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Old Dec 8, 2014 | 07:31 PM
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I currently have 18 inch XXRs by 8.75 squared all around,

I was told by someone that this isn't the smartest idea, whys that?

he said my rears should be at least another inch thicker...
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Old Dec 8, 2014 | 09:19 PM
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It works, just depends on the tires you want to run
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Old Dec 9, 2014 | 09:21 AM
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Stock z 18" v1 rear is 8". Seems fine to me
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Old Dec 17, 2014 | 11:19 AM
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punch whoever told you that nonsense right in the diaphragm. You'll be fine.
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Old Dec 21, 2014 | 07:43 AM
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Originally Posted by djmike350z
I currently have 18 inch XXRs by 8.75 squared all around,

I was told by someone that this isn't the smartest idea, whys that?

he said my rears should be at least another inch thicker...
Yes staggered setups are oretty common but there's benefits to a square setuo, i'm going to be running a square setup to look real aggressive with fat 275's up front.

Don't listen to him, he doesn't know.
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