Recommended tire choice for 18x9.5 +40 all round setup? - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

KruszR · 01-18-2014, 09:51 AM

Hi guys,

Need some advise on tire setup for the following rims:

Volk Racing TE37SL Black Edition 18x9.5 +40 all round.

Looking at either 235/40 all round or 245/35 all round.

I won't be rolling either my front or rear fenders or removing any inner fender plastic parts. Will there be an issue for either setup on stock suspension?

Will there be any rubbing of inner fender tub or catching the outer fender lip on full lock and over bumps, etc., with either setup on stock suspension?

Scenario 2:

If the car is lowered about an inch, what will you guys recommend as best tire size setup with the least amount of camber that will not cause any rubbing of inner fender tub or catching the outer fender lip on full lock and over bumps, etc.?

Just want to confirm a few things before getting a set.

cheers!

Ouhei · 01-18-2014, 10:17 AM

Run at least a 245/35, if not a 255/35. 235 is too much of a stretch on a 9.5 IMO.

Yamajee · 01-18-2014, 03:27 PM

I'm running 225/40 on a 9.5 wide wheel and I'm stretched, I suggest you go at least 245/35 to not stretch.

donutfilling · 01-18-2014, 04:04 PM

You should run the 245/35-18. the 235-40 is too high a sidewall imo.

I would check the inner clearance as it should be very close if not hit the springs on stock suspension.

If lowered you would need a bit of camber to have it fit properly and look nice.

01-18-2014, 09:51 AM	#1
KruszR Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Drives: GTS 86 Location: Australia Posts: 2 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Recommended tire choice for 18x9.5 +40 all round setup? Hi guys, Need some advise on tire setup for the following rims: Volk Racing TE37SL Black Edition 18x9.5 +40 all round. Looking at either 235/40 all round or 245/35 all round. I won't be rolling either my front or rear fenders or removing any inner fender plastic parts. Will there be an issue for either setup on stock suspension? Will there be any rubbing of inner fender tub or catching the outer fender lip on full lock and over bumps, etc., with either setup on stock suspension? Scenario 2: If the car is lowered about an inch, what will you guys recommend as best tire size setup with the least amount of camber that will not cause any rubbing of inner fender tub or catching the outer fender lip on full lock and over bumps, etc.? Just want to confirm a few things before getting a set. cheers!

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01-18-2014, 10:17 AM	#2
Ouhei Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Drives: '14 SWP BRZ Limited Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 112 Thanks: 3 Thanked 56 Times in 31 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Run at least a 245/35, if not a 255/35. 235 is too much of a stretch on a 9.5 IMO.

01-18-2014, 03:27 PM	#3
Yamajee Senior Member Join Date: May 2013 Drives: Rocket Bunny'd GT86 Location: Dubai Posts: 556 Thanks: 68 Thanked 144 Times in 100 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I'm running 225/40 on a 9.5 wide wheel and I'm stretched, I suggest you go at least 245/35 to not stretch.

01-18-2014, 04:04 PM	#4
donutfilling Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Drives: frs Location: LA Posts: 319 Thanks: 55 Thanked 75 Times in 45 Posts Mentioned: 5 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	You should run the 245/35-18. the 235-40 is too high a sidewall imo. I would check the inner clearance as it should be very close if not hit the springs on stock suspension. If lowered you would need a bit of camber to have it fit properly and look nice.

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