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thanks for writing. the imsa flare kit (can be seen at zcarparts.com) in the rear is supposed to be able to accomodate up to a 12" wide rear wheel. so 18" by 10" wide ought not be a problem. i was just curious as to whether or not anyone had done it yet, and if they had any input. so it seems that because of the plus sizing of the tire, but the reduction of the sidewall, ought to make it work, but in real life, we all know that ought to, and actually working are worlds apart. any other thoughts on the matter? also, how much do people think their 14" and 15" wheels weigh anyway? i would guess nearly 20 pounds anyway, since they are cast, and of an older generation of fabrication technique.

truth be told, 17 is no larger than i would want to go. on the wheels, and thusly have a slightly meatier tire. i was offered a set of 18 wheels, forged and about 20-21 lbs each (so fairly light, for the size (18x8, 18x10)), so i had brought it up in this forum to wonder about actual fitment. the backspacing is slightly more than 5" per wheel, and since my car is already at the shop, adding flares wouldn't be tremendously hard to do. so the question remains: if the brake work has been done, a 5 lug setup is utilized, and the shocks are already coilover, does anyone think it will not fit? keeping in mind the original 24.7" OD of the 195-70-14 tire. the questions is not why? but rather will it fit? whether or not it happens is another story altogether. but on an aside, plenty of people run 17" wheels. 18" is not a tremendous leap by any means. if one is running an rb26dett, common sense and all thought of financial sensibility has been tossed out the window anyway. so please help me find out the factual information of the feasibility of running the above 18" sized wheels.

has anyone tired mounting 18x8, 18x10 wheels on a 5 lug z, coilover sus, and flared? tire size is 225 35 18 front, 285 30 18 rear, and calculating the height results in: 24.20" front OD, and 24.73" rear OD, well within the 24.75" stock height on the 195 70 14s, but nearly twice as wide (at least in the rear). any comments? is it possible? please email me: s5fc3s@yahoo.com