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DGr1FF
11-20-2013, 09:58 AM
Going to purchase a set of rims rpm r-505 hyper silver 18x8 all around. It's a cheaper rim and I've been suggested others but I just really like the look so that's what im set on. They have a +38mm offset and I was told from the place im buying the rims that they probably won't clear the front calipers. So I obviously need spacers but how large 5mm? 10mm? 15? If I get spacers on the fronts ONLY will it be noticeable and look bad? (id rather not buy 2 sets of spacers). And also will this require that I get extended lug bolts? If I do any recommendations on where to get them. Other than that if you have any suggestions I don't believe I will rub with 18x8 all around also 225/40 tires. Also car is running stock suspension no lowering (that's after rims).Thanks in advance.

c230
11-20-2013, 12:19 PM
They have a +38mm offset and I was told from the place im buying the rims that they probably won't clear the front calipers

I always run into this issue with tire shops, most of them don't know crap about wheel fitment and they give my customers bad info.

Those wheels will fit fine, you can even run 18x9s on the rear with 255/35/18s. You don't need spacers either. I'm running 18x8 +30 front 18x9 +35 rear on a lowered suspension, 18x8+38 will be fine with no rubbing and no spacers are needed.

DGr1FF
11-20-2013, 02:57 PM
Thank you for that knowledge. I would also like to note that the center bore of the rims is 67.1. I bought off of ebay for 20$ 67.1-66.6 High Quality Aluminum Alloy Hub Centric Rings. That will work correct?

c230
11-20-2013, 03:45 PM
Yes that will work, but it's kinda strange that they are 5x112 with a 67.1 center bore. That's usually a mazda center, im thinking the wheels where inserted from 5x114.3 to 5x112.