Originally Posted by SilverWolf
Update:
Just got home and after test fitting the wheels, I can confirm that the 35mm offset on the front clears fine and the center caps fit as well. This is with 18x8.5's. I have a minimum 1/2 inch of clearance between the inside of the wheel and the suspension.
I think your are going to need 12mm spacers on your fronts to get the clearance for the caps and the suspension while keeping the wheel under the fender. Wish you were closer to me as I'd be happy to let you try them out.
My current stumbling block is that my front lug bolts are too long now. Suprisingly, 40mm shank lug bolts work perfectly on the rears with a 12mm spacer due to the reduced thickness of the TSW's at the mounting pad. Hoping to get everything mounted tomorrow. I'm too tired from driving all day and I have to go look at a new house in an hour.
Pics will follow of course.
James, If you want any specific measurements/pics from my set up, Let me know. I've got to track down my camera and my metric tape measure!
Wow you are motivated! I would appreciate pics with measurements if you could. Thanks for all the input, it really helps. I can't get this thing mounted up or rolling until my crossdrilled/slotted rotors and pads come in from Freakingfastsrt6 in about a week.
I did some quick math for the 8.5 wide wheels for the front based on what I have and seen and heard from you guys;
Les - 30mm offset sits perfectly in the center
Silverwolf - 35mm offset has about 1/2" clearance not fit with tires yet.
ME - 43mm offset touches the upper control arm but does allow the wheel to spin(see picture at very bottom for the slight contact with this setup).
If I add a 10mm spacer to my 43mm offset then I would have effective 33mm offset (close to silverwolfs).
If I add a 12mm spacer then I would have a 31mm effective offset (close to Les).
If I add the 20mm spacer then I have an effective 23mm offset (sticks out too far past outer fender as seen in above photographs).
If I return my front wheels and re-order 19"X8.5" with the 35mm offset it will be just like silverwolfs and could still use a 5mm spacer to center perfectly like Les states.
Does this math with offsets look right?????
