This look like it sticks out too much?
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You guys think 18x9.5" in the rear is even remotely possible lol? Wheels says offset is 46. With the right spacer, you guys think it could work with the fenders rolled or just too wide?
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Fingers crossed may be picking them up tomorrow. I know 18x8.5 will work in the front without having to roll the fenders, but the rear should need to be rolled.
With a 44mm offset in the front, will a 5mm spacer be enough?
And for the rear, what do you think I should need (spacer again) to make em work?
Last question -- at what point will I need new bolts?
With a 44mm offset in the front, will a 5mm spacer be enough?
And for the rear, what do you think I should need (spacer again) to make em work?
Last question -- at what point will I need new bolts?
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With a 44mm offset in the front, will a 5mm spacer be enough?
And for the rear, what do you think I should need (spacer again) to make em work?
Last question -- at what point will I need new bolts?
Make sure you can get 6-7 full turns out of them. Also, they need to be ball seat not conical.
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Nevermind! Just got a call back from someone who had a set of 18x8 with brand new tires for $650 shipped in good condition. I decided to go with those for peace of mind. I currently have 17x6.5 so the 8s IMO are wide as it is. Heck...6 months down the road I can always sell off two and find some 18x8.5/18x9...
What I'm understanding about the Monoblock II's are that they are pretty solid depreciation-wise. Shouldn't lose any value on them assuming nothing bad goes wrong.
The Offset is 44mm all over so I'll buy 4x5mm spacers and be done with it!
After about 3-4 months of scouring the net looking for the right ones I've finally dropped the ball!
Thanks everybody for your input it is much appreciated and has helped me greatly.
I'll be putting up that 18x8 et31 monoblock II for sale soon so if anybody needs one let me know.
What I'm understanding about the Monoblock II's are that they are pretty solid depreciation-wise. Shouldn't lose any value on them assuming nothing bad goes wrong.
The Offset is 44mm all over so I'll buy 4x5mm spacers and be done with it!
After about 3-4 months of scouring the net looking for the right ones I've finally dropped the ball!
Thanks everybody for your input it is much appreciated and has helped me greatly.
I'll be putting up that 18x8 et31 monoblock II for sale soon so if anybody needs one let me know.
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Okay thanks for the info.
Anybody got any thoughts on locking lug nuts? I think I would be most comfortable making sure I have at least an extra theft-deterrent. Any particular brands/special stuff I need to know or any should do?
Also, anybody recommend a particular place to get my 5mm spacers from?
Anybody got any thoughts on locking lug nuts? I think I would be most comfortable making sure I have at least an extra theft-deterrent. Any particular brands/special stuff I need to know or any should do?
Also, anybody recommend a particular place to get my 5mm spacers from?
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I have wheels that require 14mm but im using 12mm bolts. I haven't had a problem with them yet. You don't need spacers on the rear but if you want to can get them i guess. You can get H&R spacers on ebay for $52. The seller is located in ca so they get there in 1-2 days. Make sure you re balance your used wheels before putting them on.
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I have wheels that require 14mm but im using 12mm bolts. I haven't had a problem with them yet. You don't need spacers on the rear but if you want to can get them i guess. You can get H&R spacers on ebay for $52. The seller is located in ca so they get there in 1-2 days. Make sure you re balance your used wheels before putting them on.
If you say I shouldn't need spacers on the rear then I'll try without. I can always put them in at a later date if I need to.
I see spacers that are like $20 VS the H&R ones for $50....what is the difference? Quality or am I paying for a brand name?
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I see spacers that are like $20 VS the H&R ones for $50....what is the difference? Quality or am I paying for a brand name?
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Thanks for all the input guys. I'll bump the thread once I get everything all on and set up in a few weeks.
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my 17" Monoblocks look the same
It's not the 18s, and it's not the 245s. My 17s with 215s look exactly the same. I've thought about rolling the fenders to make it look less obvious, but I think the front bumper will still allow it to show more width than I like. I thought the 17s were 35 offset, I could be wrong.
