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

[Killerbee]

Originally Posted by DigitalVeil92

What do you mean by "not ideal?" Are we talking just the speedometer being thrown off, or are there some performance impacts as well?

Also, just from looking around, I've seen a few people talk about needing to cut/trim something they call a bumper tab in the rear wheel well to make some larger tires fit? Can anyone tell me more about that?

Well, speedometer is one thing, your car will also be 1.8cm higher of the ground than with the stock wheels, aswell as having a 1.8cm higher tireflank giving it a more "offroadish" look.

There is ofc performance impact on this (accelleration and cornering) however its in the lower % range, so I doubt you will actually notice a big difference.

No clue about the "bumber tab" thing, 255 will fit in the rear with no modifications

[swarb]

Originally Posted by DigitalVeil92

What do you mean by "not ideal?" Are we talking just the speedometer being thrown off, or are there some performance impacts as well?

Also, just from looking around, I've seen a few people talk about needing to cut/trim something they call a bumper tab in the rear wheel well to make some larger tires fit? Can anyone tell me more about that?

255/40 is a size people run on 17's and is not ideal on 18's.
Stock 215/45-17 is about 24.6/24.7 inches tall. 255/40 is 26 inches tall. 25inches or so is a good size, +/- a half inch a so(2-3%).
26 inches is pushing it, it is a mustang(aka bigger car) size.
Performance impact, they will be taller and make your gearing longer, about 4%.
They won't rub because of width, more likely they will rub because of height.
Bumper tab is the area that connects the bumper to the rear fender/quarter panel.
You also might rub on the side markers up front.

[RavenFish]

Will I be able to fit 18 x 9.5 wheels on stock struts with lowering springs?

Wheels are
18x9.5
Offset 35
Tires:
225/45/18

Thanks
-Fish

[swarb]

Originally Posted by RavenFish

Will I be able to fit 18 x 9.5 wheels on stock struts with lowering springs?

Wheels are
18x9.5
Offset 35
Tires:
225/45/18

Thanks
-Fish

Every car is slightly different.
9.5's are difficult on stock struts without major poke.
225/40/18 is a better tire size diameter wise. 225/45 are for 17's. Tires will be stretched quite a bit.
You may need a 3-5mm spacer up front.
Wheel will poke out quite a bit.
Clearance on a +38 9.5 is around 10mm on stock suspension.
+35 gives you 3 more mm.
BUT lowering gives you camber which takes that all away.

http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showp...postcount=2768
http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showp...postcount=2762

Will it fit? Probably with a spacer.
Will it fit good? Probably not.
Is it safe?
Every car is slightly different.

[RavenFish]

Originally Posted by swarb

Every car is slightly different.
9.5's are difficult on stock struts without major poke.
225/40/18 is a better tire size diameter wise. 225/45 are for 17's. Tires will be stretched quite a bit.
You may need a 3-5mm spacer up front.
Wheel will poke out quite a bit.
Clearance on a +38 9.5 is around 10mm on stock suspension.
+35 gives you 3 more mm.
BUT lowering gives you camber which takes that all away.

http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showp...postcount=2768
http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showp...postcount=2762


Will it fit? Probably with a spacer.
Will it fit good? Probably not.
Is it safe?
Every car is slightly different.

I'm lowered on Sportline springs right now just to get rid of the wheel gap until I get coils, I don't really care about poke and I know it will be stretched a little, but do you think I will rub when I turn at full lock ? That's the only thing I don't want to happen

[Leonardo]

Originally Posted by RavenFish

I'm lowered on Sportline springs right now just to get rid of the wheel gap until I get coils, I don't really care about poke and I know it will be stretched a little, but do you think I will rub when I turn at full lock ? That's the only thing I don't want to happen

Here are 9.5 all around on stock suspension with 235 tires. POKE MUCH?
http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=11222

[swarb]

Originally Posted by RavenFish

I'm lowered on Sportline springs right now just to get rid of the wheel gap until I get coils, I don't really care about poke and I know it will be stretched a little, but do you think I will rub when I turn at full lock ? That's the only thing I don't want to happen

My reply to you was about width.
Now read my post #3138 about tire height. http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showp...postcount=3138
Go look up your tire height.
And then go outside with a ruler and figure out if that difference in height and clearance.
Soft suspension, combined with tall tires means your suspension would move more than a firmer setup(coilovers).
If you wanna look cool , you gotta take chances, or just buy coils and a correct tire and wheel size.
You are cutting it close with width and diameter.
Good luck.

