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Old 03-10-2008, 11:51 AM
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18 will they rub
245/40/ZR18 will they rub.........how big can i go without rubbing
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Old 03-10-2008, 11:56 AM
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What's the offset?
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A 235/40R18 is only .4% differance in height (taller) to the 215/55R16. I would imagine a 245 should be fine. But the backspacing on the wheel will be the tell tell sign one way or the other.
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offset woulbe .....?
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Old 03-10-2008, 12:14 PM
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you tell me ;/
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Old 03-10-2008, 12:22 PM
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Originally Posted by t0n33
you tell me ;/
Now how would anyone here know of the offset of the wheel you are buying?

Want us to tell you what movie is in your DVD player?
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Old 03-10-2008, 12:28 PM
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Originally Posted by t0n33
offset woulbe .....?
See here for rim tutorial........either that or let the shop guys pick your rims for you.

http://www.discountedwheelwarehouse....ment_Guide.cfm


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Now how would anyone here know of the offset of the wheel you are buying?

Want us to tell you what movie is in your DVD player?
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Old 03-10-2008, 03:34 PM
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........i have a positive offset ...............
.......avp in my dvd player...............
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Old 03-10-2008, 03:36 PM
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tutorial helped out
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Old 03-10-2008, 04:41 PM
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Some manufacturers use offset and some use backspacing, what a PITA!
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