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Author Topic: 18x8.5 et 40 fronts and 18x9.5 et 45 rears Anyone running this set up ??  (Read 1208 times)

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18x8.5 et 40 fronts and 18x9.5 et 45 rears Anyone running this set up ??
« on: October 15, 2011, 09:13:47 am »
Hi everyone ive been offered some 18x8.5 et 40 fronts and 18x9.5 et 45 rears is anyone running this set up ?? do they tuck, sit flush or poke any help and info would be great, photos even better, car is standard at moment it will be lowered but not to extreme (the roads near me wont allow) thanks for your help.
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Re: 18x8.5 et 40 fronts and 18x9.5 et 45 rears Anyone running this set up ??
« Reply #1 on: October 15, 2011, 03:08:41 pm »
If it was me, I would pass on them unless you want a stretched tyre out of arch look with possible rubbing issues (especially if lowered).  With an 8.5" front wheel, I would stick to ET45 or higher and on the back a maximum of 8.5" with an ET40 or higher.
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Re: 18x8.5 et 40 fronts and 18x9.5 et 45 rears Anyone running this set up ??
« Reply #2 on: October 15, 2011, 03:43:16 pm »
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