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Old Dec 23, 2005 | 02:48 PM
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Need help with wheel fitment

I've decided i'm going to pick up a set of 5zigen fn01rc's. Hyper black, 18x9.5 +35 with 255/35/18 tires.

I've done a lot of research on these wheels, but its hard weeding out the incorrect info. So I have a couple of questions.

Will the 18x9.5 +35 with 255/35/18's work with stock suspension without any rubbing?

Will they rub at all with Hotchkis springs (36mm lower front, 23mm lower rear)?

Will I need spacers?

Do I need +35 offset on all 4 wheels, or are the fronts and rears different?

I need to use stock springs with the stock Enkei's with Blizzacks for winter. And the 5zigens with Hotchkis springs for when theres no snow. But I have to dyno tune my car soon and I can't use the Blizzacks for that. So I need to be able to just bolt the 5zigens on with the stock springs to get to the dyno and back. I'm fairly certain they will not rub with the Hotchkis springs. But would like to make sure before I order them.

Thanks.

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Old Dec 23, 2005 | 04:44 PM
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yes you will rub out back - will have to roll the rear fenders - these are quite an aggressive fitment, but they do work
Old Dec 23, 2005 | 07:44 PM
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Damn. Ok.

Will the 18x8.5 +30 fit without rubbing? I really don't want to roll the fenders.
Old Dec 23, 2005 | 09:42 PM
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the 8.5 +30 will fit perfectly - as to your rubbing, it largely comes down to your specific tire choice. Bst to search and see what tires people have had luck with in your desired size, and choose from there
Old Dec 24, 2005 | 06:46 PM
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Don't be afriad to roll the fenders, you will never get a true 'flush' look without it!

Aggressive fitment is where it's at
Old Dec 25, 2005 | 12:20 AM
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rolling, rolling, rolling. keep those b itches rolling!!!!

+1 for rolling the fenders and getting the better looking rims.
Old Dec 26, 2005 | 03:42 PM
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i dont think you will have to roll the rear. there is a member on here with the same setup and tanabe springs and he didnt have to roll the fenders. no rubbing
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