18x9.5 with 40 offset, 275/35F & 285/35R w 1.25" spacers?
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Re: 18x9.5 with 40 offset, 275/35F & 285/35R w 1.25" spacers?
Yes . . . no . . . should I just shoot myself in the head?
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Re: 18x9.5 with 40 offset, 275/35F & 285/35R w 1.25" spacers?
Sounds good to me, although 1.5 may be better for fronts, 1.25 should tuck them in more and may not give full clearance on lock to lock turning. Rears should be fine with 1.25
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Re: 18x9.5 with 40 offset, 275/35F & 285/35R w 1.25" spacers?
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Car: 89 Iroc-z
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Transmission: TH400
Axle/Gears: MWC 9” 3.00
Re: 18x9.5 with 40 offset, 275/35F & 285/35R w 1.25" spacers?
Ok then you should be ok if that moved brakes out 1/3 to 1/2 inch. Still alittle tight but may work. I have 8.5" wide fronts but 56mm offset so backspacing is similar to you. I run c5 brakes and a 1.7" adapter with 255 tires and clears well. Sits in nice. Full lock doesnt rub unless suspension travels like in a bump situation and i am lowered in front pretty low.
275's sitting in closer will likely rub abit more. 1.5" spacer likely be a better idea if you dont have adapters yet
275's sitting in closer will likely rub abit more. 1.5" spacer likely be a better idea if you dont have adapters yet
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Re: 18x9.5 with 40 offset, 275/35F & 285/35R w 1.25" spacers?
Ok then you should be ok if that moved brakes out 1/3 to 1/2 inch. Still alittle tight but may work. I have 8.5" wide fronts but 56mm offset so backspacing is similar to you. I run c5 brakes and a 1.7" adapter with 255 tires and clears well. Sits in nice. Full lock doesnt rub unless suspension travels like in a bump situation and i am lowered in front pretty low.
275's sitting in closer will likely rub abit more. 1.5" spacer likely be a better idea if you dont have adapters yet
275's sitting in closer will likely rub abit more. 1.5" spacer likely be a better idea if you dont have adapters yet
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From: Pittsburgh PA
Car: 89 Iroc-z
Engine: 555 BBC Turbo
Transmission: TH400
Axle/Gears: MWC 9” 3.00
Re: 18x9.5 with 40 offset, 275/35F & 285/35R w 1.25" spacers?
There are a few adapter places out now. I havent bought them in 5 years so i have no clue who is the go to shop now. Skulte has been gone for awhile
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