fitting 18x9 wheels up front with no spacer???
01-18-2016, 09:33 AM
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fitting 18x9 wheels up front with no spacer???
Looking at possibly buying new shoes for a new car soon and would like 18" wheels on it. Last few cars I had were all outfitted with 4th gen wheels running 2" spacers. I dont want to do that anymore. Im looking to either go with a 17x8 and 17x9.5 or for a few more dollars step up to 18s. Possible 18x10 in the rear with a 5.7" backspacing and 18x9 up front. I DO NOT want a deeper lip up front like the GTA wheels. With that being said, am I safe with a 18x9 wheel with a 4.6" backspacing? Not sure on tire selection at the moment. Im trying to stick with the stock tire height of 25.7"
01-22-2016, 12:34 AM
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Re: fitting 18x9 wheels up front with no spacer???
Yes just get measurements right
01-23-2016, 12:38 AM
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Re: fitting 18x9 wheels up front with no spacer???
9" wide with 4.6" backspace is getting pretty far under the fender lip. I would tuck it in a bit more with 5" backspace. Just depends what look you're going for. The lip is a function of wheel style, not so much the offset.
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Re: fitting 18x9 wheels up front with no spacer???
True that some like more tuck then others
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