On an 18" Wheel, what's the right offset? Which one will Rub against the fenders?

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On an 18" Wheel, what's the right offset? Which one will Rub against the fenders?

On an 18" Wheel, what's the right offset? Which one will Rub against the fenders? Am not sure if the higer the offset, the more they stick out and so on. I need help. Please!!!!!!!!!!!!!
 
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120x5 is the bolt pattern, i know that the stock 16's have a 46mm offset, i've heard not to go below 41...or 38..... crap, i can't remember. sorry.
 
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The smaller the offset the more they stick out. I have a problem now with 37 or 38mm( I cant remember) but the 16" should be 46mm and the 15" 47mm. It should be similar for 18"
 
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I installed the Brembo Tourismo brake system about 2 weeks ago. I had to install a 20mm spacer between the wheel and brake rotor on the front to allow for minimal clearence of the caliper and wheel. On the rear, i also installed the Brembo's and with cutting the dust shield with a drummel, fashioning 2 spacer shims for attachment of the rear calipers, i opted for a 5 mm spacer between the wheel and the rotor.

I now have to figure what spring blocks to install to keep the front fenders from coming down on the 18" Kumho tires. And, i have occassional rumbing from the rear wheels going up into the wheel wells. I have started some minor fender rolling with a wood dowel. I believe i will use the wood dowel and a 2lb sledge hammer on the inner lip. With the right angle i hope to fold the lip back without damaging the outer skin.
 


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