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[fuzzmancometh]

i fancy myself a decently smart man. im a mechanic. i went to college. i just cant grasp the wheel offset concept. please just enlighten me if these will fit.

new spring conversion. stock height. all new bushings everywhere.

18x8/18x9 Advanti Racing Cammino 5x108 45/45 Matte Grey Wheel New set(4) | eBay

was thinking 245-45 up front and 275-40 rear. any other opinions?
if you feel the need to tear me a new one, feel free. but at least answer me to soften the blow

thanks in advance

 

[slowmkviii]

To far in I think
Front should work but will look funny
Front perfect fit is 18X9 36mm offse 245/45
Rear I'm not sure for the 275s. but 245/45 fit perfectly with the same as front size
That I listed
For the 275 I think a 40mm offset in back would be better and would probably need to roll the fender
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[chris2523]

45 offset is more than usual for the front.
you want like 35.
a 45 will sit 10 mm further inward, getting awful close to the spindle.
it will probably work with an 8" wide wheel, probably not with a 9" wide wheel.
a 9" wheel with a 45 offset in the rear should work fine, and would keep a 275 tire away from the fender.

worst case for these wheels, throw in a 5 mm spacer.
im not a huge fan of spacers, but thin ones aren't too bad.

 

[fuzzmancometh]

45 offset is more than usual for the front.
you want like 35.
a 45 will sit 10 mm further inward, getting awful close to the spindle.
it will probably work with an 8" wide wheel, probably not with a 9" wide wheel.
a 9" wheel with a 45 offset in the rear should work fine, and would keep a 275 tire away from the fender.

worst case for these wheels, throw in a 5 mm spacer.
im not a huge fan of spacers, but thin ones aren't too bad.

well the package comes with an 8" wide in the front and 9" in the back. i guess i can bolt em up and see what i might need for spacers, if any. thanks alot guys i appreciate the input. btw, any comments on the wheel choice? i think they look pretty good, might need a big brake kit tho with all that opening...

 

[chris2523]

any clean 5 spoke is always a good choice.