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Old Feb 27, 2009 | 06:15 PM
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Rim Size Questions

Hello,

I have an Evo X MR with WORKS Ride Springs (13mm (.5") Drop). I would like to change out my stock powder coated BBS rims with something that "flushes" out and looks more aggressive without fender rolling, spacers, etc. I don't know much about wheel sizes other than I would like to have 18" rims. Also, since I've added the WORKS springs it makes me a little more nervous about trying to pick the correct size.

Can someone help me determine a good size I could get without rubbing, etc? Any suggestions? I want black, gun metal or dark grey in color.

Thanks in advance.
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Old Feb 27, 2009 | 06:16 PM
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18x10 with a 265 tire should work
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Old Feb 27, 2009 | 06:17 PM
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18x9 with a 255 tire will work but wont look very aggressive. imho you need 19x10 with 275 tires and fender rolling to look right
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Old Feb 27, 2009 | 06:21 PM
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Originally Posted by Silver06evo9mr
18x10 with a 265 tire should work
Thanks for your responses, do you happen to know what offset would work?
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Old Feb 27, 2009 | 07:08 PM
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the "standard" response here isn't any of the ones above.

You want 18x9.5+22. With 265/35 or 275/35 tires. The 275's might rub, so just watch that.
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Old Feb 27, 2009 | 07:17 PM
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Originally Posted by goofygrin
the "standard" response here isn't any of the ones above.

You want 18x9.5+22. With 265/35 or 275/35 tires. The 275's might rub, so just watch that.
Thank you
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Old Feb 27, 2009 | 08:42 PM
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Originally Posted by goofygrin
the "standard" response here isn't any of the ones above.

You want 18x9.5+22. With 265/35 or 275/35 tires. The 275's might rub, so just watch that.
+1
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