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Old May 2, 2006 | 04:45 AM
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Hi i'm about to order a set of staggered 18" rims for my T/A they are 8.5 inches wide in front 9.5 in the rear What kind of offset should I order them in to get the rims almost perfect with the fender all the way around the car I was thinking 35+ but i'm unsure I don't want to order the wrong offset and have them sticking out or sticking in the fender. Thanks
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Old May 2, 2006 | 08:40 AM
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35 mm should be fine.

The FIKSE's on my Berger are 38 mm 9.5" width on all four corners.
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Old May 2, 2006 | 06:03 PM
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I have that exact combo dude. I have Ruff Racing Wheels on my bird. 18's all around with 8.5 in the front and 9.5 in the back and all have a 35mm offset.

The front wheels will sit inside the wheel well; however the rear wheels will sit flush with the top of the rear fender. You may need to get the rear fender lip trimmed. I had to because I went with a Nitto 285/35/18 out back and the tire made contact with the lip when I hit a decent dip. To avoid this problem I'd suggest you choose a 275 in the back instead of a 285.
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Old May 2, 2006 | 08:11 PM
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Thanks for all of you guys help do you have any pics of your car musclehead that I can see and I plan on getting the ruff racing 236's which do you have?
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Old May 2, 2006 | 09:25 PM
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I got the 279's.


Here are a few pics.





Pic of the rear wheel


Pic of the front wheel
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Old May 2, 2006 | 10:06 PM
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Your car is bad *** what kind of drop do you have on it.
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Old May 2, 2006 | 10:22 PM
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Thnx bro.
In these pics I have the eibach prokit with bilstein hd's. However recently I put Koni SA's with stock springs on. I am contemplating putting my eibach springs back on cause I like the lowered look.
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