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[mwahlert]

i see that discount tire has reasonable prices on the 18" beyren mesh..

i am installing a set of KW V1's this weekend - but do NOT plan on slamming the car.. maybe 1.5" drop

in 18" they have the wheel in

8.5 et 40
8.5 et 30

9.5 et 45
9.5 et 30

i've done the calculations to compare these to my stock 17x8 et34

8.5 et 40
inner clearance - 12mm less
outter position - same as stock

8.5 et 30
inner clearance - 2mm less
outter position - 10mm out

9.5 et 45
inner clearance - 30mm less
outter position - 8mm out

9.5 et 30
inner clearance - 15mm less
outter position - 23mm out

but what i'm trying to figure out is how this will work in practice....

also - which et will have a larger lip? the lower et?

thanks for any advice you guys can offer.

[Ron@Modbargains]

In 18's it will be 18x8.5 ET40 and 18x.9.5 ET30 thats what will work and give you the most agressive stance. The KW V1 will pair up nicely.

Generally the lower the ET the bigger the lip can get as well

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[mwahlert]

does 8.5 et 30 not fit well up front?

also - any idea what these things weigh?

i am not going to have to worry about rubbing in rear on 9.5 et 30? going to run stock 255/35

[Ron@Modbargains]

Originally Posted by mwahlert

does 8.5 et 30 not fit well up front?

also - any idea what these things weigh?

i am not going to have to worry about rubbing in rear on 9.5 et 30? going to run stock 255/35

The fronts are to agressive.

Don't quote me but I think they weight around 26lbs per wheel .