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Old 20-02-2007, 08:30 PM   #1
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Default ef xr8 wheels question????????

wondering if anyone can give some advice,
im looking at buying some second hand simmons for my ef xr8
the simmons are 18" x 9.5" with 265/35 tyres +45 offset.
1)are these simmons au offset?
2)will they fit my ef xr8

iv got 18" with 245 tyres at the moment running adaptors , the car is not lowered yet but is on the shopping list
3)will i have a problem with rubbing if they do fit and once lowered

ta den...

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Old 20-02-2007, 08:33 PM   #2
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yup....au offset..
should be something around 0 to +4 or there abouts for eseries fitment
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Old 20-02-2007, 09:36 PM   #3
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That offsets way off its more of a Toyota/Lexus offset.

Eseries offset sucks! Such a limited range...
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Old 21-02-2007, 12:47 PM   #4
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with 9.5" width im sure u would have some major scrubbing on the guards when lowered too!
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Old 21-02-2007, 12:53 PM   #5
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If you want to fit these wheel's get lengthend studs fitted and buy a few 10mm spacers.

9.5 should be fine i dont think you will hit anything just deppends how low you go.
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Old 22-02-2007, 12:41 AM   #6
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thanks to everyone who replied, might just wait till i find some that will fit with out any mods .

again thanks.
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