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Old Mar 5, 2012 | 08:21 PM
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Considering Volk GT-C 18x8.5 +48, 18x10.5 +48

Hey guys, I have a sedan and am considering purchasing these Volk GTC 18x8.5 +48 18x10.5+48. This is my first car and I've done a lot of reading on the forums but my knowledge isn't where I want it to be yet. I have an opportunity to purchase these "excellent condition, 90% tread on tires" rims for ~1200, have a few questions:

1. I wasn't planning on having a really aggressive or hellaflush stance, what's your guys general opinion on these on a sedan?

2. Would I have to roll fenders?

3. Would you guys go for a more aggressive offset? As stated earlier I wasn't looking for hellaflush/too aggressive but I wanted something more aggresive than stock.

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Old Mar 6, 2012 | 09:31 AM
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Generally at + 22 is good for our cars. I think +48 will be too much offset and your fenders will swallow your wheels. but you could add spacers.
 
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Old Mar 6, 2012 | 12:40 PM
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^ did you even read what he asked?

Completely ignore what suprasam said.

The issue you're going to have with these wheels is the inner clearance running that high of an offset is going to rub the strut with that width. even if you add spacers you're going to get to the point where the wheel is too aggressive to fit under the fenders.

I recommend to keep looking, look for specs are 9 +25 and 10 +40ish. But on the lower end of the 40mm offset.
 
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Old Mar 6, 2012 | 01:14 PM
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Thanks for the advice guys, I'll pass on these...considering the 350z anniversary wheels / Touring 18" v2 from the 350z...from a site, I got these specs:

Front
Size: 18x8.0
Offset: +30mm
Weight: 24.4
Tire: 225/45/18
Rear
Size: 18x8.5
Offset: +33mm
Weight: 25.8
Tire: 245/45/18

I have seen these on other G sedans as well, there would fit perfectly and there would be no need for fender rolling, or any rubbing against any inner suspension parts as you stated? Thanks
 
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Old Mar 6, 2012 | 02:23 PM
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Originally Posted by 4DGS
^ did you even read what he asked?

Completely ignore what suprasam said.

The issue you're going to have with these wheels is the inner clearance running that high of an offset is going to rub the strut with that width. even if you add spacers you're going to get to the point where the wheel is too aggressive to fit under the fenders.

I recommend to keep looking, look for specs are 9 +25 and 10 +40ish. But on the lower end of the 40mm offset.
So, what was wrong with what i said. He asked for a general opinion and I gave one.
 
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