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

[Overland'n'5thGEN]

Originally Posted by Iddoit2er

Just got a set of 18x8.5 +35 square set up. I'm not sure if I want to go 225 or 235, so I will likely try both: 225/40/18 F and 235/40/18 R - I can always just buy two new tires. I also will likely have a set of Eibach Sportline springs (-1.4") in the mail this week, going to coils before Winter. I also will want to bring camber as close back to spec as possible.

Any issues?

Also, I want to bring the rear wheels out close to flush - maybe 10-15mm? For that adjustment, I saw that adapters (as opposed to spacers/bolts) would be a better option? Haven't really found too much on people running with adapters. Input?

I am running 18x8.5 but at 38 offset with 245/35s and have no rubbing issues on stock suspension. Will be lowering in the next week or so.

For your second question I have no answer.

[Iddoit2er]

Originally Posted by Overland'n'5thGEN

I am running 18x8.5 but at 38 offset with 245/35s and have no rubbing issues on stock suspension. Will be lowering in the next week or so.

For your second question I have no answer.

How low are you dropping? Let me know how that goes.

Also, for my second question, I should mention that I got XXRs which allow for 5x100 or 5x114, which is why I brought up the adapter option.

[8ball]

Hello Guys

Im a complete novice when it comes to wheel fitments so im looking for some feedback on the set up i want to go with.

Ive ordered a set of 18" 57xtreme gramlights sp spec
Front: 8.5+40
Rear: 9.5+40
They should arrive in a months time

What kind of size tires should i be looking at if i dont want that stretched look?.
Also my car is still running with stock suspension for the time being, possibly lowering it -1" with springs at a later date.
Would i have any rubbing issues?

Sorry if anybody has answered this question before, im still trying to sift through the 77pages of this thread

[Raz]

Hey guys,

I'm looking at a similar wheels as 8ball above me, but with a square set-up. I'm open to either a 8.5 or 9.5 width with the 40 offset. I would prefer 9.5, but if it would rub, I'm happy with 8.5, assuming that doesn't rub.

I'm also open to what width tires I should look for. I don't want to have any undertiring, but I'm ok with some overtiring. I like the look of having the tire about the same as the wheel, but if I have to err in either direction, I'd rather have more tread. I was thinking 245/35 for the 9.5s and 225/40 for the 8.5s.

I'm worried about potential rubbing in the front. If I use spacers to flush the wheels, will I still have to worry about rubbing?

For now I'm stock height, but I'm probably going to get some Fortune Auto coilovers and drop the car about 1".

Thanks!

[Slick]

Originally Posted by Iddoit2er

Just got a set of 18x8.5 +35 square set up. I'm not sure if I want to go 225 or 235, so I will likely try both: 225/40/18 F and 235/40/18 R - I can always just buy two new tires. I also will likely have a set of Eibach Sportline springs (-1.4") in the mail this week, going to coils before Winter. I also will want to bring camber as close back to spec as possible.

Any issues?

Also, I want to bring the rear wheels out close to flush - maybe 10-15mm? For that adjustment, I saw that adapters (as opposed to spacers/bolts) would be a better option? Haven't really found too much on people running with adapters. Input?

If you go with square wheels, I'd go for square tires (pun intended).

235/40R18 is a bit tall and since these go on the rears, they will affect gearing a bit too. Plus with a true square setup, tire wear will be better because you can rotate properly from front to back.

I'd go for a 245/35R18 tire as it is a perfect size for a 8.5" wheel (on my 9's they look slightly stretched), plus also an exact match for the OEM diameter. You could also go with a 225/40R18 if you don't want to go this wide. (and a 235/35R18 is a pretty hard find btw)

You shouldn't need to run adapters or spacers in the rear, this combo will put you flush already.

See pic below (18x9+35 on 245/35R18 Continentals)

[Iddoit2er]

Thanks! Seems like most people opt for the 225/40 tire on this setup; any benefits of one over the other (225/40 vs 245/35)? I do like the idea of a shorter side wall.

Also, I dont want any poke in the front, which means if Im flush in the front, I'll be sunken in a tad bit in the rear with a square setup, right?

How low is your drop? My Sportlines ship tomorrow!

