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Old Jan 29, 2003 | 02:51 AM
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18x8 in front and 18x9 in back ?? or 18x9 all around?
which configuration is better?? will i have understeer if the front is thinner?

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Old Jan 29, 2003 | 09:31 AM
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18x8 fr and 18x9 rr is a better setup.

18x9 in the fr , you will probably get some rubbing.

also, check if the offset are the same, i believe they are probably not.
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Old Jan 29, 2003 | 10:33 AM
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i believe the offset for the rim is the same. so the fender walls won't clear 18x9 in the front?? does 18x9 all "SUPPOSLY" give me better handling?

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Old Jan 29, 2003 | 12:24 PM
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18x8 and 18x9 is a better combination. You will have more grip at the rear, therefore, better launch. You will probably have to use 245/18/40 tires on 18x9 and 245 tires in the front will be too much. The car comes with a staggered setup, I am sure its more than cosmetic.
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go 255/35 in rear better setup and sizing too.
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255?? won't that rub my fenders?? since i do plan on lowering my car with H&R coilovers.

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Originally posted by SiLvaC32
255?? won't that rub my fenders?? since i do plan on lowering my car with H&R coilovers.

Jerry
My car used to have 265/30/19 at the rear lowered with H&R Cup Kit and still no rubbing. As long as yours is a C32 (better open the hood and take a look at the engine again, ), you will be fine!!!
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muahaha... sounds goOD!

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18x8 and 18x9 would be the ideal setup.
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