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Old Jul 8, 2011 | 09:34 PM
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Will 18x8 +35 work on R53?

Looking to pick up a set of wheels from another member that are 18x8 with a +35 offset. Would this big of a rim fit on an R53? Any information would be great!
 
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Old Jul 9, 2011 | 05:59 AM
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Yes - I ran this set-up for a couple of years both on stock and lowered suspension.. If you fit a 215 tyre, you'll have a bit more clearance due to stretch but expect some rubbage.
 
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Old Jul 9, 2011 | 09:35 AM
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Hmmmm. Do you happen to have pictures of those wheels?

(I also see you have Work VS-XX! I want those baaaddd!)
 
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Old Jul 9, 2011 | 12:50 PM
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First 2 are on springs, 3rd is on coilovers. The reason the front wheel looks a tad odd in the 3rd is beacause I had to run 16mm spacers up front to clear my brakes which wasn't a great look.





 
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Old Jul 9, 2011 | 02:21 PM
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How bad did it rub? I'm also nervous for clearance as I've got a BBK too...
 
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Old Jul 9, 2011 | 02:40 PM
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Not too bad on the springs - worst is when you hit a dip at speed. Never found out on the coils as I just put them on to photograph as they were up for sale.
 
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Old Jul 9, 2011 | 04:33 PM
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Now some pics of those vs-xx's!
 
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Old Jul 10, 2011 | 10:09 AM
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Google Image search mini + vs-xx
 
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