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Old Dec 25, 2007 | 03:50 PM
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Recently, I bought a set of 18x8 +38 offset BBS RSGT for my G from ebay. THe shipment will be here by Thursday. Wondering whether or not I need to grap some spacers. Please give some advices.
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Old Dec 25, 2007 | 03:53 PM
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Im in the same boat i need some spacers too..wheres the best place to buy.? Oh and yeah i think your gonna need some too.
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Old Dec 25, 2007 | 03:54 PM
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if you have a coupe, those are horrible offsets. you'll be like 1/4" more tucked than your stock wheels. you'll need like 30mm spacers.

if for a sedan, it might be ok.
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Old Dec 25, 2007 | 04:05 PM
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Yeah, if your G is a sedan than probably will look okay. Coupe, then you will probably need a 25mm or 30mm spacer.
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Old Dec 25, 2007 | 04:10 PM
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mine is a coupe......

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Old Dec 25, 2007 | 04:13 PM
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yes, spacer
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Old Dec 25, 2007 | 06:48 PM
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Nice wheels. Put them on the car and see if you clear the brake calliper and strut housing. Go from there.
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Old Dec 25, 2007 | 09:38 PM
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I have wheels with offsets like that. Run about 10mm more spacer in the rear.
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Old Dec 26, 2007 | 05:44 AM
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Those offsets are horrible. Worse than stock and narrower than my rear stock rims...

I honestly suggest you do at least 15mm spacers, even then it will look weird due to such narrow wheels.
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Old Dec 26, 2007 | 06:35 AM
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going to need BIG spacers on those...20 to 30mm
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Old Dec 26, 2007 | 09:10 AM
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maybe reconsider the wheels.
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Old Dec 26, 2007 | 10:39 AM
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i dont really want to sell them b/c they are BBS Rs-GT and brand new. I am so in love with bbs and there are not many bbs wheels available for Japanese cars. Unless someone can offer me a good deal on bbs,too! Thank for all the reply.
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Old Dec 26, 2007 | 10:57 AM
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then just buy some 30mm spacer and you'll be happy!
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Old Dec 26, 2007 | 03:57 PM
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Please purchase appropriate fitment wheels. You will be happier in the end.
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