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Old 05-18-2005, 11:36 AM
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I just ordered a set of wheels today in a staggard fitment. The sizes are as follows:

Front: 18x8.5
Rear: 18x9.5 w/35mm offset

Now I looked in the "Will this fit" sticky and it really didnt tell me much. With this offset, what size tire, width and sidewall included, would work best with is combo? Is the 35mm offset going to be ok? Any inputs you guys have are greatly appreciated.

Here is the wheel



And its going on a 99 SS.

Thanks guys!!
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Nice!
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Originally Posted by MikeC5Vert
Nice!

Dude, if you knew how much these cost, you'd **** yourself. These are the best looking staggered deep dish wheels for the money.

Just so everyone knows, goto Statuswheels.com and then call the 1-800 number to find the closest vendor. AWESOME wheels at a even better price.

But back to the subject at hand, any advice on the sizes of tires I should run and if the 35mm offset will be ok?
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I have 18x8 and 18x9.5's on my Mustang. I run 245/40/18's Nitto 555's and 305/35/18's 555r's. However, the recommended size for the 9.5" rim should be closer to like a 275 or 285 series tire.
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no non-sponser pimping allowed.
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You'll be fine w/ a 35mm offset. You'll have the bulldog stance. Wheels will be right there on the edge of the wheel well lip. It'll look good. Nice choice too! So how much were they? I just blew 6K on wheels and tires this month so if it's that range then I'd agree you spent hella $$ for those.
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I'd say about $200 each if they are one piece wheels?
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what wheels do you have on your mustangs DopeFedZ?
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ET35 is fine! I have Ruff Racing Chrome 236 19" staggered on my Camaro..








Originally Posted by EvoByDarwin
I just ordered a set of wheels today in a staggard fitment. The sizes are as follows:

Front: 18x8.5
Rear: 18x9.5 w/35mm offset

Now I looked in the "Will this fit" sticky and it really didnt tell me much. With this offset, what size tire, width and sidewall included, would work best with is combo? Is the 35mm offset going to be ok? Any inputs you guys have are greatly appreciated.

Thanks guys!!
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Originally Posted by EvoByDarwin
Dude, if you knew how much these cost, you'd **** yourself. These are the best looking staggered deep dish wheels for the money.

Just so everyone knows, goto Statuswheels.com and then call the 1-800 number to find the closest vendor. AWESOME wheels at a even better price.

But back to the subject at hand, any advice on the sizes of tires I should run and if the 35mm offset will be ok?



Kinda sounded cocky doesnt he?
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Originally Posted by Wyckedcamaro
Kinda sounded cocky doesnt he?

Who sounded cocky?
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Originally Posted by EvoByDarwin
Who sounded cocky?
I guess you when saying if you knew how much I spent for these. It could be read that way I suppose but I didn't read as such.

So how much did they set you back?
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Originally Posted by SRZ
I guess you when saying if you knew how much I spent for these. It could be read that way I suppose but I didn't read as such.

So how much did they set you back?
No no no, I was saying he'd **** himself if he knew how much I paid because they were CHEAP, not expensive.

Right at 870 for the rims in 18x8.5 fronts and 18x9.5 rears.
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It could be read that way too but I figured the later since they look expensive. Good deal!
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Nice looking wheel....did you get them in chrome or hyper black?
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Originally Posted by EvoByDarwin

Anyone know how much these weigh? I read on another forum that they weigh 32lbs. That seams a bit heavy to me.
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Originally Posted by EvoByDarwin
I just ordered a set of wheels today in a staggard fitment. The sizes are as follows:

Front: 18x8.5
Rear: 18x9.5 w/35mm offset

Now I looked in the "Will this fit" sticky and it really didnt tell me much. With this offset, what size tire, width and sidewall included, would work best with is combo? Is the 35mm offset going to be ok? Any inputs you guys have are greatly appreciated.
Nice wheels, but the answer to all of your questions is in the "Does this fit" thread.

8.5" ..... +38 to +45 mm .... 235, 245, 255
9.5" ..... +38 to +56 mm .... 255, 265, 275
I'd say for the front - 255/40/18
and for the rear - 275/35/18

Maybe someone else could chime in, but maybe you should run the stock C5 offsets because they run 18x8.5 and 18x.9.5's. I'm not sure of the stock sizes though.
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I have a set of 17X9 inch wheels and tires that should be arriving the "brown truck" tomorrow (I hope) they are 35 mm offset too. Here is some pictures of the same wheels I just bought, in a 18X9.5" X 35mm offset, with a gunmetal center on a red t/a, look at how far they stick out to the fenders (Ilove that look) that's what yours are going to look like too. https://ls1tech.com/forums/wheels-tires/305172-pictures-my-new-wheels.html
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cthomas, do you know how much they weigh?
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no I have been trying to find out myself. I know on UPS's website they show each box weighs 50lbs. not sure if that is exact or not, but if so that is wheel and tire both. From what I have read online, you can figure the tire to weigh as much or more than the wheel.



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