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Old Jun 8, 2010 | 08:33 PM
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I need help can someone explain to me how the sizes work.

I have a 04 touring nonbrembo.

I want some 18's

235/9.5 (what does that mean)


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Old Jun 8, 2010 | 08:37 PM
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Originally Posted by Carlos8183
I need help can someone explain to me how the sizes work.

I have a 04 touring nonbrembo.

I want some 18's

235/9.5 (what does that mean)


sorry for the noob question
235 (tire width)

9.5 (wheel width)

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Old Jun 8, 2010 | 08:39 PM
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First car?
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Old Jun 8, 2010 | 08:41 PM
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Originally Posted by phreaktor
First car?
second had an f150.
never got into modding
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More important than your question about width is offset. Search...
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Old Jun 8, 2010 | 08:58 PM
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Front 18" x 8.5" , Offset +15 to +25, Tires 245/40/18
Rear 18" x 9.5" , Offset +15 to +25, Tires 275/40/18


can someone explain this?
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Old Jun 9, 2010 | 02:55 AM
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Originally Posted by Carlos8183
Front 18" x 8.5" , Offset +15 to +25, Tires 245/40/18
Rear 18" x 9.5" , Offset +15 to +25, Tires 275/40/18


can someone explain this?
18x8.5 is the rim diameter and width the +15/+25 is the offset. For instance lower the offest the more sick it looks... its that simple. If you intend on lowering the car and rock the wheels mentioned (+15 offset) your going to have to roll the fenders. You might want to search this forum about this topic, You'll find info on what Z's can pull off in regards to size, width, and of course offset. Mine are 18x9 +20 and 18x10 +20 and it sits nicely.
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Old Jun 9, 2010 | 03:24 AM
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Great explanation at Tire Rack for wheel tire sizing.
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Old Jun 9, 2010 | 09:59 AM
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Originally Posted by Flo-ridaZ33
18x8.5 is the rim diameter and width the +15/+25 is the offset. For instance lower the offest the more sick it looks... its that simple. If you intend on lowering the car and rock the wheels mentioned (+15 offset) your going to have to roll the fenders. You might want to search this forum about this topic, You'll find info on what Z's can pull off in regards to size, width, and of course offset. Mine are 18x9 +20 and 18x10 +20 and it sits nicely.
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