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Flicktitty · 06-02-2008, 02:49 PM

Hey guys. I have some pretty hard to find 15X7? or 7.5" Epsilon Mesh rims i got for a pretty good deal. i love the rim but there just do damn skinny to put any power down. So i am looking at having the rears widened.

But here is where my questions come into play.

i want to run a "real tire" out back 275 MAYBE 285 (doubtful)
So i know i need to tuck/roll the stock fenders. to run anything that wide.

But i need to know if it is even possible to get these wheels widened. they are a True 2 peice wheel. So that should be somewhat easy. But how do i know the offsets won't get all fucked up and stick past the fender?

Also How wide of a Rim to i need to run a 275-285? 9"? 9.5? 10"?

anyone know a Good place to send the rears out to get widened?
Thanks ZILVIA!

Pic of the car/rim

*fliprayzin240sx* · 06-02-2008, 10:22 PM

Widen rims? Only way I know you can widen a rim is swapping out the barrell. For the most part, you might as well buy a new rim cuz it aint gonna be cheap.

10j wide rim with a +25mm offset should be able to fit 275 with minimal work on the fenders

Hawaiian240 · 06-06-2008, 09:08 PM

I'm running 18X8.5 +25 in front with 245/35ZR18 and 18X9.5 +35 out back with 285/30ZR18
Fenders rolled and pulled.
Clears my coilovers fine.

06-02-2008, 02:49 PM	#1
Flicktitty Post Whore! Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Wisconsin Age: 34 Posts: 3,685 Trader Rating: (13) Feedback Score: 13 reviews	Couple Rim/tire questions Hey guys. I have some pretty hard to find 15X7? or 7.5" Epsilon Mesh rims i got for a pretty good deal. i love the rim but there just do damn skinny to put any power down. So i am looking at having the rears widened. But here is where my questions come into play. i want to run a "real tire" out back 275 MAYBE 285 (doubtful) So i know i need to tuck/roll the stock fenders. to run anything that wide. But i need to know if it is even possible to get these wheels widened. they are a True 2 peice wheel. So that should be somewhat easy. But how do i know the offsets won't get all fucked up and stick past the fender? Also How wide of a Rim to i need to run a 275-285? 9"? 9.5? 10"? anyone know a Good place to send the rears out to get widened? Thanks ZILVIA! Pic of the car/rim

06-02-2008, 10:22 PM	#2
fliprayzin240sx Man w/ CTSV & a Car Seat Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Tampa Posts: 17,998 Trader Rating: (19) Rides Gallery: fliprayzin240sx Feedback Score: 19 reviews	Widen rims? Only way I know you can widen a rim is swapping out the barrell. For the most part, you might as well buy a new rim cuz it aint gonna be cheap. 10j wide rim with a +25mm offset should be able to fit 275 with minimal work on the fenders __________________ If you think Zilvia has too many assholes... CLICK HERE!!!

06-06-2008, 09:08 PM	#3
Hawaiian240 Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Chesapeake, VA Age: 48 Posts: 517 Trader Rating: (17) Rides Gallery: Hawaiian240 Feedback Score: 17 reviews	I'm running 18X8.5 +25 in front with 245/35ZR18 and 18X9.5 +35 out back with 285/30ZR18 Fenders rolled and pulled. Clears my coilovers fine. __________________ For Sale threads: http://zilvia.net/f/sale-items/33286...tons-pics.html Review Thread: http://zilvia.net/f/private-sellers/...-chhheeee.html TRADER RATING: http://zilvia.net/f/traderratings.html?u=66301

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