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Old 01-03-2006, 07:20 AM   #1
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Default 18' ET42 Issues?

Is anybody experiencing any rubbing, etc. while running 18' ET42 wheels. How about with aftermarket suspension?
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Old 01-03-2006, 08:16 AM   #2
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Default Need ET45 or greater, they would rub.

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Old 01-03-2006, 08:20 AM   #3
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Default Re: 18' ET42 Issues?

I have 18"s with Et42, no rubbing with stock suspension at all.
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Old 01-03-2006, 08:47 AM   #4
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Default Ryan what width, it may be OK with 7.5" but not 8"

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Old 01-03-2006, 09:27 AM   #5
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Default It's all about girth.

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Old 01-03-2006, 10:14 AM   #6
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Default Does 3mm really make that much diff?

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Old 01-03-2006, 10:20 AM   #7
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Old 01-03-2006, 12:12 PM   #8
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Default running 18x8 right now...

the car is at premium height

with 18x8"s and a rear sway bar, this thing handles MUCH better!

No rubbing.
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Old 01-03-2006, 12:32 PM   #9
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Default Noticed you didn't attribute the cooooooooopers to the handling improvment

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Default You must not drive hard enough then. :p

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