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18" Wheel Question

Discussion in 'Wheels & Tires' started by Range 44, Nov 26, 2010.

  1. Nov 26, 2010 at 12:13 PM
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    Range 44

    Range 44 [OP] Well-Known Member

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    What offset do I want on an 18X9 wheel to be flush with the fender. And what about with a 17X8?
     
  2. Nov 26, 2010 at 12:43 PM
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    Range 44

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    Hub centric?
     
  3. Nov 26, 2010 at 12:57 PM
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    My 18x9's have 5.4" backspacing and they sit out about 3/4" of an inch past the fenders with 265's.
     
  4. Nov 26, 2010 at 1:00 PM
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    So that's a +10mm offset.
     
  5. Nov 26, 2010 at 1:03 PM
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    TacoSupreem

    TacoSupreem Dirty Trucker

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    if you go with a 9" wide wheel they are gonna stick out.
     
  6. Nov 26, 2010 at 1:31 PM
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    DeeKay21

    DeeKay21 Lieutenant Dan.

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    I have 18x9"s on 285/65-18"s and they stick out about 1 inch past the fenders with a -12mm offset.
     
  7. Nov 28, 2010 at 12:53 AM
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    BrettBretterson

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    This statement is incorrect, as it all depends on offset.

    I'm running 18x9's right now with 0 offset, and mine sit flush. You would need to run a negative offset in an 8" wide wheel to get flush (diameter doesn't matter, only width).
     

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