-2012, 09:56 AM   #29
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Another local craigslist ad -

BBS Wheels
Front Wheels Part No. 993.362.124.51 7J x 17 ET 55
Rear Wheels Part No. 993.362.128.51 9J x 17 ET 55

I know the fronts should be find, but will the rears fit. The fronts come with tires, but the rears don't. If the rears fit, what tire size is the best.

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