Will this fit? (width, offset and tire size Qs)

[MObrz5]

Cool...thanks for the good info! How would a 255 fit on 9.5? Also will I get any rubbing with a 255?

Originally Posted by Slick

No issues with fitting this combo since you have coilovers. I think the right offset is about +40 for a flush look. You could probably go between +35 to +45 since you have coilovers.


Here a few threads for you to check out and decide on the right offset:

(wheel directory thread)
http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=7535

And also here:
(aggressive wheels thread)
http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=25171
but be warned that some setups are pretty crazy (-10 camber) with the hella-flush and standed crowd.

You shouldn't "need" LCA's or tophats, you'll get around -1.8F/-2.0R camber just with the lowering. You can get a bit more (.5) with front crash bolts ($7 each x 2).

245's will be stretched more than you think, ideal size for a 9.5" wheel is a 265 or 275 wide tire. My 245's are already stretched a bit on my 18x9" wheels. Depends what you want for looks also. Michelin recommends a 8.5" wheel size for their 245/35R18 Super Sports.

[Brody602]

Originally Posted by Slick

Wheel fitment is fine although you may consider just running 245's all around. The 265 will clear but not an ideal tire size for a 8.5" wheel. (see my post above yours)
Shouldn't poke in the front, pretty flush with no rubbing.

Here's another guy running this size and offset, although he's lowered:
http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=48112

Maybe I should go with 18x9.5 for the rear then? I plan on having 450rwhp so 245's is a little small :P, any issues with a 18x9.5 in the rear? Also, it might poke a bit without being lowered but I'll to live with that.

Another question, do wheels vary from company like shoe sizes? Meaning can a 18x8.5 +38 from one company have more poke than say the same size wheel from another company?

[Killerbee]

Originally Posted by Brody602

Maybe I should go with 18x9.5 for the rear then? I plan on having 450rwhp so 245's is a little small :P, any issues with a 18x9.5 in the rear? Also, it might poke a bit without being lowered but I'll to live with that.

Another question, do wheels vary from company like shoe sizes? Meaning can a 18x8.5 +38 from one company have more poke than say the same size wheel from another company?

18x9.5 in the rear is no issue as long as offset is not totally crazy (35/40 ish is ok)

And no, wheel sizes are normed. The only thing is that because of the desing some wheels have spokes that are bent differently, so some have spokes that go "outside" of the outer ring of the wheel.

[Brody602]

Originally Posted by Killerbee

18x9.5 in the rear is no issue as long as offset is not totally crazy (35/40 ish is ok)

And no, wheel sizes are normed. The only thing is that because of the desing some wheels have spokes that are bent differently, so some have spokes that go "outside" of the outer ring of the wheel.

Okay so I should be fine on a completely stock suspension with:

Rear:

Gram Lights 57DR 18x9.5 +38
Michelin PSS 265/35/18

Front:

Gram Lights 57DR 18x8.5 +38
Michelin PSS 245/35/18

[Slick]

Originally Posted by Killerbee

18x9.5 in the rear is no issue as long as offset is not totally crazy (35/40 ish is ok)

And no, wheel sizes are normed. The only thing is that because of the desing some wheels have spokes that are bent differently, so some have spokes that go "outside" of the outer ring of the wheel.

Yup, exactly. If you need more meat, then go for a wider wheel. Lotsa guys running 18x9.5 and putting even 275's in the rear can be done.

The issue you have is trying to stay on stock suspension, then the 9.5" wide wheels will be very tight due to factory coils. Switching to coilovers gets you additional inside clearance for the wider wheel. Plus the extra camber from lowering pulls the top outside of the wheel/tire in, so that it's tucked. If you're concerned about the roads, then invest in better dampers, don't cheap out on a crap set of coilovers, you will regret the ride.

For a compromise, an 18x9 +35 wheel will allow you to fit a 255/35R18 perhaps all around, or even 245F/265R if you want to go staggered.

[Slick]

Originally Posted by Brody602

Okay so I should be fine on a completely stock suspension with:

Rear:

Gram Lights 57DR 18x9.5 +38
Michelin PSS 265/35/18

Front:

Gram Lights 57DR 18x8.5 +38
Michelin PSS 245/35/18

Yes, that'll work!

[Brody602]

Originally Posted by Slick

Yup, exactly. If you need more meat, then go for a wider wheel. Lotsa guys running 18x9.5 and putting even 275's in the rear can be done.

