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Cars by Model Type => 3rd generation RX-7's => Topic started by: almeida1234 on August 16, 2011, 07:06:43 PM

Title: is anyone running 18x9.5 up front
Post by: almeida1234 on August 16, 2011, 07:06:43 PM
hey gang i seen this set of rims i am after, just wondering if anyone running 18x9.5 up front and if they have any rubbing issues and what sort of tyres they are running?
pics will be great mine is a 2000 rs with stadard arches will I definetely need to roll arches? or get away not rolling?
thanks
Title: is anyone running 18x9.5 up front
Post by: Grant Monkhouse on August 16, 2011, 07:13:24 PM
I ran a 235/40/18 on the front of my FD without having to roll the arches. But they did rub on the inside plastics when on full lock.
Title: is anyone running 18x9.5 up front
Post by: tinker-27 on August 16, 2011, 09:40:51 PM
I run 9,5x18" et 35 fronts with 255,35,18 you have to fold the lip up and they rub the inner arch ( in have some extra lock) ,
Title: is anyone running 18x9.5 up front
Post by: turbotoaster on August 17, 2011, 03:38:32 PM
Quote from: almeida1234;782660hey gang i seen this set of rims i am after, just wondering if anyone running 18x9.5 up front and if they have any rubbing issues and what sort of tyres they are running?
pics will be great mine is a 2000 rs with stadard arches will I definetely need to roll arches? or get away not rolling?
thanks

the offset, what tyres your going to run and how low the vehicle will be, will effect the need for rolling, can you give us anymore info?
Title: is anyone running 18x9.5 up front
Post by: almeida1234 on August 17, 2011, 08:05:28 PM
the wheel are rota gtr D\'s offset will be 12 or 25 but I think front is a no go really without rolling the arches
Title: is anyone running 18x9.5 up front
Post by: dthebuk on August 18, 2011, 02:51:59 AM
if you want it too look good you\'ll definitely need them rolled!
Title: is anyone running 18x9.5 up front
Post by: Speedworks on August 18, 2011, 10:02:27 AM
I have 9.5X18 Rota torquedrifts offset 35 with lowering.

225/40/18 slight rubbing when turning. Currently no fender mods done yet