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05-30-2016, 09:58 AM | #1 |
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Help in picking the correct wheel and tire
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Finally decided to purchase some new rims and tires but did not realise the difficulty in finding the right sizes. The rims im currently looking at are the Rota Grids or Rota Grid (R) in the 18"s Im thinking of going around a 9 or 9.5 width for the rears. What kind of offset would i be looking at if i want the rims to not stick out of the body but not be in the guard. i want it to be just perfect (or a tiny bit out). I read somewhere that the front wheels need to have a higher offset as they're generally out more. Is that true? and would a 9 or 9.5 rub on the sides when turning for the front? Ive tried looking at the sticky post about size and fitment but it still confuses me. Also wanted to mention that i want the 9.5s because from the videos ive seen i believe that the 9.5s have a more concave look to it compared to the rest. From looking at other post ive seen most people use 235/40/18 front and 245/40/18 rear tires, would this be a appropriate set up? coz i have completely no idea about what size tires to get. Sorry for so many questions haha, any help is appreciated. Cheers |
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To answer you question correctly we would need to know if you're lowered, and if yes, on springs or coilovers, and if you have or will have in the future any camber set / planned. If you want the concave look there is only the option for 9.5" square, in +38 offset. however this will poke out quiet a bit in the front, and may rub in the front if you're not on coilovers Here is a link http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=11222 If you want a good fitting on stock suspension, I strongly recoommend 8.5" Either staggered with 9.5 in the rear -> http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=10406 or 8.5 all around -> http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=43844 hope that helps for now. If you know what wheels you want let me know, I can help then with tire sizes
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For rear you can go 9.5" +38, no rubbing issues at all For front, best would be 8.5"+38/+35 something around that. Check if you can get Grid (R) in those dimensions, and also ask for an actual picture of the wheels in those sizes, as they also may be not as convace as the 9.5". When you dont want any poke in the front, your only option for a real concave look is 9.5" +38 all around and coilovers with some camber to get the wheels back into the fenders. Not a cheap option, but the best there is. If you can live with the less concave look of the 8.5" Grid I would strongly recommend these
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What do you mean by lip? Do you mean it just looks deeper but it isnt actaully more concave? Maybe i can try a Grid 9.5 rear with a 8.5 Grid R front. Will have to message some local suppliers to see pictures. Many Thanks |
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http://www.wheeldude.com/catalog/pop...8213a6cea5b560 Rear 9.5 +38 is about flush, depends if on springs or not, but more or less flush Front 8.5 +38 is also about flush, again depends a bit on your setup if on springs or not. Worst case its about 2mm outside the fenders. Tires I would go for 245/35/18 all around, or 225/40/18 front and 245/35/18 rear
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I dont really mind it outside the fenders aslong as its not too much. Is there much of a difference between going 245 all round compared to the 245 and 225? Your helps been great, cheers |
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and would a 9 fit the front and does it have much concave to it?? thanks Last edited by ikarntspel; 06-01-2016 at 05:46 AM. |
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http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=30586 some more stuff http://www.wheeldude.com/wordpress/tag/gt86/page/2 They run sometimes 235 or 255, so take off 5mm from each to get 225 or 245 (235 is for 23.5cm wide, so lose 5mm on inside and outsite = 10mm, so you have a 225) As far as I remember, the 18" wheels from rota with high concave design(the P45-R/P45-F aswell as the grid and Torque) only get the deep concave looks from 9.5" onwards. However the 17" wheels from rota, same designs, have the concave setup from 9" onwards. 9" would fit in the front aswell, you could do a 17x9" (or 18x9") +35 with 245 tires all around. However its very tight, and also notice it will poke a bit, check this link. You notice it looks a bit "offroadish" when not lowered http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showp...1&postcount=75 Let me know if that helps or if you need more information. Also please take my word as a "as far as I know", I havent activly looked at rotas for more than 3 years, so they may have changed some of their lineup in the meantime.
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If you will keep looking .. maybe you can also consider not as wide wheels. Cheaper, less weight, will fit/no rub for sure without any gimmickry.
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Also make sure to post pictures once you've got the new wheels on your car
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