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01-24-2013, 01:08 PM | #1476 |
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^^^ this is correct. I didnt wanna burst his bubble
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01-24-2013, 01:24 PM | #1477 |
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It has been done but he didn't have fender liners and he had shaved and pulled fenders, his offset was +28
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01-24-2013, 01:36 PM | #1478 |
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01-24-2013, 01:47 PM | #1479 | |
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that will require extensive suspension modification...more than just "coils". also, extensive fender modification. this is permanent. you really want to destroy the value of a brand new car? and you will need "mega stretch". a proper sized tire will never fit that wheel, on that car, without some sort of flares/wide body. |
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01-24-2013, 01:59 PM | #1480 |
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01-24-2013, 02:00 PM | #1481 |
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01-24-2013, 02:03 PM | #1482 |
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Thanks for the info fellas. I'm thinking I'm gonna change my order down to 18x10 30. Or just tick with my 18x9.5 30's I'm currently rock'n.
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01-24-2013, 02:07 PM | #1483 | ||
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Lets do some math. If you go with 18x11 +20 with a 265/35R18 you are going to stick out 1.9 inches farther than stock right now. If you were to go with a 275/35R18 you are looking at 2.1 inches farther out than stock. Because of the inability to change the rear camber on the stock wishbone suspension you will now be required to get Lower Control Arms to get the wheel under the well. On top of all this with the +20 offset and 11 inch width your steering will feel numb which means the steering will not feel as responsive and you are also messing up the cars scrub radius while not completely proven is suspect to causing wheel bearing failure. You can get them to fit but are you willing to spend the 3-4K its going to cost to get there and devalue your car in the process? Quote:
Do your homework. To be honest an 18x9.5" +35 - +40 with a 265 or 275 is almost perfectly flush. I run a 18x9.5" +38 with a 245/40R18 (Got a great deal) with maybe a half inch gap between the fender and top of the tire and in my opinion looks pretty good. Next time I get tires i'll be going with a 265 or 275 to really complete the look. Last edited by Improbus; 01-24-2013 at 02:15 PM. |
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01-24-2013, 02:09 PM | #1484 |
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I'm not. I truly thought it was funny. Hence why I posted it. At ease. Not everyone on the site is a douche bag.
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01-24-2013, 02:13 PM | #1485 | |
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01-24-2013, 02:19 PM | #1486 | |
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I would stick with the 9.5" honesty, the lower the offset you're steering will get worse and worse... And I know for a fact you aren't making enough power to warrant going larger than 265's lol you have to make a LOT of power for 265's all around to not be enough haha |
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01-24-2013, 02:22 PM | #1487 | |
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01-24-2013, 02:24 PM | #1488 | |
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Subaru paint is TERRIBLE. Make sure you take it to a reputable body shop who does, rolls and pulls regularly and make them aware that Subaru paint really likes to chip, flake and crack when its bent. They should know to apply gradual heat and ease the fenders into their new shape. If not you will end up with this. |
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01-24-2013, 02:24 PM | #1489 | |
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01-24-2013, 02:26 PM | #1490 | |
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New Ride Height but have the OEM wheels on for winter. This is on BC BR Coils. Last edited by Improbus; 01-24-2013 at 02:46 PM. |
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01-24-2013, 02:31 PM | #1491 | |
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01-24-2013, 02:33 PM | #1492 |
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01-24-2013, 02:33 PM | #1493 |
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01-24-2013, 02:44 PM | #1494 |
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01-24-2013, 02:53 PM | #1495 |
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So I'm changing my order down to 9.5's. Only question now is, 35 or 20 offset. Decisions decisions.
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01-24-2013, 02:54 PM | #1496 |
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^^^ 20 offset
And post pics once installed .... We all know what 9.5" et35 look like .... Btw I was rubbing alot on my 9.5 et 20 Last edited by ANR62NV; 01-24-2013 at 03:04 PM. |
01-24-2013, 02:58 PM | #1497 | |
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http://www.rimsntires.com/specs.jsp Use the above link to figure out how far each offset will stick out and then go do some measuring. |
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01-24-2013, 03:11 PM | #1498 |
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01-24-2013, 03:14 PM | #1499 |
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01-24-2013, 06:08 PM | #1500 |
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thanks for the information!
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