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

[aqua8701]

Is 225/45/18 going to be too much tire with sportline springs?

[OmarGC]

Originally Posted by FRankenStein

Before adapters. Possible rocket bunny kit on its way if they work though

If you run 10mm adapters you could get it to fit up front but with a but load of negative camber, fender pull, and stretching tires. Definitely doable though... Rears are definitely more of a concern IMO... Stock body and actually making em sit inside the fender or close to it would be tough.

Also if you go with RB kit you're going to end up getting pretty big spacers to get the fitment anywhere close to flush(30mm+). Know I see a lot of guys running 10.5 +22's in the rear and still end up getting spacers that push em well into the negative offsets.

Here's a good reference for you(for the rears) and stock body:
10.5 width with a +32 et, you can see how much poke there is... Add a 10mm or 15mm adapter and it only gets harder
http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=23831

[Slick]

Originally Posted by aqua8701

Is 225/45/18 going to be too much tire with sportline springs?

Too tall, your gearing will be (my Yoda impression); you will loose fuel consumption and more importantly, acceleration.

A 225/40R18 is perfect diameter to replace with the OEM size. If you are going with a wider wider (8" or more), then you can go with a 245/35R18 or 255/35R18 depending how aggressive you want to get.

Daily driver only or autocross/track too?

[aqua8701]

Originally Posted by Slick

Daily driver only or autocross/track too?

The only autocross in my area not held on days I work is BMW drivers. I've heard they're a cool bunch and won't mind but so far only DD.
I kind of figured 45 would be off based on what I've seen on the other 86s but I figured I'd ask as I was going to get a really good deal on the tires. Oh well

[jshadeck]

Originally Posted by Slick

Too tall, your gearing will be (my Yoda impression); you will loose fuel consumption and more importantly, acceleration.

A 225/40R18 is perfect diameter to replace with the OEM size. If you are going with a wider wider (8" or more), then you can go with a 245/35R18 or 255/35R18 depending how aggressive you want to get.

Daily driver only or autocross/track too?

Wouldnt u lose accel but GAIN mpg due to the taller tire? Since a taller tire would go further each rotation, at the same speed, the taller tire will have the engine at lower rpms...

A 225/45 is 5.5% larger than stock
A 225/40 is 1.6% larger than stock
A 225/35 is 1.6% smaller than stock

A 225/40 with a slight stretch (IE on a 8 or 8.5 rim) would probably reduce that 1.6% down to stock diameter or so. I have a 235/40 which is 3.1% larger but they are stretched on a 9.5 rim, my speedo is almost dead on.

PS the 235s came w the rims, once they burn off im planning to go wider.

[GTS86]

To the wheel gurus on this forum.. I need some advice.

I'm looking at a set of 18x8JJ 5x100 with the inscription "22 ET 75HUB VR”

I presume this means they are a +22 Offset with a HUB diameter of 75mm? So they should fit but might require a spacer to correc the Offset?

If so can anyone recommend the correct size spacer for a fairly "flush" fitment?

Thanks guys!

[RavSpec]

Originally Posted by GTS86

To the wheel gurus on this forum.. I need some advice.

I'm looking at a set of 18x8JJ 5x100 with the inscription "22 ET 75HUB VR”

I presume this means they are a +22 Offset with a HUB diameter of 75mm? So they should fit but might require a spacer to correc the Offset?

If so can anyone recommend the correct size spacer for a fairly "flush" fitment?

Thanks guys!

Need 75 to 56 hub rings. Not sure who makes them.

This spec is fairly flush.

[2point0]

Originally Posted by GTS86

To the wheel gurus on this forum.. I need some advice.

I'm looking at a set of 18x8JJ 5x100 with the inscription "22 ET 75HUB VR”

I presume this means they are a +22 Offset with a HUB diameter of 75mm? So they should fit but might require a spacer to correc the Offset?

If so can anyone recommend the correct size spacer for a fairly "flush" fitment?

Thanks guys!

Spacer won't correct that. The wheels will poke out a bit. Spacers will only push it out more. You have to remove material from the wheel to increase offset (tuck wheel more). Not all wheels can take that machining safely. Probably best to find a higher offset and add spacers if needed to fine-tune.

[Touge86]

So i'm looking at some 17x8 +37 advan RGII's. I'm wondering if this is the ideal rim size/width for handling? and what tire specs would be best for this setup?

[RavSpec]

Originally Posted by Touge86

So i'm looking at some 17x8 +37 advan RGII's. I'm wondering if this is the ideal rim size/width for handling? and what tire specs would be best for this setup?

use 225/40. Will look similar to this setup.

[Touge86]

Should I go wider tire specs in the back as well?

[2point0]

Originally Posted by Touge86

Should I go wider tire specs in the back as well?

You can (lots of room in back), but it just limits your ability to rotate. You can go up to 245/40/17 on an 8" wide wheel. That's almost exactly the same diameter as stock, so you won't see any difference on the speedo. There's lots of debate about responsiveness and weight, which is why I'm sticking with 225s (that and a HUGE price difference).

For 225s I'd go with a 45 sidewall, but that's mostly because of lots of freeway driving (every lil bit helps!) and they fill the gap just a tad more. The 40 sidewall makes the gap look bigger, but probably not so noticeable if you're lowered. Really, they're both pretty damn close to stock.

My thought is that it's more practical to have a "square" set for ease of rotations, then add a small spacer in the rear to get the fitment you want, if desired, rather than different sizes front/back. I will probably add a 15mm spacer on my 17x8 rears. Bolt-on style, not slip on.

[triwoody]

Hi wheel guys i have some questions.

I'm getting some te37sl in 18x9.5 +40 square
Im currently lowered on eibach pro kit
the tire setup im planning on running is 245/40/18
or 245/35/18
will i need spacers or camber bolts in the front? and also which of the two tire sets would be ideal?
Thank you guys for the info

[aqua8701]

225/40/18 on 18/7.5 +45 offset with 1.4" drop,(eibach sportline)...
Any issues or will this be perfect fit?