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I am thinking about these in 18"x9.5"... 285/30/18?? Oh yeah~~!!! I am doing the math as I am typing this out... just a thought to get for next year... [IMG]http://www.worksuperwheels.com/images/termist_tm1/1.jpg[/IMG] They are work wheels.. see: [url]www.worksuperwheels.com[/url] [url]http://www.worksuperwheels.com/wheels/termist_tm1.html[/url] [url]http://www.worksuperwheels.com/wheels/wheels.html[/url] here's the tire I would run at 285/30/18.. Yokohama Advan A048 [IMG]http://www.tirerack.com/images/tires/yokohama/yo_advan_a048_ci2_l.jpg[/IMG]
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Now we are talking - real tires - get an Outback and don't worry about putting them in the wheel wells. Any idea what offset you need for 9.5" wide rims . I like the 275/35/18 myself they are 1 " wider than the 245/45/18 s I am running now - never enough tire. 225/55/17 7.0" tread 775 rev/mile 245/45/18 9.1" tread 780 rev/mile 275/35/18 10.2" tread 814 rev/mile
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Chuck, you are more flexible with tire sizing on an Outback.. what are the stock wheel specs for the Outback? I can probably come up with the correct offset for a 9.5" wide rim for ya.. and also give me your current 18" wheel specs so that I can see what you have working.. and as a final request, how much room do you have on your 18"s from the tire sidewall to the edge of the fender? Do you have a pic of what you currently have on the car? Keefe
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Hi Keefe I do not know the offset on the 18x7.5 they came as a package from TireRack and of course it was a "trust us it will fit " .All they give you is the 5-100 bolt pattern. I can take a picture now but lets hold off till Myles get me the wagon springs and I lower things down . I appriciate the offer of help and will take you up on it in the Spring when the snows come off - yes it is time in New England for the mounting of the snows. This sounds like a good Spring project when the car goes to the next level . After talking to Quirt Crawford today it is clear there is a lot more HP/Torgue [2X] to be had - at that point the 245s maybe too small for now they can handle all the torque I can make . Thanks Charlie
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[quote name='chucktoo']Hi Keefe I do not know the offset on the 18x7.5 they came as a package from TireRack and of course it was a "trust us it will fit " .All they give you is the 5-100 bolt pattern. I can take a picture now but lets hold off till Myles get me the wagon springs and I lower things down . This sounds like a good Spring project when the car goes to the next level . After talking to Quirt Crawford today it is clear there is a lot more HP/Torgue [2X] to be had - at that point the 245s maybe too small for now they can handle all the torque I can make . Thanks Charlie[/QUOTE] Charlie, when you get the chance, take off your 18"x7.5" and look on the back of the spokes, you will see a stamped marking that has "ET" and some number next to it.. that is your offset. 245 on the road is plenty of rubber for an AWD car. For a RWD, that would be a different story. Keefe
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I am thinking about these in 18"x9.5"... 285/30/18?? Oh yeah~~!!! I am doing the math as I am typing this out... just a thought to get for next year...

 

http://www.worksuperwheels.com/images/termist_tm1/1.jpg

 

They are work wheels.. see:

 

www.worksuperwheels.com

http://www.worksuperwheels.com/wheels/termist_tm1.html

http://www.worksuperwheels.com/wheels/wheels.html

 

here's the tire I would run at 285/30/18.. Yokohama Advan A048

http://www.tirerack.com/images/tires/yokohama/yo_advan_a048_ci2_l.jpg

 

Hey Keefe,

 

Did you manage to get this 18x9.5 on your car? I am very interested in the 18x9.5 wheels on the Nasioc forum. According to your wheel post, it should be fine right when install with coilovers + negative camber?

 

Just want to confirm with you. Thanks!

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I've done 18x10, but the tire will stick out 1".. even with a 265/30/18 with the best offset you can get for our cars you will need to flare the fenders even if you run a lot of camber.. You will need get coilovers that are retuned to even shorter-travelling suspension then what I have to make sure the suspension doesn't travel more than 2" total.

 

You can go see my other posts when i put on 18x10s on the car. Just do a search "HRE" and you'll see it.

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