Wheel Offset
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From the start, I was thinking you were pre-SN95, so my appologies. Let me re-read your posts, my replies and figure out what I was thinking
*reading... reading.......*
............ They will fit just fine
Jazzer
PS. Worst case scenario, you can install 1/4" spacers up front if you get some rubbing. These will be just about that much deeper in under your ride than existing ones.
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Hmmm...
How would the fronts be improved with the new +28mm wheels when they are currently flush with the +23mm I have now? As far as the rears go, they sit about 1" in too far now with the +23mm, so they are going to sit in even further with the +28mm?
How would the fronts be improved with the new +28mm wheels when they are currently flush with the +23mm I have now? As far as the rears go, they sit about 1" in too far now with the +23mm, so they are going to sit in even further with the +28mm?
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That is why I said "brain wasn't working today".
You are looking at approx. 1/8"~1/4" farther inward on all four. I think you should install them and see what you think. I don't see an issue with a 1/4" spacer up front, but would need new lug-bolts to go anywhere near 1" out back.
Do the following to see how much spacer you would like. Lift back of car by rear axle just enough to get the wheel off of the ground. Loosen lugs 1/2" and slide the wheel out until it touches the lugs. Step back and see what you think. I did this and was a MAJOR improvement on looks and sure it helps with handling to some degree, all be it VERY small.
As for fronts, you will be a tiny bit deeper than current, but are probably VERY near rubbing on fender right now. I think you should see how they fit, maybe a 1/8" spacer will be enough.
Jazzer
PS. Hopefully my brain is screwed on straight this time
You are looking at approx. 1/8"~1/4" farther inward on all four. I think you should install them and see what you think. I don't see an issue with a 1/4" spacer up front, but would need new lug-bolts to go anywhere near 1" out back.
Do the following to see how much spacer you would like. Lift back of car by rear axle just enough to get the wheel off of the ground. Loosen lugs 1/2" and slide the wheel out until it touches the lugs. Step back and see what you think. I did this and was a MAJOR improvement on looks and sure it helps with handling to some degree, all be it VERY small.
As for fronts, you will be a tiny bit deeper than current, but are probably VERY near rubbing on fender right now. I think you should see how they fit, maybe a 1/8" spacer will be enough.
Jazzer
PS. Hopefully my brain is screwed on straight this time
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Could I get away with using these wheels?
Chrome 2000 Style Cobra R Wheel 94-04 (18x9) at AmericanMuscle.com - Free Shipping!
Looks like they recommend 265/35/18 tires.
Chrome 2000 Style Cobra R Wheel 94-04 (18x9) at AmericanMuscle.com - Free Shipping!
Looks like they recommend 265/35/18 tires.
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Those will fit just fine and are 24mm off-set. It would be next to impossible to see the wheel is 1mm farther inward. I agree with AM that a 265 is the best fit for a 9" wheel.
this baby could probably tell,
Jazzer
this baby could probably tell,
Jazzer
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Do you think that there will be rubbing up front and will the front tires stick out from the fender well? Got 255's up front now.
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