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

[TheGuyWithTheFireStorm]

A buddy of mine has a set of konig integrams 18x9 +45 on his forester and he is planning on getting something new soon, before I pull the trigger on those, I wanted to know if those would fit without any issues on stock suspension? I think they have 245/40/18 wheels on them. I am also planning on lowering on coils in the future as well.

Thank you in advance

[PandaSPUR]

Originally Posted by Slick

Yeah,no issues with the fronts.
I run 18x9 +35 on 265's with no rubbing on a 1.25" drop and -2.75 camber. You're tucked in 3mm more and a bit less tire, perfect.

Rears should be fine depending on your camber. You might need to dial some more in. Many folks are running 18x9.5 +38 and sit pretty flush but 6mm more outside and inside, plus more tire also than these guys typically run. It's gonna be tight but doable with the right specs.

Noob question. To do minor camber adjustments, do I need any additional parts or should that be adjustable based on my coilovers (Tein Flex A)?

[Slick]

With Tein adjustable tophats, you can alter the camber from the top. You can adjust the bottom via camber or crash bolts.

Rear is non-adjustable unless new aftermarket control arms.

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[tyler_win_photo]

Originally Posted by TheGuyWithTheFireStorm

A buddy of mine has a set of konig integrams 18x9 +45 on his forester and he is planning on getting something new soon, before I pull the trigger on those, I wanted to know if those would fit without any issues on stock suspension? I think they have 245/40/18 wheels on them. I am also planning on lowering on coils in the future as well.

Thank you in advance

They should fit, albeit a little close. My friend ran 18 x 9.5 +38 on stock suspension with the same tire setup and it cleared.

[tyler_win_photo]

Originally Posted by Jesse1292

Enkei RS05RR 18x9.5+43 all around. Will also be getting coils and lowering the car about an inch. Was wondering what tire size would be best without having any clearance issues.

I could see 245-255/35 fitting. The only thing is you might get some rub under really hard compression in the rear on the plastic tab at the top of the bumper.

[TheGuyWithTheFireStorm]

Originally Posted by tyler_win_photo

They should fit, albeit a little close. My friend ran 18 x 9.5 +38 on stock suspension with the same tire setup and it cleared.

thanks for the response! It would be so much easier to test fit.. But he just left for school

[PandaSPUR]

Originally Posted by Slick

With Tein adjustable tophats, you can alter the camber from the top. You can adjust the bottom via camber or crash bolts.

Rear is non-adjustable unless new aftermarket control arms.

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Ah damn... I think I might just stick with 9.5" and smaller wheels then. Dont want to mess with all that.

[wildpandaz]

Should I run 18x8.5 +33 all around or put 18x9.5 +38 in the rear? Tire recommendation? Stock height for now but planning to drop maybe 3/4 inch or airlift in the future. Will I have any problems with this for now on stock height?

[BRZBYE]

Originally Posted by Slick

You can run wider than 235 easy. I ran a 255/35R18 on 18x9 +35 on ProKit. Just need the right camber and offset.

I would test fit the wheel on its own (with compression) and go from there. If you have clearance, then add crash/camber bolts to tuck it in a bit.
A 9.5" wide wheel is an ask with springs, it will be tight.

I fitted 245/35R18 on 18x9+42 for a customer a few weeks ago and they clear the strut (not the ideal offset).

Originally Posted by jshadeck

Yes it will fit, my pic a few posts back shows a 9.5 +38 wheel, that pic is 235s but i later went to 255s w no issues. With an 18" wheel the tire is not what contacts the spring perch, its the lip of the wheel itself

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Hey guys, sorry to dig up such an old reply, but I am looking to get a solution for my setup and eliminate the front poke by getting some more negative camber in the front. Is the only solution to go to aftermarket coilovers? Why is that? is there a difference in diameter of the springs and perch? How can I verify that whatever coils I choose will give me a better range of adjustability?

Thanks for any help!
Eric

[Slick]

Originally Posted by BRZBYE

Hey guys, sorry to dig up such an old reply, but I am looking to get a solution for my setup and eliminate the front poke by getting some more negative camber in the front. Is the only solution to go to aftermarket coilovers? Why is that? is there a difference in diameter of the springs and perch? How can I verify that whatever coils I choose will give me a better range of adjustability?

Thanks for any help!
Eric

Any set of coilovers will gain you extra clearance on the inside, allowing you to fit wider wheels and tires with a higher offset.

Without coilovers, you need to run less camber and thus more poke to fit larger wheels.

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[Slick]

Originally Posted by BRZBYE

Hey guys, sorry to dig up such an old reply, but I am looking to get a solution for my setup and eliminate the front poke by getting some more negative camber in the front. Is the only solution to go to aftermarket coilovers? Why is that? is there a difference in diameter of the springs and perch? How can I verify that whatever coils I choose will give me a better range of adjustability?

Thanks for any help!
Eric

Any set of coilovers will gain you extra clearance on the inside, allowing you to fit wider wheels and tires with a higher offset #.

Without coilovers, you need to run less camber and thus more poke to fit larger wheels.

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[PollosHermanos]

My new wheels come in this week and while it appears that they will clear the stock struts there seems to be conflicting info.

Wheels/Tires are Kosei K6R 17x9 +42 with 245/40/17 RS-3s.

Seems like some people are reporting this set-up will rub, others say it's close, others say it will definitely rub and you need spacers in the front.

These are going to be my main track tires/wheels and I'm curious if I DO need to run a 5mm spacer to clear in the front am I better running them all around or this non-nonsensical?

Not my forte, clearly. If this has been discussed before please excuse my crap searching ...

[swarb]

Originally Posted by PollosHermanos

My new wheels come in this week and while it appears that they will clear the stock struts there seems to be conflicting info.

Wheels/Tires are Kosei K6R 17x9 +42 with 245/40/17 RS-3s.

Seems like some people are reporting this set-up will rub, others say it's close, others say it will definitely rub and you need spacers in the front.

These are going to be my main track tires/wheels and I'm curious if I DO need to run a 5mm spacer to clear in the front am I better running them all around or this non-nonsensical?

Not my forte, clearly. If this has been discussed before please excuse my crap searching ...

It is hard to say as every car is slightly different. +45 (enkei rpf1 17x9) fit but they can rub at full lock(at the swaybar) or if you add ANY camber(at the strut). Alignment settings and springs and other variables would change it fit.

Also everyone's definition of "safe" is different. I myself would want 20mm minimum clearance and your setup is probably less than that.

I would say try the wheels on and do some circles in the lot and see if you rub and then add spacers as needed.

[ChrisP]

Originally Posted by wildpandaz

Should I run 18x8.5 +33 all around or put 18x9.5 +38 in the rear? Tire recommendation? Stock height for now but planning to drop maybe 3/4 inch or airlift in the future. Will I have any problems with this for now on stock height?

I am running 18x8.5 +33 offset at all four corners with my avid 1 av20s and I also have a 1" drop on trd springs. They are pretty much perfectly flush in the rear and the front pokes just the slightest bit.

I wouldn't go staggered unless you want more understeer.

Here are some pics:
http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=101152