+1 wheels, stock suspension?

[red_comet]

If anyone is running 18's on the stock suspension, I'd love to see a picture.

I live in a place where lowering the car would rub like nuts, and I'd like to eliminate as much wheel gap as possible without going to super heavy 19's (or super expensive lightweight 19's).

Meaty tires are welcome!

Thanks

[mav1178]

Assuming same overall diameter, going with a larger wheel does not mean you will eliminate wheel gap.

-alex

[Leonardo]

Hello red, try looking through the stickied thread named wheel gallery. Good luck.

Additionaly, 18's won't fill up your fender gap if you choose the correct size tires, only lowering it will.


Hitch hikers guide is one of my favorite movies.

[rainmonkey]

look for @Sony he has pictures of his car on 18's and i believe he's still on stock suspension.

[ScionFR-S]

I'm on stock with 18x8.5 front 235/40 and 18x9.5 rear 265/35 and my car def is a little harsher ride bc of low profile but def worth it shit looks sexy as fuck man lol don't worry about going +1

[OICU812]

If you're keeping stock rolling ration only size of wheel itself changes. Wheel gap only closes with lowering. Or: lowering springs or coilovers.

[red_comet]

Originally Posted by mav1178

Assuming same overall diameter, going with a larger wheel does not mean you will eliminate wheel gap.

-alex

Originally Posted by Leonardo

Hello red, try looking through the stickied thread named wheel gallery. Good luck.

Additionaly, 18's won't fill up your fender gap if you choose the correct size tires, only lowering it will.


Hitch hikers guide is one of my favorite movies.

Originally Posted by OICU812

If you're keeping stock rolling ration only size of wheel itself changes. Wheel gap only closes with lowering. Or: lowering springs or coilovers.

+1 Size wheels with thicker tires WILL cut down on dead cat gap, though admittedly not as much as lowering.

I've got in mind- 18x8 235/40r18.

[red_comet]

Originally Posted by rainmonkey

look for @Sony he has pictures of his car on 18's and i believe he's still on stock suspension.

I checked out his BRZ. Looks sick- tall tires without going nuts... meaty enough to cushion the ride, not too much as to bog the drivetrain or cause splashiness.

[Mach V Dan]

18x8.5" Rota D.

--Dan
Mach V

[Gunman]

Originally Posted by red_comet

+1 Size wheels with thicker tires WILL cut down on dead cat gap, though admittedly not as much as lowering.

I've got in mind- 18x8 235/40r18.

You'll close the gap about 3/8", but also raise the car 3/8". It's up to you which looks worse, the gap, or the ground clearance. That's also a 3.18% change in circumference, so the odo will be off a fair amount.

[mav1178]

Originally Posted by red_comet

+1 Size wheels with thicker tires WILL cut down on dead cat gap, though admittedly not as much as lowering.

I've got in mind- 18x8 235/40r18.

so..... like this?



18x9 +34 & 18x9.5 +39, 245/35-18 & 255/35-18 Toyo T1 Sport.

Not lowered yet because this was a test fitment.

(honestly the gap is the same/smaller, but looks way worse in person...)

-alex

[red_comet]

Originally Posted by mav1178

so..... like this?



18x9 +34 & 18x9.5 +39, 245/35-18 & 255/35-18 Toyo T1 Sport.

Not lowered yet because this was a test fitment.

(honestly the gap is the same/smaller, but looks way worse in person...)

-alex

What tires are those? Also, what's the offset of those wheels?

Thanks for the pic!

[red_comet]

Originally Posted by Mach V Dan

18x8.5" Rota D.

--Dan
Mach V

That looks very slick! Closer to what I'm thinking.

[mav1178]

Originally Posted by red_comet

What tires are those? Also, what's the offset of those wheels?

You should re-read my post. I typed it out for you...

-alex