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Old Feb 20, 2009 | 04:26 AM
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lowest offset for 15x7.5

what is the lowest offset you can go for 15x7.5 or 8 without rubbing on a lowered fit???
 
Old Feb 20, 2009 | 04:43 AM
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i told u at work weirdo. work faster you!!!!!!!!!!!!! lol jp

but hmm lmk i can help u if u want
 
Old Feb 20, 2009 | 05:39 AM
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i want to see different opinions U WIERDO
 
Old Feb 20, 2009 | 06:27 AM
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15x6.5 38+ is lol. without rubbing? none,
 
Old Feb 20, 2009 | 07:00 AM
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I had 15x7 with +35 on stock tires and only rubbed on HARD bumps in the road.
 
Old Feb 23, 2009 | 04:10 AM
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what size tires though??
 
Old Feb 23, 2009 | 04:17 AM
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im runnin 15x8 +25 with a 195/50.. i only rub in the rears on dips,inclines,declines and hard bumps haha but my rears are bottomed out and i've taken collars off of my coils
 
Old Feb 23, 2009 | 11:52 AM
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^^^pics please
 
Old Feb 23, 2009 | 11:56 AM
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Originally Posted by chinkyy
what is the lowest offset you can go for 15x7.5 or 8 without rubbing on a lowered fit???


45 mm when using 205 tires.
 
Old Feb 23, 2009 | 05:52 PM
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yes i would like to see pics too =) i am considering 15x8 all around and stretching a 195 what offset do u guys recommend for the front and back?
 
Old Feb 23, 2009 | 06:53 PM
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^^^pics please
Originally Posted by chinkyy
yes i would like to see pics too =) i am considering 15x8 all around and stretching a 195 what offset do u guys recommend for the front and back?


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Old Feb 23, 2009 | 10:14 PM
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^^^ Nice stance and fitment.
 
Old Feb 24, 2009 | 06:45 PM
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^^^ Nice stance and fitment.
thanks! the fitment pwns the buddyclubs i had... all up in the booty
 
Old Feb 26, 2009 | 10:32 AM
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Any spacers/camber going on??

Rolled fenders I'm assuming.
 
Old Feb 26, 2009 | 11:06 AM
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Originally Posted by Fit4Trav
Any spacers/camber going on??

Rolled fenders I'm assuming.
running no spacers.

And for the camber, the rears are untouched but for the fronts i just adjusted it with what i could from the coilover. loosened two bolts and leaned it inward then re tightened

i've only rolled the rears but its not rolled flat just pushed away from the tires.. still rubs. no rubbing in the front what so ever. if it does rub its the weather guards or w/e. may hit fender here and there on pretty decent sized bumpers but nothing major.
 

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perfect!!

I now know what specs I am going to order on my next set of wheels
 
Old Feb 26, 2009 | 08:03 PM
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perfect!!

I now know what specs I am going to order on my next set of wheels
sweet. glad i could help, if i did.
 
Old Feb 26, 2009 | 08:35 PM
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Thank You. I've been trying to figure out how a x8 +25 would fit especially in the front.

how many degrees of camber would you say you have?? -1.5ish maybe -2
 
Old Feb 26, 2009 | 10:40 PM
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Originally Posted by Fit4Trav
Thank You. I've been trying to figure out how a x8 +25 would fit especially in the front.

how many degrees of camber would you say you have?? -1.5ish maybe -2
ehh not even that much man, i'd say from factory it went in maybe 3/4's an inch.


here you can have a better visual to decide for yourself since im unsure :

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Old Feb 27, 2009 | 04:20 AM
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thanks for showing pics =) helped me out alot on my rim selection
 
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