i reckon ull be okay
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yup, should be clear
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Looking at the Weds sport SA55m in Matte Grey Machining 18 x 9.0 +36!!!
http://www.weds.co.jp/products/wedssport/sa55m.html http://www.weds.co.jp/images/product.../sa55m_mgm.jpg |
Originally Posted by BlueSE3P
(Post 3793361)
Might probably get flamed but, can anyone tell me more on the following:
1) Will a 17x7 +50 mm wheel fit? Yes I know it's lame and tucked - don't ask why! :lol: I came across another post where Ross Dawg had commented that a 17x7 +55 would fit?? I'm more worried about brake caliper clearance than anything else! 2) Will a 17x7.5 +38 mm with a 225/45-17 tyre fit w/o fender rolling? I'm just looking at what options I have......... The car is on stock suspension, and should remain that way for a long time. this is not an rx-8 that i ever want to see :wavey: |
Originally Posted by Footman
(Post 3794275)
Looking at the Weds sport SA55m in Matte Grey Machining 18 x 9.0 +36!!!
http://www.weds.co.jp/products/wedssport/sa55m.html http://www.weds.co.jp/images/product.../sa55m_mgm.jpg A VENDOR HAS A THREAD WITH THIS EXACT FREAKING SETUP. Thanks for trying. Appreciate it. |
J, I saw that. Ravspec has a pic of it on a black RX-8.
The reason I asked was that because the pic appears to show a stock RX-8 ride height. My concern is because I am lowered. The standard Eibach lowering is about 1.2" all around, but somehow when I installed the Bilstein B8's it went even lower. It's more like 1.7" now. From the side, there is 0 wheel gap when viewed perpendicular to the wheel arch. I figure the drop in height might make a difference to whether it'll rub or not. |
Lowering the car = more negative camber = easier fitment. Also 9 +30 with 245/40 has been in this thread, by last count, 176 times.
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I think 18x9 +30 just barely grabs the fender with a 245/40, so you might want to roll your rear fenders... You could do that very easily at home with a heat gun and bat since you only need to roll a small amount up.
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It has a couple cunt hairs of space and he wants +36 so even more.
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Originally Posted by j8635621
(Post 3794876)
It has a couple cunt hairs of space and he wants +36 so even more.
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Topgear8 says 18 x 9 +36 should be fine with no fender rolling required. He's on coilovers.
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You're correct. I said rolling is needed for 18x9 +30.
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Originally Posted by Ross_Dawg
(Post 3794910)
You're correct. I said rolling is needed for 18x9 +30.
More like alignment/ride height dependent. It's been done without requiring the fenders to be rolled, but it's really close. +36 is not going to be a problem what so ever. If you are going for flushness, you will need a 5-10mm spacer. |
No flushness.. just so happens this is the closest size available. I'd rather prefer a 18 x 8.5 setup
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Reasoning behind that? The wider widths have more concavity and look better.
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Originally Posted by 2tone
(Post 3794318)
this is not an rx-8 that i ever want to see :wavey:
D00d you're misinterpreting. The car is normally on 18x8 Work XD9's.........the 17x7 wheels will just be a "contingency" really....the car is never going to be on the road like that :yelrotflm |
Ok, this will be my last post in here for a while since I finally got some wheels. I bought 18x9 +31 SSR Comp-C H. Can I run 265/35 Star Specs with a roll, and is this setup track safe? If not what can I fit? Current suspension is stock shocks on RB springs, but I would like to be future proof for an upgrade to coilovers.
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Originally Posted by j8635621
(Post 3794583)
Lowering the car = more negative camber = easier fitment. Also 9 +30 with 245/40 has been in this thread, by last count, 176 times.
I believe 18x9 ET31 w/265's will require a bit of work to fit (i.e. rolled fenders and/or a bit of negative camber). As far as "track safe" goes, the only thing you need to watch out for is rubbing under hard corners. If you have no rubbing, then you are good to go :icon_tup: |
Yea I was wrong to say easier fitment. I meant it allows lower offset wheels to tuck in more at stationary height.
265/35 star specs are pretty wide aka more like 275s I think. I'd say you are gonna have a little bit of trouble making that work, but it's possible. 245/40s and a roll are more what I'd go with. Tilt knows his stuff so it's gonna be close. |
The shoulder of the tire will sit pretty far out on an ET31 wheel; I'd personally recommend a 245 as well, simply because I don't buy into the whole 'more tire = better' argument, unless these happen to be for autocrossing. Think of it this way, the 265's will require 10mm more clearance than the 245's so why not play it safe(r) the first time around?
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I was hoping to get something wider than I could have run on the stock rims. Is 255/35 still pushing it? I plan on doing track days, so I want the widest i can put on but don't want issues when cornering hard.
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Originally Posted by map
(Post 3796596)
I was hoping to get something wider than I could have run on the stock rims. Is 255/35 still pushing it? I plan on doing track days, so I want the widest i can put on but don't want issues when cornering hard.
Long story short, you can run the 265's, but you will likely need to roll your fenders and *may* have to do a very slight pull. You may be able to get by with the 255/35's on stock fenders but it will still be close depending on exact ride height and alignment settings. I say go with the 255/35 but be prepared to possibly roll the fenders as your car will likely encounter some heavy compression under hard driving. Please take this advice with a grain of salt - it's been a while since I've really worked with the stock fenders so I may not be 100% on point. This sounds to be more or less correct though - this setup will look very good :icon_tup: |
I'm planning on rolling them, but I'm not going to do a pull. Thanks for the help!
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Guys I got brand new Re11's 245/40/18's on OEM rims and looking at getting the Enkie GTC01 but having trouble finding one with correct offset. Here's what I've come across at a respectable price:
18x8 +45 18x8 +40 18x8 +48 the + 48's may be difficult to get as they will not ship to Canada......so my next question is can I get away with the +45 or +40 with above mentioned rubber , don't want tires sticking out. Any input would be great......many thanks! |
Originally Posted by hirev8
(Post 3796652)
Guys I got brand new Re11's 245/40/18's on OEM rims and looking at getting the Enkie GTC01 but having trouble finding one with correct offset. Here's what I've come across at a respectable price:
18x8 +45 18x8 +40 18x8 +48 the + 48's may be difficult to get as they will not ship to Canada......so my next question is can I get away with the +45 or +40 with above mentioned rubber , don't want tires sticking out . Any input would be great......many thanks! Forgot to mention I am lowered on Tein s.............really leaning towards the +40..........ANYBODY!!! |
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