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

[Killerbee]

Originally Posted by LANI86

So if I have 1 inch drop with the TRD lowering springs on stock struts:

18x8.5 and 18x9.5 with +45 all around, with 245 or 255 tires, will these clear without any rubbing?

Front will rub on the inside. You need +35 for the front to clear the struits in this Dimensions

[thecarfilmer]

18x9.5 +34 with 225/40/18 tires on stock suspension?

[Kendallkab]

Originally Posted by tdotBRZ

I'm running 18x9.5 +38 in the rear without any spacers and it is flush and no rubbing. Tried 245/35/18 tires for them last season, they were slightly stretched, now switched to 255/35/18 look better and better for the track and no rubbing issues.

Thanks for the info. I'll probably take your word for it and go 255 instead. The only problem is the wheels I want I only see 18x9.5. I'll have to see if Work can make me a custom size. Maybe 18x8.5. Do you have any pictures you could share? I'd love to see the setup

[Killerbee]

Originally Posted by thecarfilmer

18x9.5 +34 with 225/40/18 tires on stock suspension?

Very very tight, works, but looks not that good to be honest (stretch and poke)

[thecarfilmer]

having the wheels on the stock suspension will be temporary, just wanted to make sure they will fit. will be getting coils soon

Originally Posted by Killerbee

Very very tight, works, but looks not that good to be honest (stretch and poke)

[hypebrz]

Lowered on RCE Yellows 20mm, 18x8 +48 on 245/40/r18? Will it fit? If not, will 18x8 +35?

[LANI86]

Originally Posted by Killerbee

Front will rub on the inside. You need +35 for the front to clear the struits in this Dimensions

Thanks Killerbee. Darn, the wheels that I want do not come in +35.
How about a +31? I'm trying to achieve the concave look on the wheels.

Dunno what tires to run though. I guess front 225 and 235 or 245 for the rear will be ideal in terms of looks and rubbing issues??

[kreamcheese]

Gramlights 57xtreme 18x8.5 +42 front and 18x9.5 +40 rear. Will this work with stock suspension? I plan on lowering springs. Not possible to run a square setup with lowering springs correct? Also would 245 tires up front and 265 in rear work with springs? Been looking around like crazy but can't find the right answer. Thanks for any help.

[Killerbee]

Originally Posted by LANI86

Thanks Killerbee. Darn, the wheels that I want do not come in +35.
How about a +31? I'm trying to achieve the concave look on the wheels.

Dunno what tires to run though. I guess front 225 and 235 or 245 for the rear will be ideal in terms of looks and rubbing issues??

Well, you can work with +10 spacers on each side, since +45 with a 10mm spacer would be a +35, but its not advisable, and you may have to change the studs (I'm not an expert on spacers, so anyone that knows more may correct me here pls)
Other than that you can also go for coilovers.

however, +31 would fit but depending on your chamber poke out a bit on the side when using 245 tires in the front.

What you could do is 8.5x18 +31 front with 225 tires, and 9.5x18 +45 in the rear with 245 or 255 tires. You will have a slight strecht on front and rear wheel that way, but fitting should be about flush and will not rub.

Originally Posted by kreamcheese

Gramlights 57xtreme 18x8.5 +42 front and 18x9.5 +40 rear. Will this work with stock suspension? I plan on lowering springs. Not possible to run a square setup with lowering springs correct? Also would 245 tires up front and 265 in rear work with springs? Been looking around like crazy but can't find the right answer. Thanks for any help.

Not sure why you should not be able to run a square setup on lowering springs. For example 8.5x18 +35 all around is one of the best fitting/flush setup you can go for the twins, stock, lowered or on coils.

18x8.5 +42 with 245 will most likely rub in the front. You could go for 5-7mm spacers, but I would not suggest that road.
Either check if you find 18x8.5 in +35, or think about getting coilovers, both works. Rear is no issue, if you want to go 18x9.5 +40 with 265 you can do this.

[kreamcheese]

Originally Posted by Killerbee

Well, you can work with +10 spacers on each side, since +45 with a 10mm spacer would be a +35, but its not advisable, and you may have to change the studs (I'm not an expert on spacers, so anyone that knows more may correct me here pls)
Other than that you can also go for coilovers.

however, +31 would fit but depending on your chamber poke out a bit on the side when using 245 tires in the front.

What you could do is 8.5x18 +31 front with 225 tires, and 9.5x18 +45 in the rear with 245 or 255 tires. You will have a slight strecht on front and rear wheel that way, but fitting should be about flush and will not rub.



Not sure why you should not be able to run a square setup on lowering springs. For example 8.5x18 +35 all around is one of the best fitting/flush setup you can go for the twins, stock, lowered or on coils.

