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Old Feb 14, 2009 | 06:19 PM
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i have 18x9.5 + 22 with 265/35/18 kumho tires and i rub in the rear. i dont know if i got a bigger offset rim in the wrong box or what but it rubs. does the 9.5 rim measure 10.5 from outer lip 2 outer lip?
How much camber are you running? Might want to go slighly more negative.
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Old Feb 14, 2009 | 08:42 PM
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Originally Posted by bartown
i have 18x9.5 + 22 with 265/35/18 kumho tires and i rub in the rear. i dont know if i got a bigger offset rim in the wrong box or what but it rubs. does the 9.5 rim measure 10.5 from outer lip 2 outer lip?
Yes, my wheels are 9.5" wide from lip to lip.
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Old Feb 16, 2009 | 07:58 AM
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Originally Posted by lowkey
How much camber are you running? Might want to go slighly more negative.
i'm stock
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Old Feb 16, 2009 | 08:05 AM
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Originally Posted by bartown
i'm stock
Recommend Camber: -2.0 front; -1.5 Rear
I think with this set up you will be ok for clearance. That said, the tire wear (on inner side of tires)will be more than OEM set up but significantly better handling.

Later, Ken
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Old Feb 24, 2009 | 12:10 AM
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Recommend Camber: -2.0 front; -1.5 Rear
I think with this set up you will be ok for clearance. That said, the tire wear (on inner side of tires)will be more than OEM set up but significantly better handling.

Later, Ken
Sorry for the n00b question...

do you need camber bolts to do that on stock suspension + springs?
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Old Feb 24, 2009 | 03:21 AM
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Originally Posted by mrubino83
Sorry for the n00b question...

do you need camber bolts to do that on stock suspension + springs?
I believe you can with OEM set up.

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Old Feb 24, 2009 | 08:09 PM
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Yes a 9.5" wheel will measure 10.5" outer lip to lip in most cases on a one piece wheel.
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