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Rim/Tire Fit question with the Hotchkis drop.

Discussion in 'Wheels and Tires' started by 08supawhite, May 29, 2008.

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    08supawhite New Member

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    Dec 25, 2007
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    Will I be able to fit an 18x8 inch wheel with a +35mm offset on my tC if I have the Hotchkis drop? If so, what tire size will be best? Thanks for the responses!
    08supawhite, May 29, 2008
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    hotrice New Member

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    you should be able to but you need to move your abs speed sensor out of the way. i dropped mine the the same springs and just put a wider tire on and it ended up rubbing through the electrical line. not a cheep fix.
    hotrice, May 29, 2008
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    Graphite New Member

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    Mar 6, 2008
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    18x8 - i think the best offset would be between 42 and 48. Navylife had problems running a 35mm offset (but then again i think his wheels were wider than 8 inches).

    Stock we have 17x7 with a 45mm offset. going to a 42mm offset would move the rim/tire 3mm towards suspension components, where 48mm moves it 3mm away (towards the fender).

    if you want a flush sitting wheel, 42mm is the way to go without rubbing. 35mm would be optimal for a 7 inch width to sit flush.



    someone correct me if i'm wrong. i hate the subject of offset b/c im not good with my conversions.
    Graphite, May 29, 2008
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    hotrice New Member

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    your guess is as good as mine i mean. you can always get adjustable camber kits
    hotrice, May 31, 2008
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    navylife59 Super Moderator

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    You must be looking at Axis Wheels. There are people out there running 18x8 +35mm with a 225/40/18 tires. It sits rather flush. From the pics that I have seen, some of the cars where lowered about a that of a Hotchkis drop. I could not tell if they had corrected their negative camber. You may have to run some negative camber. I was sold an 18x8.5 +35mm 225/40/18. On my Hotchkis drop, the slightest tiny bump would cause rub on the tire sidewall by the fender lip.
    navylife59, Jun 3, 2008
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    hotrice New Member

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    bboooo tire rub
    hotrice, Jun 3, 2008
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    08supawhite New Member

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    Nah, I gave up on the Axis wheels when you were having so many problems with them Navy. I am actually looking at the TSW Jarama in Black...I think that would look sweet on a Superwhite! So you think I will be able to run a few degrees of negative camber and avoid rubbing? Any other suggestions with regards to the Hotchkis kit and an 18x8 with a +35 offset?
    08supawhite, Jun 4, 2008
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    hotrice New Member

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    go with enekie's light weight wheels:D
    hotrice, Jun 6, 2008
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