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Old Dec 5, 2007 | 05:03 PM
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I need some help, I'm thinking of going with 18x7.5 wheels with 215 40 18 tires(not sure what brand) and koni FSD's w/stock springs. I also want my wheels to sit as far out as possible so I need to know the best offset for this combo. I'm looking to get a better ride, close up some of the wheel gap and get a more aggressive look overall. I need to know if I can use this setup without any rubbing. Can anybody help
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Old Dec 6, 2007 | 01:09 AM
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I need some help, I'm thinking of going with 18x7.5 wheels with 215 40 18 tires(not sure what brand) and koni FSD's w/stock springs. I also want my wheels to sit as far out as possible so I need to know the best offset for this combo. I'm looking to get a better ride, close up some of the wheel gap and get a more aggressive look overall. I need to know if I can use this setup without any rubbing. Can anybody help
18x7.5" wheels with +38 to +45 offset will work. +40 is just about right for best clearance. +38mm offset will make the wheel sit farthest outside but that means you need tires that are about Stock sized or less.

In 215/40-18
Max Performance Summer tires-
Pirelli PZero Nero $167 each (see customer tirerack reviews)
Toyo Proxes T1R $135 each 280 treadwear

In UHP Summer tires-
BF Goodrich g-Force T/A KDW2 $143 each 300 treadwear
Kumho Ecsta SPT $110 each 320 treadwear
BF Goodrich g-Force Sport $131 each 340 treadwear
Falken Fk452 $125 each 300 treadwear

In UHP All Season tires-
Falken Ziex Ze-912 $112 each 360 treadwear
 
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