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Old 02-20-2009, 04:26 AM
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lowest offset for 15x7.5

what is the lowest offset you can go for 15x7.5 or 8 without rubbing on a lowered fit???
 
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Old 02-20-2009, 04:43 AM
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i told u at work weirdo. work faster you!!!!!!!!!!!!! lol jp

but hmm lmk i can help u if u want
 
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i want to see different opinions U WIERDO
 
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Old 02-20-2009, 06:27 AM
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15x6.5 38+ is lol. without rubbing? none,
 
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I had 15x7 with +35 on stock tires and only rubbed on HARD bumps in the road.
 
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Old 02-23-2009, 04:10 AM
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what size tires though??
 
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Old 02-23-2009, 04:17 AM
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im runnin 15x8 +25 with a 195/50.. i only rub in the rears on dips,inclines,declines and hard bumps haha but my rears are bottomed out and i've taken collars off of my coils
 
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^^^pics please
 
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Old 02-23-2009, 11:56 AM
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Originally Posted by chinkyy
what is the lowest offset you can go for 15x7.5 or 8 without rubbing on a lowered fit???


45 mm when using 205 tires.
 
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Old 02-23-2009, 05:52 PM
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yes i would like to see pics too =) i am considering 15x8 all around and stretching a 195 what offset do u guys recommend for the front and back?
 
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Old 02-23-2009, 06:53 PM
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Originally Posted by Fit4Trav
^^^pics please
Originally Posted by chinkyy
yes i would like to see pics too =) i am considering 15x8 all around and stretching a 195 what offset do u guys recommend for the front and back?


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^^^ Nice stance and fitment.
 
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Old 02-24-2009, 06:45 PM
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^^^ Nice stance and fitment.
thanks! the fitment pwns the buddyclubs i had... all up in the booty
 
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Any spacers/camber going on??

Rolled fenders I'm assuming.
 
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Old 02-26-2009, 11:06 AM
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Originally Posted by Fit4Trav
Any spacers/camber going on??

Rolled fenders I'm assuming.
running no spacers.

And for the camber, the rears are untouched but for the fronts i just adjusted it with what i could from the coilover. loosened two bolts and leaned it inward then re tightened

i've only rolled the rears but its not rolled flat just pushed away from the tires.. still rubs. no rubbing in the front what so ever. if it does rub its the weather guards or w/e. may hit fender here and there on pretty decent sized bumpers but nothing major.
 

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perfect!!

I now know what specs I am going to order on my next set of wheels
 
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Originally Posted by Fit4Trav
perfect!!

I now know what specs I am going to order on my next set of wheels
sweet. glad i could help, if i did.
 
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Thank You. I've been trying to figure out how a x8 +25 would fit especially in the front.

how many degrees of camber would you say you have?? -1.5ish maybe -2
 
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Old 02-26-2009, 10:40 PM
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Originally Posted by Fit4Trav
Thank You. I've been trying to figure out how a x8 +25 would fit especially in the front.

how many degrees of camber would you say you have?? -1.5ish maybe -2
ehh not even that much man, i'd say from factory it went in maybe 3/4's an inch.


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Old 02-27-2009, 04:20 AM
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thanks for showing pics =) helped me out alot on my rim selection
 
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