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Old 10-01-2020, 07:03 PM
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Originally Posted by zbomb
I have the 4S in 285/35/18 and think the taller sidewall works well for the 2WD application and looks right. My car is lowered and corner balanced on Öhlins and the setup as a whole works really well.

@zbomb I really like the stance of your car. Are you running spacers in addition to the lowered coil overs?
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@zbomb I really like the stance of your car. Are you running spacers in addition to the lowered coil overs?

Thanks. I run 12MM front and 17MM rear spacers.

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Originally Posted by quickxotica
As others have rightly suggested, the '02 lightweights:



OR... if you want forged... the CCW C10 is perfection:

hey buddy could I get more details on the size of the wheels tyres and if u are running any spacer
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Originally Posted by blazen244
Where can I post wheels for sale
Originally Posted by jrdavid68
I liked them enough to buy them!
could I get some info on the size and tyre also if ur running any spacers
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Swapped out my LW's with a set of E88's. Still trying to get the fitment dialed - for now specs are:

Front - 18X9 +50 5MM Spacer 245/40/18 Toyo R888R
Rear - 18X11 +67 305/35/18 Toyo R888R









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Once I have all the necessary maintenance and other things taken care of I’d love to get a set of these Work’s. I’ve seen the 5 spoke on a 996/997 but never this set. Could look great.



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Would 8,5 rim width in the front and 10 rim width in the back, work for a 1999 C2? Or is this set more for the wide bodied ladies?
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Originally Posted by stankete
Would 8,5 rim width in the front and 10 rim width in the back, work for a 1999 C2? Or is this set more for the wide bodied ladies?

I run an 8.5"x19' ET45 front 10'x19 ET50 rear. You should have no problem with an 8.5" wheel.... it's more a matter of offset.
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Originally Posted by NE1N-11
I run an 8.5"x19' ET45 front 10'x19 ET50 rear. You should have no problem with an 8.5" wheel.... it's more a matter of offset.
the offset is 40
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Originally Posted by stankete
the offset is 40

At an ET45 front I'm pretty much flush. With the extra 5mm, those wheels are going to stick out past the fender slightly and/or rub.
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Might be a bit much for the street but look good on my 1999 race car 😀
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Forged BBS RE
18x8.5F +56 (20mm spacer) 225/40-18
18x10R +65 (20mm spacer) 285/30-18
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