The issue you have is trying to stay on stock suspension, then the 9.5" wide wheels will be very tight due to factory coils. Switching to coilovers gets you additional inside clearance for the wider wheel. Plus the extra camber from lowering pulls the top outside of the wheel/tire in, so that it's tucked. If you're concerned about the roads, then invest in better dampers, don't cheap out on a crap set of coilovers, you will regret the ride.

For a compromise, an 18x9 +35 wheel will allow you to fit a 255/35R18 perhaps all around, or even 245F/265R if you want to go staggered.

I wouldn't mind getting a set of coilovers if I could keep the stock ride height or drop about 0.5 at the most, my brothers R35 GT-R is about 0.5" lower for ground clearance according to online specs. and he seems to manage fairly well without scrapping.

Any coilover recommendations that meet my criteria? :P

[Slick]

Originally Posted by Brody602

I wouldn't mind getting a set of coilovers if I could keep the stock ride height or drop about 0.5 at the most, my brothers R35 GT-R is about 0.5" lower for ground clearance according to online specs. and he seems to manage fairly well without scrapping.

Any coilover recommendations that meet my criteria? :P

Check the suspension forum and research what you're looking for, but RCE's have a good reputation:
http://www.racecompengineering.com/i...-and-fr-s.html
Not sure on range of adjustment, but typically most coilovers will get you from stock height down to 2 or 3 inches lower.

[forzajuve]

Hi,
I am going to be getting the eibach pro springs installed in the next few weeks. Would these specs work? I used the wheel/tire application and it looks good to me lol....

Ride height: -1 inch

1) (squared) 18x8.75 // 245/40 +40
or
2) 18x9 rear @ 245/40 +40 and 18x8.75 front 235/40 +45

[Slick]

Originally Posted by forzajuve

Hi,
I am going to be getting the eibach pro springs installed in the next few weeks. Would these specs work? I used the wheel/tire application and it looks good to me lol....

Ride height: -1 inch

1) (squared) 18x8.75 // 245/40 +40
or
2) 18x9 rear @ 245/40 +40 and 18x8.75 front 235/40 +45

For the 1/4" difference I'd go squared at 8.75" wide all around. Don't go any higher than +40 on your offset. An ideal offset would be +35, but +40 will work as long as you don't try to get additional camber (camber or crash bolts). The rear is a non-issue for fitment but +35 to +40 works well here too.

But you have the wrong tire size, your should be looking at a 245/35R18 all around. 245/40 is too tall.

With a squared setup, you'll be able to much more easily rotate your tires, otherwise you're limited to rotating from one side to the other on the same axle.
And if you get directional tires, then you'd have to unmount the tire, flip it, remount and install on the other side of the axle. Keep it simple.

[aeon]

hey guys , i know it's propably asked already several times - i ordered wheels with those specifications :
8.5x19 offset 44

i think i m fine in the rear - but will i have problems in the Front? i m lowered on Eibach 25mm front / 20mm rear

or do i need to prepare to go for Coilovers? (delivery week for my weels is the 23rd Week)

i plan to fit nothing scary in tire width i'd like to go with 225/35 oder 235/30s all around.

greetings

[Slick]

Originally Posted by aeon

hey guys , i know it's propably asked already several times - i ordered wheels with those specifications :
8.5x19 offset 44

i think i m fine in the rear - but will i have problems in the Front? i m lowered on Eibach 25mm front / 20mm rear

or do i need to prepare to go for Coilovers? (delivery week for my weels is the 23rd Week)

i plan to fit nothing scary in tire width i'd like to go with 225/35 oder 235/30s all around.

greetings

Coilovers will be your friend, hard to make the fronts fit otherwise. Not a fan of spacers but you could run a 5mm spacer up front and should be okay until you switch to coilovers.

Still a very high offset, so the rears will be quite tucked in but should clear.

[Yamaha_R6]

Nub here: Would I need to purchase anything such as a spacer if I got wheels with a different offset (17x7.5, 45mm offset, 6.02" backspacing)?

[Slick]

Originally Posted by Yamaha_R6

Nub here: Would I need to purchase anything such as a spacer if I got wheels with a different offset (17x7.5, 45mm offset, 6.02" backspacing)?

No need to, offset is fine and everything will fit. Pretty close to factory wheel 17x7 +48 so they will be tucked in a bit as well.

Only add spacers if you want to move the wheels outward a bit, but then I would just buy different wheels if that's what I wanted to do.