[CatalystPLUR]

Looking at 18x8 +45 Raijin with
225/45 tires
Stock everything looking at coils for later but currently just looking at some new shoes

Will this rub on stock?

[Leonardo]

Originally Posted by CatalystPLUR

Looking at 18x8 +45 Raijin with
225/45 tires
Stock everything looking at coils for later but currently just looking at some new shoes

Will this rub on stock?

Shouldn't rub. I have 18x8+45 with 245/35 front no rubbing. I would suggest a 225/40/18 over the 225/45, because the 225/45 is 1.35 inches taller than stock. Too much. The 225/40 is already a 1/2" taller, so it will help fill the gap and be closer to stock diameter. The rule of thumb is +/-%3 or less.

Tire calculator.
http://www.discounttire.com/dtcs/infoTireMath.do

[CatalystPLUR]

Originally Posted by Leonardo

Shouldn't rub. I have 18x8+45 with 245/35 front no rubbing. I would suggest a 225/40/18 over the 225/45, because the 225/45 is 1.35 inches taller than stock. Too much. The 225/40 is already a 1/2" taller, so it will help fill the gap and be closer to stock diameter. The rule of thumb is +/-%3 or less.

Tire calculator.
http://www.discounttire.com/dtcs/infoTireMath.do

I messed up my tire size.... wanted a wider tire less tread I think im going 245/35 now that I realize my Mistake

[Lastexile]

Just bought my FRS and I don't know much about sizing etc. I'm trying to learn which is why I'm here lol. I was looking at getting some new tires and rims so I guess My question is, would these fit?
Tires: Hankook rs3 255/35 r18
Rims: Advan Racing - GT 18x8.0 Offset:45 Bolt pattern: 5x100
If those don't fit then what would you guys recommend? Remember, I don't know much so I'm learning lol. Thanks in advance guys.

[Leonardo]

Originally Posted by Lastexile

Just bought my FRS and I don't know much about sizing etc. I'm trying to learn which is why I'm here lol. I was looking at getting some new tires and rims so I guess My question is, would these fit?
Tires: Hankook rs3 255/35 r18
Rims: Advan Racing - GT 18x8.0 Offset:45 Bolt pattern: 5x100
If those don't fit then what would you guys recommend? Remember, I don't know much so I'm learning lol. Thanks in advance guys.

245/35 is as big as I would go on an 18x8 +45. (This is what I have) It is so close to rubbing, the 255/35 won't fit, and look pinched. Don't do it.


The RS3 is also wider than normal. A 225/40 might fit best. Do you AutoX? If not, you may want another tire for longevity. It is soft and wears faster than other street tires.

Good luck!

[Lastexile]

Originally Posted by Leonardo

245/35 is as big as I would go on an 18x8 +45. (This is what I have) It is so close to rubbing, the 255/35 won't fit, and look pinched. Don't do it.


The RS3 is also wider than normal. A 225/40 might fit best. Do you AutoX? If not, you may want another tire for longevity. It is soft and wears faster than other street tires.

Good luck!

I don't AutoX. Sorry, I'm still very new to all of this. I drove a 2002 Chevy Cavalier before my FR-S .

So a 225/40 18x8.0 45 will be a good fit then? I want the off-set to be lined up with the sides if that makes sense. I don't want it to be really close to rubbing the wheel well. What tire would you recommend? I was looking at the Proxy T1 Sport. Would they be better?

[Tectoniic]

Looks to be the same as @Leonardo but I am not sure if lowering will affect/how much @Leonardo is lowered. This was as close as I could get to stock radius: http://www.1010tires.com/Tools/Tire-...5R17/245-35R18


Enkei Ts-10
18x8
+45

245/35/18 either S-04s or PSS for the tires which don't seem to run super wide.


Lowered ~20mm on the RCE Yellows. ~-.5 camber in front, ~-2.5 camber in rear, with stock LCAs.


Thanks