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TheBabyBadger
10-17-2018, 01:13 AM
Okay... so I know I wanna run black or dark/gun metal. I'm between 18s and 19s. I'd LIKE to run an 11" wide. Here's a couple I'm looking at. Thoughts and suggestions accepted and appreciated! I'm stumped!


LOVE the look of these! 18s. Will need a 1-1.5" spacer (+30 offset) to get closer to the edge of the wheel well, but no biggie. Downside... only 10" wide. Kinda skinny.

95725

LOVE these from the new 350R. NOT available in an 18... but 11" wide! BOOM! Designed with 7.97" backspacing for newer GT, so will need at least a 2.0-2.5" hub centric spacer. Downside? Are 19s TOO BIG?

95726

Came across these darned near by accident. LOOK like ENKEI RPF1s, but 11" wide AND 18" diameter. PERFECT. No idea on quality but appear to have a good warranty!

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HELP! Pics of your wheel selections. Pro and cons to different sizes and your experiences and input IS appreciated. Thanks! I'm pretty set on color, just looking for pros and cons of 18 and 19s and running spacers, etc. As always, THANK YOU in advance for your input. I always appreciate the helpful advice and hearing what everyone has to say. Thanks!

-Brian

David Williamson
10-17-2018, 08:17 AM
I have the FFR 18 inch X 11 wheels with 315 30's on the back. With 1.25 inch spacers the fit is good, mine is an IRS car and I just got it aligned. You will need to keep the tire diameter close or run the risk of them hitting the frame at the front by the door striker. 11 inch wide wheels fit a 315 tire well, there is room to go wider but I can't say how much.
David W

John Dol
10-17-2018, 11:55 AM
I like the first one the most out of these three.
How wide a tire do you want to run? I have 315's on the rear on a 10.5" wheel.
95729
Blacked out my Halibrands with powder coat, looks cool too.
95728
19's fit (MTWAROG)on the gen 2, so I would think they fit on a gen 3 aswell.

Good luck, decisions, decisions, decisions!!

John

TheBabyBadger
10-17-2018, 06:44 PM
I like the first one the most out of these three.
How wide a tire do you want to run? I have 315's on the rear on a 10.5" wheel.
95729
Blacked out my Halibrands with powder coat, looks cool too.
95728
19's fit (MTWAROG)on the gen 2, so I would think they fit on a gen 3 aswell.

Good luck, decisions, decisions, decisions!!

John

John-

I guess I could run 305s on the 10s. (First wheel). They are my first choice as well! Thanks for the input. I checked out his MK2 and I think 18s are a good size... big without looking too big. Appreciate your response again!

No rub with the 315s?

TheBabyBadger
10-18-2018, 03:54 PM
and the winner is:

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Ended up going to a 295 wide for $25 more total! No tax, coming out of Texas, will be here mid next week. Thanks for the input and feedback!

John Dol
10-18-2018, 05:22 PM
John-
No rub with the 315s?

No problem with rubbing, I have the 3 link.


another thing to scratch of the list!


John