18x9.5 wheels in front? - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

Robert95g · 12-27-2013, 12:56 PM

Hey everyone, I'm just curious if I could fit 18x9.5 in the front? I was going to do a staggered setup and do a 8.5 front and 9.5 back but I wanna be able to rotate my tires and not go through that extra trouble. So should I just go 9 wide all around to be safe, or 9.5 or what do you guys suggest? Also I'm on eibach sport lines.

FR-S Matt · 12-27-2013, 01:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Robert95g

Hey everyone, I'm just curious if I could fit 18x9.5 in the front? I was going to do a staggered setup and do a 8.5 front and 9.5 back but I wanna be able to rotate my tires and not go through that extra trouble. So should I just go 9 wide all around to be safe, or 9.5 or what do you guys suggest? Also I'm on eibach sport lines.

You can, but you can't go wider than 245 tires on most springs. Even then, the clearance is very small. Recommend coilovers to properly run that size up front or you need spacers.

I run 18X9.5 +38 on a squared setup. It was very close up front on stock springs. I went with coilovers and now I've got 4 inches of clearance from the spring perch to the wheel.

Robert95g · 12-27-2013, 01:15 PM

What if I just got a lower offset? I've been told the problem is not even being close to the spring but the fender wall?

mfbmike · 12-27-2013, 01:25 PM

18x.9.5 fits fine with coilovers. Fender rubbing will only happen depending on how low you are and how wide a tire you run in which case, fender rolling provides the necessary clearance.

mav1178 · 12-27-2013, 01:58 PM

http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=7535

ModBargains.com · 12-27-2013, 02:00 PM

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Originally Posted by mav1178

http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=7535

+1 It's been done before. Check the thread here ^^

Bl1tzkr1eg · 12-27-2013, 07:57 PM

18x9.5 will fit the front as long as you dont go wider than a 245 tire

MeFryRice · 12-27-2013, 11:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Bl1tzkr1eg

18x9.5 will fit the front as long as you dont go wider than a 245 tire

I'm currently running a 255 Michelin PSS without rubbing.

UltraMarine86 · 12-28-2013, 10:09 AM

Im running 18x9.5 +45 with 255/35/18 all around and doesnt rub. But theyre right, its only possible with coilovers

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WHITE · 12-28-2013, 10:50 AM

I had 18x9.5 +38 with a 255/40 PSS on the front and it cleared the stock spring/strut and cleared the firewall.

switchlanez · 12-28-2013, 11:03 AM

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Originally Posted by UltraMarine86

Im running 18x9.5 +45 with 255/35/18 all around and doesnt rub. But theyre right, its only possible with coilovers

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What make/model tire? Have you physically seen your inner/outer clearance at full lock or do you think 265/35 would fit, no issues or fender mods?

I'm getting 18x9.5 and still undecided on tires.

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Bl1tzkr1eg Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Drives: Toyota 86 Location: Manila Posts: 75 Thanks: 22 Thanked 65 Times in 27 Posts Mentioned: 4 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	18x9.5 will fit the front as long as you dont go wider than a 245 tire

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