265/35 on 18x9.5 +38 - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

Victini · 07-11-2019, 02:07 AM

I'm getting coilovers as well as 18x9.5 +38 wheels this weekend. However, after searching on the forum for so long, I still havent come to a decision of how wide I should get my tires. People say don't stagger tires but I also want lots of grip in the rear so thought I might go 265/35 in the rear and 255/35 at the front with some camber adjustment.
My question was is this a good idea and will I be rubbing with 265/35 in the back on my wheels?

EDIT: I am no longer getting coilovers (temporarily). I've got 18x9.5 +38 57DR wheels all round. I am on lowering springs and lowered by about 1.1 inches (30mm) and I am looking at having a lot of grip at the back for my turbo. I've decided I wanted the ability to rotate wheels hence I am going to get 255/35r18. I am going to be putting MPS4.
However, now my concern is if 1.5* camber (from cabler bolts) in the front will be enough to avoid serious rubbing issues.

ayoshioka1 · 07-11-2019, 11:34 AM

with a +38 offset, you will need some camber to fit them nicely. Also depending on which brand tire you get will also dictate the clearance as well. Some tires run wider than others. I would also suggest you get rear toe arms as well if you dont want to chew up your brand new set of tires...

imo i would suggest going with a 255/35 all around.

NoHaveMSG · 07-11-2019, 11:41 AM

If you give us more info on your setup, and why you need to run that wide of tire you will likely get a better and more direct answer.

Shizuka · 07-11-2019, 02:34 PM

Going from 255 to 265 will have an almost insignificant amount of impact on rear grip in comparison to how you have your suspension setup dialed in. Unless you're a track ace using every inch of your rear grip with a perfectly setup suspension for the behavior you want, I doubt you would notice much of an impact.

Stick with 255/35 unless you have a clear-cut reason to bump up.

Victini · 07-13-2019, 10:10 PM

Thanks for the replies guys!
Soooo I am no longer getting coilovers (temporarily). I've got 18x9.5 +38 57DR wheels all round. I am on lowering springs and lowered by about 1.1 inches (30mm) and I am looking at having a lot of grip at the back for my turbo. I've decided I wanted the ability to rotate wheels hence I am going to get 255/35r18. I am going to be putting MPS4.
However, now my concern is if 1.5* camber (from cabler bolts) in the front will be enough to avoid serious rubbing issues.

07-11-2019, 02:07 AM	#1
Victini Junior Member Join Date: May 2017 Drives: 2012 Toyota 86 GTS (Orange) Location: Queensland, AUS Posts: 5 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	265/35 on 18x9.5 +38 I'm getting coilovers as well as 18x9.5 +38 wheels this weekend. However, after searching on the forum for so long, I still havent come to a decision of how wide I should get my tires. People say don't stagger tires but I also want lots of grip in the rear so thought I might go 265/35 in the rear and 255/35 at the front with some camber adjustment. My question was is this a good idea and will I be rubbing with 265/35 in the back on my wheels? EDIT: I am no longer getting coilovers (temporarily). I've got 18x9.5 +38 57DR wheels all round. I am on lowering springs and lowered by about 1.1 inches (30mm) and I am looking at having a lot of grip at the back for my turbo. I've decided I wanted the ability to rotate wheels hence I am going to get 255/35r18. I am going to be putting MPS4. However, now my concern is if 1.5* camber (from cabler bolts) in the front will be enough to avoid serious rubbing issues. Last edited by Victini; 07-13-2019 at 10:09 PM.

07-11-2019, 11:34 AM	#2
ayoshioka1 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2019 Drives: 2019 BRZ / E36 325is Location: Irvine CA Posts: 110 Thanks: 15 Thanked 61 Times in 41 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	with a +38 offset, you will need some camber to fit them nicely. Also depending on which brand tire you get will also dictate the clearance as well. Some tires run wider than others. I would also suggest you get rear toe arms as well if you dont want to chew up your brand new set of tires... imo i would suggest going with a 255/35 all around. __________________ 23 GR86 Halo MT Prem - Racecomp Engineering SS-2 - Sayber Designs - Voltex - RE71RS - Project Mu

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Shizuka Member Join Date: May 2019 Drives: 2018 BRZ PP (Modified) Location: CA Posts: 98 Thanks: 37 Thanked 52 Times in 34 Posts Mentioned: 2 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Going from 255 to 265 will have an almost insignificant amount of impact on rear grip in comparison to how you have your suspension setup dialed in. Unless you're a track ace using every inch of your rear grip with a perfectly setup suspension for the behavior you want, I doubt you would notice much of an impact. Stick with 255/35 unless you have a clear-cut reason to bump up.

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Victini Junior Member Join Date: May 2017 Drives: 2012 Toyota 86 GTS (Orange) Location: Queensland, AUS Posts: 5 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Thanks for the replies guys! Soooo I am no longer getting coilovers (temporarily). I've got 18x9.5 +38 57DR wheels all round. I am on lowering springs and lowered by about 1.1 inches (30mm) and I am looking at having a lot of grip at the back for my turbo. I've decided I wanted the ability to rotate wheels hence I am going to get 255/35r18. I am going to be putting MPS4. However, now my concern is if 1.5* camber (from cabler bolts) in the front will be enough to avoid serious rubbing issues.

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