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

[jshadeck]

Originally Posted by phloozy

Thanks I just took a look now. you are talking about 9.5 in the front correct? I guess to be safe I will go staggered.

Yes. A 9.5 +40 in the back is fine. In the front it will both be tight on the spring/perch and will also poke a little outside the fender (2mm less than mine) im personally changing the fronts to a 8.5 +44 but i will run square tires (all 4 will be a 245 or so) as i dont want the handling change that comes with staggered, im only changing the fronts to 8.5 to leave some room and to clear the fenders when i lower it.

[BLKFRS]

so from what i understand, the widest i can go for rims is 9.5 inches?

[ill86]

Originally Posted by BLKFRS

so from what i understand, the widest i can go for rims is 9.5 inches?

:happy0180:

click me

Offset, suspension settings, and tire selection might also have something to do with what fits. :-)

[jshadeck]

Agree w ill^

But a) what do u need wider than 9.5 for and b) the back has room for a little more, but id say the front doesnt even have room for 9.5 (depending on ur personal taste, i for example prefer minimum camber, no rubbing, no fender work) on a stock car, 9.5 in the front, offset 38 (as high as i would go stock as any higher is too close to the spring for my taste) and they poke out the front enough that i cant lower the car much w out running camber or fender work.

[chenshuo]

If i want this wheel:
http://www.tirerack.com/wheels/Wheel...All&sort=Brand

what size tire should i get?

[ill86]

Originally Posted by chenshuo

If i want this wheel:
http://www.tirerack.com/wheels/Wheel...All&sort=Brand

what size tire should i get?

The most common (for 18x8) would be :

215/40-18
225/40-18

[hanabie]

Asking for advise.

Dropped with Swift Springs 1"

Option 1 (preferred):
18x9 +42 245/40 all around

Option 2
18x9 +42 245/35 all around

I'm also thinking of adding spacers 10mm front and 20mm rear to get the perfect flush. Please advise. Thank you.

Will the setup rub the front stock struts? Also will I feel any significant slower speed?
Does it alter the accuracy on my tachometer?

How about the mix match tires?
Option 3
18x9 et42 245/40 Front and 255/40 Rear

I'm trying to close the fenders gap and suck look.

[ill86]

Originally Posted by hanabie

Asking for advise.

Dropped with Swift Springs 1"

Option 1 (preferred):
18x9 +42 245/40 all around

Option 2
18x9 +42 245/35 all around

I'm also thinking of adding spacers 10mm front and 20mm rear to get the perfect flush. Please advise. Thank you.

Will the setup rub the front stock struts? Also will I feel any significant slower speed?
Does it alter the accuracy on my tachometer?

How about the mix match tires?
Option 3
18x9 et42 245/40 Front and 255/40 Rear

I'm trying to close the fenders gap and suck look.

245/35-18

9" +42 is already flush / slight poke up front. The 10mm spacer wouldn't be required for flushness. However you will be close to the spring / perch. So you may need the spacer for clearance.

You will gain weight in the tire selection. Probably 2-3 lb per tire. Depending on your wheel selection weight could be increased as well. Choose wisely. It will be slightly slower, but not too bad.

[Aydhayeth]

Searched the topic and couldn't find it.
Sort of playing with this:
18x8.75 +38 in the front
18x8.75 +33 in the rear

Tyre sizes:
225 40 front
235 40 rear.

Yay/nay? On stock height for the moment, and minimal poke in the front is okay if it can be compensated with a slight camber bolt.
Had a look at the wheel collection and do see slight variations of this theme running either 35 offset or 40.

[hanabie]

Originally Posted by ill86

245/35-18

9" +42 is already flush / slight poke up front. The 10mm spacer wouldn't be required for flushness. However you will be close to the spring / perch. So you may need the spacer for clearance.

You will gain weight in the tire selection. Probably 2-3 lb per tire. Depending on your wheel selection weight could be increased as well. Choose wisely. It will be slightly slower, but not too bad.

weird. I used the FRS app, and it showed me negative flush (-11mm). Is the app incorrect? or I'm doing something wrong. Thanks!

[ill86]

Originally Posted by hanabie

weird. I used the FRS app, and it showed me negative flush (-11mm). Is the app incorrect? or I'm doing something wrong. Thanks!

Not sure. I currently have fitted 8" +34 Volk C-Ultra for summer and 8" +35 Work Meister for winter., both are past flush in the front with minimal drop and camber.

The 9" +42 is 5mm more poke than me 8" +34.

Keep in mind flush changes with camber and tire width. Otherwise, I'm not sure how a 9" +42 wouldn't be flush / slight poke.

[hanabie]

Originally Posted by ill86

Not sure. I currently have fitted 8" +34 Volk C-Ultra for summer and 8" +35 Work Meister for winter., both are past flush in the front with minimal drop and camber.

The 9" +42 is 5mm more poke than me 8" +34.

Keep in mind flush changes with camber and tire width. Otherwise, I'm not sure how a 9" +42 wouldn't be flush / slight poke.

Thanks. How reliable is the FRS app posted on the sticky thread?

215/45/17 are really close to 245/35/18 in terms of overall diameter. Can I use it as a reference to decide whether to go with 245/35 or 245/40?

Why would you recommend 245/35 over 245/40? I know that thicker tires give more comfort ride. Thanks. I'm not using my car for track, so I don't really care about small weight increment.

[hanabie]

Nvm. I did not see that tires width. The app's flush was calculated based on the wheels' width. Thanks. I might consider staggered in order to get some good clearances on the front due to stock struts.

[hanabie]

Originally Posted by ill86

Yep. They will fit.

Originally Posted by hanabie
Hello, I'm getting swift springs with 1" drop on front and rear.

My wheel size will be 18/8 +45 front and 18/9 +42 rear

I'm looking for meaty setup: 235/40 front and 265/35

Will they fit? Thanks I hope it does not rub too. Please quote me when replying my post. Thanks

Will 18x9 +42 265/35 hit the rear stock strut? Thanks.