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Old 12/3/15 | 08:20 PM
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Need suggestions on wheel and offset

Hi Friends! I am planning to get Ambit RE02 wheels. I would like them in 18 inch, as that is the max size these come in. I would like to get a deep concave setup. so wondering if I can go with 18X9.5 +15 in the front and 18X10.5 +15 in the rear?
I am not a genius with offset thing And, I am assuming that lesser the offset more concave it is.. I would really appreciate your input. Thank you !!!
Old 12/3/15 | 08:30 PM
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No. They will stick out inches beyond the fenders. The fronts you MIGHT be able to get to fit, with stretched tires and -4.0 degrees of camber. The rears will literally stick out 2" past the fender.
Old 12/3/15 | 08:33 PM
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You might be able to run the +22 18x9.5s all around...you won't be able to go very low on your suspension though. I was running 20x10.5 +40 on 305/30/20 and they rubbed. I'm on H&R Supersports (Sportline equivalent). I switched to 275/35s and no more running. These wheels are already past the edge by almost 1/2". If you went 10.5 +15, you're adding another 1".
Old 12/3/15 | 09:33 PM
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Originally Posted by laserred38
You might be able to run the +22 18x9.5s all around...you won't be able to go very low on your suspension though. I was running 20x10.5 +40 on 305/30/20 and they rubbed. I'm on H&R Supersports (Sportline equivalent). I switched to 275/35s and no more running. These wheels are already past the edge by almost 1/2". If you went 10.5 +15, you're adding another 1".
Thank you for the insight Laserred38. So if you think If I go +22, How will it impact concave of the wheel? I mainly choosing these wheels for the concave look.
Also in my research i found this link. Just for reference. Notice the wheel specs in the post.
Old 12/3/15 | 09:36 PM
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Also, I forgot to mention I do not want to stretch tires.
Old 12/3/15 | 10:18 PM
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Those tires are stretched. Not to mention I guarantee it rubs in the back. That or he's running insanely stiff springs to keep the tires off the fenders. You can roll and or flare the stock fenders a bit more than they come from the factory, but I don't see how those tires aren't tearing up the fenders, at least from my experience.
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Originally Posted by laserred38
Those tires are stretched. Not to mention I guarantee it rubs in the back. That or he's running insanely stiff springs to keep the tires off the fenders. You can roll and or flare the stock fenders a bit more than they come from the factory, but I don't see how those tires aren't tearing up the fenders, at least from my experience.
Ohh, I am sorry I didn't know they were stretched. So fender rolling might help a little bit. How about in the front?
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How low are you intending to be?
Old 12/3/15 | 11:22 PM
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I am already sitting little low on Ground control coil over. Around 1.5 inch all around.
Old 12/4/15 | 12:32 PM
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Ignoring the stretch, those wheels look cool!
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