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18x9 +38 Rota G-Force
Well, my SVX has been idle for a while now due to prep for paint and some mechanical issues (that you may or may not be following in the Tech Q&A section ). In order to get it to the shop for some repairs I had to put wheels back onto it, so I figured it was time to test fit the wheels I bought for it about 6 months ago.
These are 18x9 Rota G-force wheels with 225/40R18 Toyo Proxes T1R tires. I love the fit...exactly what I was looking for. The gold color will go nicely with the finished product. Can't wait to post pictures of the entire thing completed. Here's to hoping I get the mechanical stuff addressed so that the paint portion can be completed!
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Time for my very own long list of mods: 92 SVX LS-L - Ebony Pearl - 2002 WRX 5MT trans w/STi gearset (rebuilt & installed myself ) - BMW E46 HID retrofit - Kenwood Headunit - Phoenix Gold 75x4 RMS amp - Alpine Type R 6.5" front components - Alpine Type R 6x9 3way rear speakers - 18"x9" Rota G-Force wheels w/225/40ZR18 Toyo T1R's - Mychailo's custom springs - Urethane front & rear sway bar bushings - KC exhaust (2.5" dual magnaflow) - Escaine seat swap - Removed Spoiler I don't care if Subaru says it's STI...it will always be STi to me |
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Re: 18x9 +38 Rota G-Force
That is an aggressive fitment... how does it do with fender clearance? does it require rolling the fender lip?
I've often wondered how the STI fitment of this wheel would look on an SVX... and probably pretty close to what you have there... I like how your wheels fit, but I am not the biggest fan of wheel spokes extending outboard, past the disc face of the wheel.
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"What you plan, and what actually happens ain't exactly ever been similar..." ------------ 1992 Claret SVX. Rescued from certain destruction, and still on the road, where it belongs. Waiting for a bit of a makeover, when I can afford it. 2005 Garnet Red Pearl Legacy GT Limited 5-speed. - The late great Subaru sport touring sedan. 1999 Classic Red Miata, Preferred equipment package 5-speed. Fun, fun, fun, in the Sun, sun, sun. |
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Re: 18x9 +38 Rota G-Force
It will RUB. Do the mechanicals first, drive it to test the clearance, some hard corners, bumps, 4 passengers in the car...
But I guarantee you it will hit in the back. I have 17x8.5 and I had to stretch the fenders and roll them + 1" plate above the rear struts in order not to rub. Imagine with 18x9 rims...
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Danny 1994 Silver SVX in hybernation, awaiting for the monsterous awakening (Lebanon) 1967 Mercedes-Benz 250SL Euro Specs, Hard/Softtop, White/Red. Under Complete Restoration 2013 Mercedes-Benz SL350 Euro Specs, White/Red. Mint... Another step into SL Collection. |
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Re: 18x9 +38 Rota G-Force
Stretching a 225 tire on there should help to alleviate the rubbing issues, but it's definitely still a potential problem.
How much clearance is there from the back of the wheel to the strut?
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Chris 92 Ebony Mica LS-L "A Rolling Restoration": 223,250 KM - Sleeping 2007 STi 6MT, Stance GR+ coilovers, PWR Rad, JDM hood badge, svxfiles 6000K HIDs, JDM Clear Corners, $15/15 min mod, $20/20 min mod, Energy Swaybar Bushings, Hella Supertones horns, Gold STi BBS rims, Group A lightweight crank pulley, A/C system removed, Custom header-back exhaust, Hybrid carbon/metal rear sway bar, restored headlights with CCFL halos 2008 Subaru Legacy Spec B - Diamond Grey Metallic - Sold 2020 Ram 1500 Longhorn - Red Pearl |
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Re: 18x9 +38 Rota G-Force
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Re: 18x9 +38 Rota G-Force
drove it for the first time tonight with these wheels. It does rub, but not sure how bad. Heard it a couple times over some pretty large bumps as I drove home. Nothing terrible. May just dial in some extra negative camber since this car won't be a daily driver.
As far as the inner clearance goes, that's no prob. The +38 offset is different enough to account for the width increase. The 225's definitely are necessary also. Otherwise there'd be no way! Anyway, it's all for looks. The car's pretty much just gonna be a show piece when it's done anyway. Here's to negative camber!
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Time for my very own long list of mods: 92 SVX LS-L - Ebony Pearl - 2002 WRX 5MT trans w/STi gearset (rebuilt & installed myself ) - BMW E46 HID retrofit - Kenwood Headunit - Phoenix Gold 75x4 RMS amp - Alpine Type R 6.5" front components - Alpine Type R 6x9 3way rear speakers - 18"x9" Rota G-Force wheels w/225/40ZR18 Toyo T1R's - Mychailo's custom springs - Urethane front & rear sway bar bushings - KC exhaust (2.5" dual magnaflow) - Escaine seat swap - Removed Spoiler I don't care if Subaru says it's STI...it will always be STi to me |
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Re: 18x9 +38 Rota G-Force
No I only had stock springs with modified stock shock absorbers (stiffer). My rims offset is 32.
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Danny 1994 Silver SVX in hybernation, awaiting for the monsterous awakening (Lebanon) 1967 Mercedes-Benz 250SL Euro Specs, Hard/Softtop, White/Red. Under Complete Restoration 2013 Mercedes-Benz SL350 Euro Specs, White/Red. Mint... Another step into SL Collection. |
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Re: 18x9 +38 Rota G-Force
A SVX with coilovers has a lot more room to play with offsets and rim/ tire widths. My rear fenders are also now rolled to give even more clearance.
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Former: 1994 Barcelona Red(x2), 1995 Brilliant Red, 1992 Liquid Silver, 1992 Ebony(x2), 1992 Pearl White (x2) Current: 2017 Ford Raptor 2017 Kawasaki KLR 1995 Guards Red Carrera 1995 Spec-ish Miata - track car 1957 CJ-5 |
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