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im deciding on either 17 inch cromes or 18 inch gun metal wheels and wanted to know if 18's would cause any problems on my svt such as rubbing if people are sitting in the back has anyone had any problems

i just put 18s on my stock 98 svt, 43mm offset no rubbing at all couldnt stand puting 2 fat girls in the back so i put 3 of my friends back there and all ok, by the way i put QT alloys S-13s on mine will be posting pics as soon as it stops rains

I say you get 18's i dont think they will rub unless you have alot of people.Mine doesnt rub.......

yours are 18 x 7.5 cause thats what im leaning for with a ofset of 45 mm is that too much....either that or the same rims in 17 with a 40 mm ofset

I've gpt 19X8 Axis Sevens with 215/35. I lowered it with H&R. Never had a problem. Even think I should of got wider tires.

Definetely make sure of the color you want. I wish I got gunmetal instead of silver. I'm to spur of the moment. Nothing a bit of powdercoating can't take care of.

I just got a set of diablo racing c-9's running a 225-40-18 and I haven't rubbed so far. They seem to cut it close up front but they fit.

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MidWest Your tires almost rub, you said, is your car lowered? I am getting 18's with 225 40 18 does anyone think they will cause problems with a 3" drop?

Yes you are going to rub. I suggest you take a rubber mallet and hammer away at the fenders.

-Antonio

I've never had a problem with mine. 215/40/18 series tires. I could see a problem if you had 245s or 45 series tires.

That is because you are using a 215/40/18 which I so do not suggest for an 18 inch rim.

-Antonio