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Old Jan 22, 2013 | 10:27 AM
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Do your fronts stick out?

Hey,
Looking at new wheels (19x8.5, 19x9.5) and the fronts will net to a 27mm offset (+35 w/8mm spacers). This gives me about 1/16" to the caliper. From what I can tell, they will stick out about 3/16" past the fender; not a fan. Anyone else have this issue? TIA, Mike.
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Old Jan 22, 2013 | 10:31 AM
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No problem here. I run the stock rear C32 rims on the front (17x 8.5). Just clears the caliper and fender. Max tire size is a 245 and even some of the wider 245s would rub on a lowered car.
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Old Jan 22, 2013 | 12:14 PM
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Im running 18x8.5 et 25 w/ 235/40/18s on the front of my car and they dont stick out enough imo! ET 25-27 will get ya to clear COs and most bbks out there and your tires will line right up w/ the fenders. No issues lowered either after rolling back the plastic linings a bit.
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Old Jan 22, 2013 | 05:14 PM
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Originally Posted by Zeppelin
No problem here. I run the stock rear C32 rims on the front (17x 8.5). Just clears the caliper and fender. Max tire size is a 245 and even some of the wider 245s would rub on a lowered car.
Are you on a non-staggered setup? How's the handling like?
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Old Jan 23, 2013 | 11:32 AM
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The rims are non-staggered but the tires are. Not much you can do to these cars to change the handling. 265 fronts and 225 rears will still understeer. lol
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