Its about a 6mm difference and I can see either way, its not exactly easy.

It gets to the point where the fender isn't the only thing in the way of the tire, at least when you get to a certain ride height.

How about 18x10 +35 on a car lowered on Tein Basics

What size tire and would a roll be needed?

Damn I can't believe I put 4mm. I just like looking at what would fit when this thread started and then now. It's sort of eye-opening.

Well, the "will it fit"'s are about the same, the difference now is in the "can it fit" :naughty:

Hopefully too many questions aren't answered in here with "yes" or "easily". For the average owner no, specs like 18x10.5 +22 won't fit, its all dependent on how much work one is willing to go through for it. Even lower offsets are doable but it gets to the point of handling worse than an OEM car would, I'd rather not make the step down in performance, for now. Just wait, some VIP guy is going to come in and build a car around some 18x12 +6 Eurolines, but lose all functionality of the car's best traits.

I'm also curious about 18x9 +25 with 255/35/18. Possible?

HALP PLEASE! ;)

yup

OK, I've been reading and looking for 3 hours now and my eyes are too blurry, lol. I still don't totally understand everything so I thought I'd just ask...
My tires are on their way, 265/35 18"
I ordered these with the black RPF1 9.5 +45 in mind, but I also like the Rota Torque but the closest size I could find is this:
Wheel Style - Rota Torque
Wheel Diameter (Inches) - 18"
Wheel Width (Inches) - 9.5"
PCD Bolt Pattern - 5X114.3
Offset - 20mm
Hub Bore - 73.1mm
Will that work or am I an idiot?
Thanks for your help :)

+20 with 9.5" wheels will take a lot of work...stick with 35+ offset unless you want to roll fenders a lot

Something more like this?
Product Details:
Wheel Style - Rota DPT
Wheel Diameter (Inches) - 18"
Wheel Width (Inches) - 9.5"
PCD Bolt Pattern - 5x100/114.3(dual drill)
Offset - 44mm
Hub Bore - 73mm
Color - Matte Bronze
Quantity - 4 Pcs. (1 set)
Price: $950.00

or this:
Wheel Style - Rota Grid
Wheel Diameter (Inches) - 18"
Wheel Width (Inches) - 9.5"
PCD Bolt Pattern - 5x114.3
Offset - 38mm
Hub Bore - 73mm
Color - Matte Bronze
Price: $950.00

Dude honestly, just stay away from Rota. Save up a couple more bucks and get some enkeis or a little more money for volks or something.

Anyways... both of your choices above will fit fine with 275/35/18 tires. You might to roll the rears with the +38 if youre lowered

I'll probably stick with the black RPF1 18x9.5 +45, they should at least retain their value. It's just tough to see some great looking wheels for so much cheaper. Also, I'm on Tanabe coilovers, hopefully no rubbing. I love some of the Bronze Volks and Advans, they look great, but they cost quite a bit more than the RPF1's :( Don't get me wrong, the Enkei's are great and I'm sure I'll like them, I just love the look of concave bronze wheels on the ti-grey 8's.

With 9.5 +45, 275/35 you won't rub no matter how low you go.

RP03 have some concavity and aren't too expensive.

Anyone try these: 255/45/17 on a 17x8+48

If not, taking suggestions for other good tire sized for this wheel.

Let me know!

It'll fit easily, will be 2mm out of stock. 245 would be better if you track it

^Don't go with anything above 245 for a 8" wheel Unless you are using it for AutoX and throwing some R Comps on there. Which you arent.

Just so people don't get the wrong ipression, its camber and tire dependent, as well as ride height. If you are running a 275 that is on the wider side and are low enough, without enough camber, you can rub, on unrolled fenders. Don't think many people are low enough though.

Says who?

Because if you were actually competitive you would not be getting a 17x8. Thats Illegal for Stock class and If you want to be competitive in STX you'd need a 17x9. So like I said.

:)

burn

umm... fyi, 245/45/17 is just barely within the limit for an 8" wheel. 255 is out of the question for safety, especially if you will be tracking them or putting them through hard corners

Oh Snap!

Except for the fact that I'm in Canada and our local events don't have Stock/Mod class distinctions. Everyone competes together and every modification is point based. Including excessive width.

I'm also just starting to become involved in competitions and found a set of SSR TypeC RS 17x8 wheels (15.8 lbs) for $1k instead of the regular price of more than double that, so I won't have to run on my street set next year. I'm just happy to have a second set at this point.

Also, not everyone involved in competitions is at the level where they absolutely must have that extra inch of wheel space to shave off a tenth of a second. I could really not care less. I'm just out there to have fun.


That's pretty much what my original question was, thanks.

^Well then yes that is fine. And I also answered your first question in my first response, but I also had to give you a hard time :)