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Old Apr 19, 2003 | 11:04 PM
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18x12

anyone running 18x12 on the rear? and will a 6" backspacing work with it? :lala:
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Old Apr 19, 2003 | 11:15 PM
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Car: 87 Formula/ 00 Xtreme
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Axle/Gears: 3.08/ 3.23
Closest size I know to what you're asking.....
https://www.thirdgen.org/rides/index...ew&rideid=1208
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Old Apr 19, 2003 | 11:17 PM
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i dont know if it will fit or not but i just wanna say







































damn thats huge
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Old Apr 19, 2003 | 11:59 PM
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i never knew that a 12 inch wheel could fit. thats freakin huge.
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Old Apr 20, 2003 | 12:18 AM
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yes, nice and big now just need to make sure i can get them to fit before buying
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Old Apr 21, 2003 | 09:02 AM
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Are you doing a mini tub or something? Fender flares? I am running 9.5's and they are close to rubbing on the inside and are just inside the wheel well lip! Just curious!
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Old Apr 21, 2003 | 09:10 AM
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I had 15" by 10" on my old SC with a 295 wide tire. It really rubbed. It could have been a wrong offset though.....
I highly doubt the a 12" will fit without fender flares or something.
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Old Apr 21, 2003 | 01:18 PM
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12 inches is huge maybe a 10 inch would barely fit without rubbing.
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Old Apr 21, 2003 | 05:07 PM
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Car: 87 Formula/ 00 Xtreme
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Close-up of the 335/35/ZR17 Pliots
(image taken from http://bassettracing.cz28.com/photo6.html )
Attached Thumbnails 18x12-huge.jpg  
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Old Apr 21, 2003 | 07:04 PM
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holy crap thats friken huge......i like it
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Old Apr 21, 2003 | 08:12 PM
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Originally posted by deadbird
Close-up of the 335/35/ZR17 Pliots
(image taken from http://bassettracing.cz28.com/photo6.html )
damn, i like that. those are 17x12s right? i wounder if those rub..?
if i have to mini tub it to fit, i'll just go all out and throw some 15x15s on it..
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Old Apr 21, 2003 | 10:34 PM
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Originally posted by Rage13
i'll just go all out and throw some 15x15s on it..
geez, that is all out!
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Old Apr 22, 2003 | 04:51 PM
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Why in ***'s name does that guy need friggin 335 tires on the back of his RS? Even with all his planned mods I doubt he'll even put down 200rwhp. Still think it looks great but wow, that's overkill for a slightly modded LO3.
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Old Apr 22, 2003 | 09:03 PM
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Originally posted by maksik7
Why in ***'s name does that guy need friggin 335 tires on the back of his RS?
well if for nothing else, it looks pretty damn good
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Old Apr 22, 2003 | 09:18 PM
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Originally posted by maksik7
Why in ***'s name does that guy need friggin 335 tires on the back of his RS?
Why not ask him yourself... bassettracing@yahoo.com
And then report back as to why. I'm sure he would be able to answer your question better than any of us.
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