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Old 03-02-2005, 08:44 AM
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I'm planning on ordering a set of CCW wheels soon.
Sizes 18x8.5 front and 18x10 rear.
Does anyone know what offsets I should specify for correct fitment?
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Old 03-02-2005, 09:10 AM
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It's best to consult with ccw because they measure using back spacing and not offset. They have experience with the 944 series.
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Thanks , I'll talk to them . I figured I'd have to specify.
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I think the guy who knows about these cars over there is named John, at least if I remember correctly. I just ordered a set a week ago.
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If you want to really fill the fenders, go ET56 front and less in the rear, ET47
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I think you will want at least 9" fronts w/10" rears to minimize understeer.
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Racers Edge mentioned that 9" front wheel could cause problems with scraping
but that the 8.5's would work well. The 8.5's will hold a 245 tire. I'm not sure
anything bigger would fit with out mods.
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Originally Posted by Epic2112
I just ordered a set a week ago.
I told you so!
Old 03-02-2005, 08:30 PM
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Where are you odering from? Website? THanks
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Originally Posted by tconn
Racers Edge mentioned that 9" front wheel could cause problems with scraping
but that the 8.5's would work well. The 8.5's will hold a 245 tire. I'm not sure
anything bigger would fit with out mods.
Since it looks like you have 2.5"ID springs 9" would not be a problem. Plenty of us are running that setup.
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Can anyone tell me the average cost of CCW wheels? They dont list prices on their website...Thanks
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Originally Posted by horsepowerfarm
I told you so!
It was all just a matter of time. Too bad now I'm broke.
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I want to say 18's start around $1800. I no personal experience with CCW, but it took over 3 months for my buddy to get wheels for his Supra. He was very happy with them otherwise. Other custom wheel makers like Fikse or Kinesis may have different delivery times.
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Originally Posted by 9fitty1
Can anyone tell me the average cost of CCW wheels? They dont list prices on their website...Thanks

There are a lot of options, figure around $2k for a set of 17s or 18s, give or take.
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I was quoted a price of $1850 for a set of the 18" track wheels (no centercaps)
$1950 for the street package (centercaps). The prices were for the polished
wheels. Sizes 18x8.5 , 18x10. They offer many options all of which will increase the price.

Just to compare I checked priceing on a set of Fikse recently. They were going to cost $850/wheel front $950/wheel rear.

The CCW's are a great price.


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