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i wrote a post earlier in the week and needed more info i can get a pair of 18" 8.5 rims for very cheap very nice with tires the bolt pattern is 5x115 with a 40mm offset i can get adaptors to fit my 5x108 1/2 inch or 3/4 inch does anyone have any experience to know if they will fit my 93 or should i just buy the same pair new with the bolt pattern already drilled these are the pair i want just have a chance to save alot of money
I would be very greatfull for any help
 

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Again, without more information (offset / backspacing, etc) you have NO clue whatsoever if they're going to fit. Keep in mind that the offset & backspacing for something that's NOT 5x108mm native is likely designed for a car that has different suspension geometry or fender flaring than the SHO.

You will not be able to get a definitive answer one way or the other.

Getting wheel adapters is going to push the wheel farther outboard as well, which is going to put stress on the wheel bearings, coupled with the extra 2 1/2" of wheel on there.

You're also probably going to have to run different wheel studs too.

Putting a 225 tire on an 8 1/2" wheel certainly isn't optimal either; I was running 245/45-17 on my 8" wheels. I saw a set of 17x8's with 225's on it that didn't look all that great either. I run 225's on some of my 6" & 7" wheels. The 7's are a great fit (I also ran 235's on my 7's & 7 1/2's in the past).

Your best bet: have him ship ONE wheel / tire combo, and get ONE wheel adapter (say the 1/2" one). You'll get a better idea of fitment & requirements that way, and you're only dealing with shipping one wheel / tire combo twice worst case that it doesn't work out. On the other hand, you also haven't bought the combo that way either.
 
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