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Smallest offset on 18s ???

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Old Apr 25, 2007 | 03:51 PM
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Smallest offset on 18s ???

Decided that I would start saving up for wheels finally and just want to get ideas and stuff. So i was thinking about going with Rota Sub-Zero's, i love the look and the price fits my short-term budget. They are 18x7.5 in a +45 offset. I was thinking about getting 5mm spacers to bring 'em down to +40 as I like the look of the lower offset. I'm on H-sports and i know the drop isn't big but still don't want to risk rubbing.

So i guess what i'm asking for is real world experience with 18s and what offset you guys have successfully run without rubbings. also how much of a drop you are running on the offset etc. Please, ANYONE with 18s chime in and anyone that has a good idea of offset/wheel dynamics can chime in too.
 
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Old Apr 25, 2007 | 07:42 PM
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18x7.5 wheels with a 42mm off set, 215/35/18 tires , H-sport springs not even close to rubbing. I also run a set of Rota 16x7's with a 40mm off set with 205/50/16's. They are just a little bit taller and they don't rub either.
 
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Old Apr 25, 2007 | 08:51 PM
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Hmm also thinking of a different wheel that is +42, so after would be +37. +35 is probably the lowest I'm willing to go with an 18.

I was wondering if anyone knew of a 4 lug to 5 lug conversion adapter that I could use. One that isn't like 50mm thick as that would be too low of an offset obviously lol
 
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