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Help on new rims
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Wed Sep 26, 2012 8:53 pmby Sweetooth
Hey guys,
sorry if i'm evoking something that has already been mentioned on this forum.
I'm quite new here and i just purchased a 'Subaru Liberty 2.0R My07'
I was just wondering about the dimensions of my wheels as i would like to purchase new rims.
I've got 17" on stock at the moment. I understand i may have to roll guards or pull them but otherwise
is there anything else i would need to know? And what type of tires would fit these rims?
Whats recommended and whats not? I'm currently looking to fit on:
ROTA T2R 18 x 9.5, 35+ 5 x 100
or
Rota Gforce 18 x 9, +27, 18 x 10, +20, 5x114.3
or
XXr 527 17"/18"
Thanks you
Re: Help on new rims
Posted:
Wed Sep 26, 2012 9:25 pmby Kody.B
The 18x10s are way to wide and +20 offset won't fit (I've been told this by a guy who tried it on his). Plus our fitment is 5x100.
The first ones would work, and depending on what XXR 527's you get (Nick the owner of Starrn on here) has 18x8.75s +35mm offset.
I'm about to get the exact same dimensions in a different wheel on my car and even at 8.75" wide I've been told guard rolling + camber will be needed.
Re: Help on new rims
Posted:
Wed Sep 26, 2012 10:15 pmby Sweetooth
Kody.B wrote:The 18x10s are way to wide and +20 offset won't fit (I've been told this by a guy who tried it on his). Plus our fitment is 5x100.
The first ones would work, and depending on what XXR 527's you get (Nick the owner of Starrn on here) has 18x8.75s +35mm offset.
I'm about to get the exact same dimensions in a different wheel on my car and even at 8.75" wide I've been told guard rolling + camber will be needed.
Awesome, thanks for your reply
Looks like ill be getting the ROTA T2R 18 x 9.5, 35+ 5 x 100
Re: Help on new rims
Posted:
Thu Sep 27, 2012 8:12 amby Kody.B
Awesome mate, put some pics up when you get them.
Do be aware though, 9.5 inches wide will need either stretched tires, rolled/flared guards and/or negative camber. That is a huge wheel.
Good luck
Re: Help on new rims
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Thu Sep 27, 2012 12:25 pmby PinkK
Don't strech your tyres! Roll you guards, put the correct sized tyres on and if required work on the camber...
Re: Help on new rims
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Thu Sep 27, 2012 12:30 pmby cruisn
PinkK wrote:Don't strech your tyres! Roll you guards, put the correct sized tyres on and if required work on the camber...
+ 11ty million.
Im running 8.5 +45 with 235/40/18 only had to roll the rear guards, a bit of neg camber in the front (coilovers) and the rear tyres sit about 10mm below the arch and zero rubbing.
Re: Help on new rims
Posted:
Thu Sep 27, 2012 12:32 pmby bosc0
Not low enough Markus
Re: Help on new rims
Posted:
Thu Sep 27, 2012 12:34 pmby cruisn
bosc0 wrote:Not low enough Markus
It is the wifes daily........
Re: Help on new rims
Posted:
Thu Sep 27, 2012 12:36 pmby bosc0
At least she's regular.
Re: Help on new rims
Posted:
Thu Sep 27, 2012 12:39 pmby Sweetooth
Kody.B wrote:Awesome mate, put some pics up when you get them.
Do be aware though, 9.5 inches wide will need either stretched tires, rolled/flared guards and/or negative camber. That is a huge wheel.
Good luck
How much will a negative chamber cost and where could i go to get it on? As well as the rolled/flared gaurds?
Re: Help on new rims
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Thu Sep 27, 2012 1:12 pmby bosc0
Sweetooth wrote:How much will a negative chamber cost and where could i go to get it on? As well as the rolled/flared gaurds?
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Camber_angle
Re: Help on new rims
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Thu Sep 27, 2012 2:40 pmby bigBADbenny
I'm going to experiment with an online rim/tyre fitment calculator:
http://www.rimsntires.com/specs.jspVia this site:
http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=7535Comparing my current tucked setup:
7.5" +55 w/ 215/45/18 (STi Enkeis stock alignment)
with Crusin's "perfect flush" setup
8.5" +45 with 235/40/18 (Work rims, rolled rear guards, neg camber in the front )
and finally some of the more gonzo pokey setups. ^^^
Unfortunately the calculators don't usually have camber emulation or guard simulation but that's what one's imagination is for!...
Re: Help on new rims
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Thu Sep 27, 2012 5:03 pmby cruisn
Sweetooth wrote:[How much will a negative chamber cost and where could i go to get it on? As well as the rolled/flared gaurds?
There is oem camber adjustment at the front (probably not enough), non at the rear.
You can buy camber bolts for the front and a rear camber kit from Whiteline, coilovers will have camber tops in the front if you do them.
Rolled guards are done in numerous places, google is your friend for your location.
I can do it in Melbourne.
Re: Help on new rims
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Thu Sep 27, 2012 6:21 pmby Stomps
Mark- have you got more specific details of your front/rear alignment setup?
im looking at exact size/offset wheels running a 235.. curious to exactly how much camber you are running..
im only gonna be running Bilsteins with s-techs so wont be stupid low, will have the rear whiteline camber adjust kit also..
cheers..
Re: Help on new rims
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Thu Sep 27, 2012 6:54 pmby cruisn
Im running no rear camber on mine bar oem setup.
Fronts I will have to check the settings when it gets aligned tomorrow.