Originally Posted by Slick

If you go with square wheels, I'd go for square tires (pun intended).

235/40R18 is a bit tall and since these go on the rears, they will affect gearing a bit too. Plus with a true square setup, tire wear will be better because you can rotate properly from front to back.

I'd go for a 245/35R18 tire as it is a perfect size for a 8.5" wheel (on my 9's they look slightly stretched), plus also an exact match for the OEM diameter. You could also go with a 225/40R18 if you don't want to go this wide. (and a 235/35R18 is a pretty hard find btw)

You shouldn't need to run adapters or spacers in the rear, this combo will put you flush already.

See pic below (18x9+35 on 245/35R18 Continentals)

[FaNtaSy]

Does anyone know what size the rims and tyres are on this sexy beast ?




original link : http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/show....php?t=2370021

Thanks guys!

[Overland'n'5thGEN]

Originally Posted by Iddoit2er

How low are you dropping? Let me know how that goes.

Also, for my second question, I should mention that I got XXRs which allow for 5x100 or 5x114, which is why I brought up the adapter option.

Only going down about an inch. Got the RCE Tarmac 0s so that drop should be perfect.

[NYCsubaruBRZ]

does anyone know if 17x8 25 offset with 225/55/17 will fit and not rub? i want some thickness to the side wall

[Slick]

Originally Posted by Iddoit2er

Thanks! Seems like most people opt for the 225/40 tire on this setup; any benefits of one over the other (225/40 vs 245/35)? I do like the idea of a shorter side wall.

Also, I dont want any poke in the front, which means if Im flush in the front, I'll be sunken in a tad bit in the rear with a square setup, right?

How low is your drop? My Sportlines ship tomorrow!

If you are not doing track or autox and like a shorter sidewall, then go with the 225's. Will still fit nicely and a tad lighter tire than a 245.

I think you'll be flush in the rear and a smidge of poke in the front. The camber from the Sportlines will help pull the top of the tires in a bit, so it should look very flush in the front. Have a look before your alignment to see if you like it, it still pokes a bit, you can add crash bolts (for extra camber) in the front for a bit more.

[Slick]

Originally Posted by NYCsubaruBRZ

does anyone know if 17x8 25 offset with 225/55/17 will fit and not rub? i want some thickness to the side wall

That tire is way too tall for this car. 2" taller diameter than stock. If you want a taller sidewall, I would consider going to 16" wheels.

Ultimately, you need to maintain as slose as possible to the OEM tire diameter which is 24.7" (or 844 revs per mile).

[Slick]

Originally Posted by FaNtaSy

Does anyone know what size the rims and tyres are on this sexy beast ?




original link : http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/show....php?t=2370021

Thanks guys!

According to then wheel directory on this forum, it is:
Work Emotion CR Ultimate "Kiwami" 18x8.5 +47 / 18x9.5 +38
No idea on tires, it appears it is the Work demo car from Japan, so perhaps try searching that.

Wheel Directory in case some of you don't know it exists:
http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=7535

And here is a thread on these particular wheels:
http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showt...Emotion+Kiwami

[Iddoit2er]

Thanks.

...but wouldnt the sidewall be shorter on 245/35 than 225/40?

I actually think I'll go with the 245s over the 225s; I think the tires i chose (ventus v12) will be a tiny bit wide, but i think id rather that than stretch 'em.

Originally Posted by Slick

If you are not doing track or autox and like a shorter sidewall, then go with the 225's. Will still fit nicely and a tad lighter tire than a 245.

I think you'll be flush in the rear and a smidge of poke in the front. The camber from the Sportlines will help pull the top of the tires in a bit, so it should look very flush in the front. Have a look before your alignment to see if you like it, it still pokes a bit, you can add crash bolts (for extra camber) in the front for a bit more.

[Slick]

Originally Posted by Iddoit2er

Thanks.

...but wouldnt the sidewall be shorter on 245/35 than 225/40?

225/40R18 is 25.1" diameter, while a 245/35R18 has a 24.8" diameter. So, yes the sidewall is shorter on the 245-wide tire. (Used Conti Extreme DW specs as reference)

Btw, I'm on a 1" drop using Eibach ProKit and extra camber via Subaru crash bolts on front ($5 each). My camber is -2.2F, -2.0R.