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Old 01-30-2006   #1 (permalink)
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Ok, I have now in my hands 2 18x10 +45 offset deep dish rims and 2 18x9 +36 offset deep dish rims. I got these from Mustang Tuning. They say they come with 2 1/4 inch spacers for the front wheels. They didn't ship the spacers. I sent off an e-mail saying wtf.

I then called Discount Tire to see if the tires I ordered were in. He couldnt find the tires I ordered 4 weeks ago so I guess they sold them. No biggy they said they will have them by Feb 1 or 2. Then the guy starts asking about the right offset and saying he 'thinks' the front wheels will work with no spacers.

Any input on that?

Should I just go jack up my car and see if they fit?
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Use this to calculate the correct offset:

http://www.1010tires.com/WheelOffsetCalculator.asp

But also READ THIS:

http://www.tirerack.com/wheels/tech/...jsp?techid=101

It is important to know if the offset is NEGATIVE, POSSITIVE or Neutral.
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Judging by the calculator, you will need a 1" spacer.

But better try it
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I'm wondering if you got the same wheels as I did from Mustang Tuning. The critical spacing is having the wheel clear the caliper. The rear wheels fit fine but the front wheels needed a 6mm (1/4") spacer for the wheels to clear the calipers.

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