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MEEM! thanks for the DPE help... here are some answers to your questions:

Old 08-04-2005, 08:07 AM
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Default MEEM! thanks for the DPE help... here are some answers to your questions:

unfortunately, DPE only offers 1" increments on wheel width. something about the supply of barrels they use. would a 225/35/19 tire fit the 8.0" width better?

i would rather have 8.5", but would have to go with iForged Flux... and i have heard enough about iForged as a company to want to avoid any hassle.

the iForged are actually cheaper though, which kinda sucks... AND they are 3-piece asopposed to DPE being a 2-piece. but i like the RO6 variant S better looks-wise.

but in the end, 8.0 ET16 is the equivelent looks-wise to an 8.5 ET22 right? i love how an almost perfectly flush wheel sits and looks.

thanks for your help!

oh, and anyone else reading this is welcome to chime-in too ;-)'

pics for reference:

<img src="http://www.supremepower.com/images/parts/wheels/dpe/r06variant.jpg">

<img src="http://www.istoreparts.com/images/iforged/iF_flux.jpg">
Old 08-04-2005, 07:47 PM
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Default interesting about the sizing constraints ...

19x8ET16 does sound optimal, then. your other option is to try a 19x9, but then the fitment becomes very tricky up-front, and i cannot guarantee that you won't have problems. the fitment would be 19x9ET28.

back to the 8": as for 235 vs. 225, it's a matter of personal taste. if you like a slightly stretched look, go for the 225; if you prefer a more flat look, then go for the 235. of course, chioce of tire manufacturer will also play a role.
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