18x8 rims do they fit

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04-01-2007, 03:22 AM

proreefer

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18x8 rims do they fit

i hav seen som nice rims out there but none seem to fit perfect IE rx 8 rim can some one let me know if they fit with no mods (lift kit, roll fenders, spacers)

would be nice

04-01-2007, 08:33 AM

virgin1

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RE: 18x8 rims do they fit

I know of ppl who use 18x8's successfully,even w/lowered suspensions but your information is incomplete.
The offset is critical. OEM for the 3 is+52.5mm, anything less than 45 and you could be in trouble. Plusthe tire size selected is also a critical issue.
Spacers wouldonly make the situation worse unless these wheels had a greater off-set, and that is nearly impossible w/an AM wheels.
That said, I know someone w/Roto wheels 17x7.5x+45mm, Eibach Pro-kit (1.2-1.3" drop all-around) and 225/45x17's, the correct plus size tire and had recently scraped his RR tire pretty badly, but he was driving very hard too. He is now planning to roll the rear fenders.