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Old May 18, 2017 | 05:22 PM
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http://www.ebay.com/itm/18x9-5-Black...item51f78d75ce

would I need any sort of spacers if I get these wheels??


racking my brain on deciding getting them or not.
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Old May 19, 2017 | 02:34 PM
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anybody??
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Well first off the bolt pattern is not for our cars. we have 5x120.65 not 5x120. The rears would fit no problem but the fronts would probably be sticking out past the fender line.

it is not recommended to run 5x120 on our cars. You could get serious speed vibration from not being centric on the hub. just some info. I'd look into finding some wheels you like that come in a 5x120.65 or 5x4.75 bolt pattern.
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Old May 19, 2017 | 05:11 PM
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oh wow ok.. 5x4.75 is what I need to look for..

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Old May 19, 2017 | 05:15 PM
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yes 5x4.75 is the same as 5x120.65

what's your budget and style you're looking for? I may be able to help you find something out there.
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18 inches

black

more than 5 spokes

under a grand for the set
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Old May 19, 2017 | 05:30 PM
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There are C5 speedlines, C6Z, C6 ZR1, C7Z reps that all come in black and are multispoke, those are top of my head let me do a little search and see what i can find. Or are you looking for more of a mesh look like the ESR wheel?
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TSW Interlagos 18x9 $288/wheel
TWS Nurburgring 18x9 $288/wheel
Cray Manta 18x9 $280/wheel

Those are over budget as is and that's really all there is until you spend $1400 or more on a set. which gives you some great choices.
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http://www.ebay.com/itm/18x9-Matte-B...item54473ba77b

would these do the trick as far as fitment??

offset is 50


Edit: bought them... I kept seeing these go for much more at other places so I took a chance.

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yeah those should fit perfectly post up pics when you get them mounted
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now just gotta figure out what size rubber I need
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daily driver, weekend warrior auto X?
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Old May 20, 2017 | 06:47 PM
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its not my daily... so I guess its a nice day/spirited driving car...

no auto-x yet
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Old May 20, 2017 | 06:56 PM
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Yokohama S. Drives
Dunlop Direzza DZ102
BFG Sport comp 2
Kuhmo Ecsta PS91
KUhmo Ecsta PS31

All decent tires

if you want to get some extreme summers
Nitto NT05
Nitto NT01
Falken Azenis RT615K
Toyo Proxes R888
Bridgestone Potenza RE-71R
Dunlop Direzza Starspec 2
BFG Rival S


These are probably the most commonly purchased tires, though not everything is budget friendly. Do some research and read reviews for what you think will suit you best.

I'd go Yokohama S Drives or Sport Comp 2s just my personal choice though for a nice balance of treadwear and grip
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hmmm good options... what is a good width for the tires??
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275/35/18

each tire might be a little narrower or wider based on brand
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Awesome.. thanks for all the help
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Old May 23, 2017 | 12:27 PM
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+50 offset... I'd for sure get spacers with 275/35/18's

get 20mm spacers

https://www.rimsntires.com/specspro.jsp

the 1st wheels you listed were better specs
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for the record, you can absolutely run 5x120 (BMW) lug pattern on these cars, it is within the factory tolerances. lots of guys run them without issues

https://ls1tech.com/forums/wheels-ti...gens-pics.html
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too late now...

got the wheels in yesterday and now gotta get tires for them..

using that calculator they will almost be the exact same dimensions as my current SS ten spokes with 40 series rubber...
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