Need help with Wheel Setup

[jy808]

Hey guys,
I just bought an FR-S and I'm not too familiar with buying rims/tires. I'm still debating on whether to get Enkei Raijins 18x8.5 or Enkei RPF1s 18x8.5 for a daily driver in LA.
As for tires, I don't know which size will fit an 18x8.5. I am thinking of getting the Michelin Pilot Super Sport. Anyone have a recommended size that they know looks great?
Also, I don't know much about the offset stuff with wheels so if someone can provide the numbers for a recommended offset that would be awesome.

[ggiddix]

I would also like to know what people recommend

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[mrg666]

245/35-R18 tire has recommended wheel width of 8.5" and has almost the same diameter with stock tire. So it looks ideal. But there is not much selection of that size although Michelin PSS and PSAS are available.

225/40-18 is also possible. It will have slightly larger diameter (higher sidewall) 20mm less width and it will stretch a little due to wide wheel but still within specs. But there is more selection with 225 and many here will recommend 225/40-18 claiming it will supposedly give better steering response. I would say it will feel lighter but harsher as well.

245 will have better traction and probably have softer ride than 225. Both are okay, I think.

I think an offset between +38 and +45 will be fine with the wheels you mentioned. +38 will be closer to the outer edge of wheel well and will look more aggressive. Check the recommended wheels at Tirerack.

I would just buy 245/35-R18 Michelin PSS or PSAS and choose an offset as close to +40 as possible. But that is me

[strat61caster]

^ that, what @mrg666 is probably accurate because he just spent a few minutes researching it on Tirerack, if you play with Tirerack's site you can pretty much sort out 95% of your options pretty quick, stick close to OE diameter, stick to the wheels they're willing to sell you and voila.

Go configure it on Tirerack and you can even have it shipped to your door mounted and balanced so all you have to do is bolt them onto the car. Yeah you might be able to save a few bucks dispersing your business to whoever is willing to knock $50 off here or there, but sometimes simple and reliable is worth a premium.

My two cents is save the money on TPMS sensors and just keep an eye on the tires like the old days and check 'em every few weeks.