18x9.5 stock height stock struts - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

etherealfall · 09-02-2013, 09:20 AM

Hey guys

Any one have any idea about fitment of 235 or 245 on stock struts at stock height? Offset +34; 18x9.5.

Things I'm looking for - any need for RCAs (at Sportline drop and at stock height) and any need for fender work. I believe they will clear the strut at normal height but what about at a Sportline drop level?

Thanks
Pete

TNPerformance · 09-02-2013, 09:54 AM

You should be fine. I have 18x9.5 +38 on all four corners. I also have a 255/35 on all four corners. At stock height with stock struts/springs I had no issues. It was CLOSE on the front, but still no issues. By close, I mean the tire against the bottom spring perch on the factory strut. Also, since you would be on a skinnier tire with an additional +4mm of clearance, that would just mean it'd fit even better. The rear clears everything no problem. Not sure on a lowering spring as I have since went with fully adjustable coilovers.

Asphaltfrs1 · 09-02-2013, 03:02 PM

When I test fitted my 18x9.5s +38 on 255/35 before installing the Coilovers I had no clearance. The tire was touching the strut. I believe I tested them on the front, so I don't know about the rear. But you have a 34 offset so you're probably good, except for the wheels sticking out way too much.

TNPerformance · 09-02-2013, 03:36 PM

Mine was REALLY close (probably 3mm) but never actually touched. I drove around like this for a few days without any rubbing issues, even at full lock.

FR-S Matt · 09-02-2013, 04:27 PM

Cleared the stock front spring barely on 18X9.5's, 245/35 tires squared. Rear was not an issue. On full coilovers now though.

leicaboss · 03-15-2014, 09:24 PM

Apologies for the necro bump, but would the Enkei NT-03M 18x9.5 +40 fit on a car lowered 1" all around on Swift springs + stock struts? I know that the 17x9 +35 fitment clears but not sure what that means if I pump it up a notch in sizing.

Edit: I'm looking to get tires to match, no crazy stretching business or excessive camber

rookietopro_frs · 06-16-2017, 03:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FR-S Matt

Cleared the stock front spring barely on 18X9.5's, 245/35 tires squared. Rear was not an issue. On full coilovers now though.

I hope so ! I was considering the DOSS FF2 wheels & haven't lowered my car yet. They seem to only come in 18x9.5

Fainten · 07-11-2017, 05:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rookietopro_frs

I hope so ! I was considering the DOSS FF2 wheels & haven't lowered my car yet. They seem to only come in 18x9.5

I have the Doss FF3 18x9.5 +35 and I'm looking if its gonna clear everything with stock suspension with a 245 tire. Can someone confirm if this fit? i will go coils but later

09-02-2013, 09:20 AM	#1
etherealfall Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Drives: Toyota 86 GTS Storm Black Location: Australia Posts: 60 Thanks: 2 Thanked 5 Times in 5 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	18x9.5 stock height stock struts Hey guys Any one have any idea about fitment of 235 or 245 on stock struts at stock height? Offset +34; 18x9.5. Things I'm looking for - any need for RCAs (at Sportline drop and at stock height) and any need for fender work. I believe they will clear the strut at normal height but what about at a Sportline drop level? Thanks Pete

03-15-2014, 09:24 PM	#6
leicaboss Coffee Snob Join Date: Dec 2013 Drives: '14 SWP BRZ Limited Location: SF (Mission) Posts: 992 Thanks: 536 Thanked 395 Times in 250 Posts Mentioned: 31 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Apologies for the necro bump, but would the Enkei NT-03M 18x9.5 +40 fit on a car lowered 1" all around on Swift springs + stock struts? I know that the 17x9 +35 fitment clears but not sure what that means if I pump it up a notch in sizing. Edit: I'm looking to get tires to match, no crazy stretching business or excessive camber __________________ My Build Thread: Hannah, my '14 SWP BRZ Weekly SF/Daly City Meet: Tuesdays @ 7pm

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09-02-2013, 09:54 AM	#2
TNPerformance Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Drives: 2013 Hot Lava FRS/97 Supra/93 Supra Location: Alabama Posts: 34 Thanks: 5 Thanked 37 Times in 12 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	You should be fine. I have 18x9.5 +38 on all four corners. I also have a 255/35 on all four corners. At stock height with stock struts/springs I had no issues. It was CLOSE on the front, but still no issues. By close, I mean the tire against the bottom spring perch on the factory strut. Also, since you would be on a skinnier tire with an additional +4mm of clearance, that would just mean it'd fit even better. The rear clears everything no problem. Not sure on a lowering spring as I have since went with fully adjustable coilovers.

09-02-2013, 03:02 PM	#3
Asphaltfrs1 Senior Member Join Date: May 2012 Drives: 2013 asphalt fr-s Location: Los angeles Posts: 488 Thanks: 109 Thanked 125 Times in 88 Posts Mentioned: 3 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	When I test fitted my 18x9.5s +38 on 255/35 before installing the Coilovers I had no clearance. The tire was touching the strut. I believe I tested them on the front, so I don't know about the rear. But you have a 34 offset so you're probably good, except for the wheels sticking out way too much.

09-02-2013, 03:36 PM	#4
TNPerformance Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Drives: 2013 Hot Lava FRS/97 Supra/93 Supra Location: Alabama Posts: 34 Thanks: 5 Thanked 37 Times in 12 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Mine was REALLY close (probably 3mm) but never actually touched. I drove around like this for a few days without any rubbing issues, even at full lock.

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