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Old 12-10-2006, 12:19 PM   #1
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Default 18x8.5" Wheels with RCE Springs

I was wondering if anyone that has 18x8.5" Wheels with RCE Springs has had any rubbing issues or problems of that sort. I am wrapping them with either 235/40-18 or 245/35-18 Falken tires.


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I ran 18x8.5 on my 04 STI with the RCE springs and 245/35-18.....No rubbing with 48mm offset.

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Old 12-10-2006, 01:48 PM   #3
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I ran 18x8.5 on my 04 STI with the RCE springs and 245/35-18.....No rubbing with 48mm offset.

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What about 235/40-18? Anyone have this set up?
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What about 235/40-18? Anyone have this set up?
You'll have plenty of clearance. you could probably get away with a 245/45 even, although i think a 40 or 35 would be better.
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Old 12-12-2006, 10:48 PM   #5
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I hear nothin but good things from those god damn RCE spring... now i want them... lol

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Old 12-12-2006, 11:18 PM   #6
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depends on the offset
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Old 12-27-2006, 11:47 PM   #7
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Would 18x8.5 +42/43 with 245-35-18's work with RCE springs on an '06?
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How about 18x8.5 on 50mm ofset will they clear 235-40-18
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i was wondering this too. thinkin bout the work emo's in 18x8.5.
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Old 12-28-2006, 10:26 PM   #10
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Yes, yes , yes, yes.

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