18x8.5 +42 with 245 will most likely rub in the front. You could go for 5-7mm spacers, but I would not suggest that road.
Either check if you find 18x8.5 in +35, or think about getting coilovers, both works. Rear is no issue, if you want to go 18x9.5 +40 with 265 you can do this.

Sorry I meant square 18x9.5. (Edited out my question. Read your reply to previous guy about spacers.)

Believe the 18x8.5 come in 33 offset and 38 as well? I'd have to check.

[LANI86]

Man, you really got this down. Thanks a lot Killer bee.

Afterall, I think I'm going to do 18x8 (+48) and 18x9.0 (+52) with maybe 215or225 for the front and 235or245or255 for the rear.

By the way, can't do a square set up with an 1" drop right unless if you're running skinny widths. I've always ran staggered set up but how different does the car drive vs a square set up? Just better traction?

[Leonardo]

Originally Posted by LANI86

Man, you really got this down. Thanks a lot Killer bee.

Afterall, I think I'm going to do 18x8 (+48) and 18x9.0 (+52) with maybe 215or225 for the front and 235or245or255 for the rear.

By the way, can't do a square set up with an 1" drop right unless if you're running skinny widths. I've always ran staggered set up but how different does the car drive vs a square set up? Just better traction?

I have a similar spec'd set up. 18x8 +45 front and 18x9 +42 rear wheels. I am lowered 1" on eibach Prokit springs. I have no other suspension mods currently. I am running MPSS 245/35/18 tires on all four corners. No rubbing.
http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=94628

I would think about a 10-15mm spacer to add on the +52 rear. I have been thinking about a 3-5mm for my rear.

[Killerbee]

Originally Posted by kreamcheese

Sorry I meant square 18x9.5. (Edited out my question. Read your reply to previous guy about spacers.)

Believe the 18x8.5 come in 33 offset and 38 as well? I'd have to check.

Both would work (18x8.5 33 and 38) However if you can choose, I would go for 33 as its less tight on the inner struits than 38.

You could run a 18x9.5 square setup with +35 or even +38, however it is super tight, and also pokes alot in the front. I would not advice it, but it works. Check out this thread for example http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=11222

Originally Posted by LANI86

Man, you really got this down. Thanks a lot Killer bee.

Afterall, I think I'm going to do 18x8 (+48) and 18x9.0 (+52) with maybe 215or225 for the front and 235or245or255 for the rear.

By the way, can't do a square set up with an 1" drop right unless if you're running skinny widths. I've always ran staggered set up but how different does the car drive vs a square set up? Just better traction?

You're welcome, I've spent alot of time with this when choosing my setup and had about the same questions, so why not pass on the stuff I learned to my fellow Twin-owners.

18x8 is perfect for 225, and on a 18x9 I would go for 245. Those are also more common sizes and shoud be cheaper than a 255 for example. If you need help with tire flank size just let me know.

Square is pretty much possible in all sizes, I myself have a 18x8.75 +35 with 245 tires all around, with 1" drop on springs, I would not call it a skinny setup.
Difference from Square to staggered, appart from the obvious convenience things like being able to use the same tires front and rear and swap them if you need, depends a bit on your overall setup, and what offset you use. Generally, if you have a wider ...gauge... (not sure if that is the proper english word. That wide between the wheels) the car will be more stable at higher speeds, but looses agility in cornering. But overall, you dont really notice the difference that much unless driving on the limit

[kreamcheese]

Originally Posted by Killerbee

Both would work (18x8.5 33 and 38) However if you can choose, I would go for 33 as its less tight on the inner struits than 38.

You could run a 18x9.5 square setup with +35 or even +38, however it is super tight, and also pokes alot in the front. I would not advice it, but it works. Check out this thread for example http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=11222



You're welcome, I've spent alot of time with this when choosing my setup and had about the same questions, so why not pass on the stuff I learned to my fellow Twin-owners.

18x8 is perfect for 225, and on a 18x9 I would go for 245. Those are also more common sizes and shoud be cheaper than a 255 for example. If you need help with tire flank size just let me know.

Square is pretty much possible in all sizes, I myself have a 18x8.75 +35 with 245 tires all around, with 1" drop on springs, I would not call it a skinny setup.
Difference from Square to staggered, appart from the obvious convenience things like being able to use the same tires front and rear and swap them if you need, depends a bit on your overall setup, and what offset you use. Generally, if you have a wider ...gauge... (not sure if that is the proper english word. That wide between the wheels) the car will be more stable at higher speeds, but looses agility in cornering. But overall, you dont really notice the difference that much unless driving on the limit

Thanks for the quick replies. Think I will be going with 18x8.5 +33 in front and the 18x9.5 +40 in rear. 245/35/18 tires up front and 265/35/18 hankook v12's should work then with 1" lowering springs?