widest mags to fit an fto?

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widest mags to fit an fto?

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hi

im looking at buying some new wheels. Just wondering whats the widest mags any one has put on the fto with out any problems?? i have 18x8 with a +35 offset and have plenty of clearence as i have tein coilovers and roller rear guards. Would a set of 18x9 with a +25 offset fit??

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Maaaaaybe....

Im on 18x8s with a 32 offset & a 235 wide tyre squeezed on. Was planning on getting some spacers too as I've got a little room in the arches left.

You'll definitely need the gaurds rolled. Thats my plan.
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What did J have on Kates FTO?
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Super stupid JDM edition overhangers with added blue tuner wheel nuts for max gh3yness.
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Bennoz wrote:Super stupid JDM edition overhangers with added blue tuner wheel nuts for max gh3yness.
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anyway, He had like a 9.5" rim on the back and 8.5" on the front I think... can't remember tyre sizes though.
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would you know the offsets of the wheels for a 18x8.5?? I have 18X8 with +35 offset and they could come out another 12mm...
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This might help, J's for sale thread of the rims:

http://ftoaustralia.com/v3/viewtopic.ph ... lit=offset
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Teh se4rch m4st3r ^^^
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Mags on mine are too wide when I do full lock they rub but I get bloody awesome traction
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i ended up going with work emotion. 18 x 8.5 with +25 offset front and 18 x 8.5 with 20+ offset rear. mag wheels sit flust with the side of the car and doesnt scrub on bit :)
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can you post a photo????
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