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Jun 1, 2007 | 12:00 AM

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This are the sizes that are available, what combination would be best? ( New Tires are 225/40 and 265/35 zr 18 Yokohama AVS sport)

08,0J x 18 ET 52
08,5J x 18 ET 33
08,5J x 18 ET 46
09,0J x 18 ET 52
0 9,0J x 18 ET 40
0 9,0J x 18 ET 27
10,0J x 18 ET 40
10,0J x 18 ET 52
10,5J x 18 ET 47
11,0J x 18 ET 65
11,0J x 18 ET 52
11,0J x 18 ET 40
11,0J x 18 ET 28
11,5J x 18 ET 33
12,0J x 18 ET 28

Thanks

I would go for BBS RS GT wheels as suggested by Flying Finn and RS Man

Regarding the offset... the RS has many suspension adjustments. If it was me... I would stick with the factory size and offsets i.e ET 52 front and ET 65 rears. IMO of course

Jun 1, 2007 | 12:34 AM

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They both are super nice. I just can't decide Agggggggg!

Jun 1, 2007 | 12:44 AM

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You can't go wrong with either one. I have mesh wheels so I know how hard it is to keep them clean... so with that said, my vote is for #1

Jun 1, 2007 | 04:40 AM

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I think I will go for nr 1 :-)

Is this combination ok??

Front: 8j x 18 ET52
Rear: 11j x 18 ET65 ( Is this ok for a 265/35 tire?? or is the 10j x 18 ET52 better?

Sorry for all the questions but I just want to be sure that it's perfect!

Thanks

Jun 1, 2007 | 05:34 AM

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Larger rear rubber will increase your understeer. In my opinion, I would stick to the 10 inch/265 profile.

Good luck. (OT) I will be in Paris for my work for the next 2 weeks. Pm me if interested in meeting.

Jun 1, 2007 | 05:40 AM

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Would the rear ET52 fit?

Could be that I'm in Paris, I will send you a pm!

Ciao

Jun 1, 2007 | 06:07 AM

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Front is ET 52 and rears are ET 65.

Bye

Jun 1, 2007 | 06:16 AM

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I know, it's just that that size is not available.

For the rear in the only options are 10J x 18 ET52 or 11j x 18 ET65. Which is best you think?

Thanks

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Jun 1, 2007 | 09:07 AM

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Definately the first one. You can squeeze in an 11 inch wheel on a NB if you have the rights offset, although I would not recommend it. I think David in LA is running 11x18" Gemballas in the rear with ET52 and rolled fenders.. I would personally go for the 10x18 ET 52 if you must choose between the two. Out of the two pics you first posted, I would go for #2! Good luck.

Jun 1, 2007 | 09:53 AM

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I have 10x18 rears with 52 offset and I have 285/30 track tyres. Rear fenders are rolled and I have -3 camber.

I'd go with 8.5" (ET 46) & 11" wheels (ET 40) and 245 & 285 tyres (especially if you track the car).

That 11" wheel will be tight (won't fit as 11" with 52 ET) so you want to measure first and be prepared to roll the fenders.

Jun 1, 2007 | 10:27 AM

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What about 11 J x 18" ET65 with 265/35 ZR 18???

This would be optimal, no?

Jun 1, 2007 | 11:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Monique

I think Flying Finn's picture is not RS-GT wheels but BBS Racing wheels.

Cheers.

Harry

Jun 1, 2007 | 11:12 AM

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I have a very good deal on the Gemballa wheels, that's why I would like to choose between those 2.
Finding the correct sizes is apparently not an easy task! :-)

Jun 1, 2007 | 12:09 PM

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Are you set on using those tire sizes? You could be more aggressive and go wider if you wanted to. But if you are going to run 265 rear tires then you should not be using 11" rims...10" is already stretching it. And for 225 fronts you should not use a rim wider than 8.5". From the list you posted above, I would go with 8.5" ET46 and 10" ET52.