Will It Fit Thread
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Looking at the Weds sport SA55m in Matte Grey Machining 18 x 9.0 +36!!!
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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](https://www.rx8club.com/images/smilies/lol.gif)
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.
1) Will a 17x7 +50 mm wheel fit? Yes I know it's lame and tucked - don't ask why!
![Lol](https://www.rx8club.com/images/smilies/lol.gif)
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
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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/products/wedssport/sa55m_mgm.jpg)
http://www.weds.co.jp/products/wedssport/sa55m.html
![](http://www.weds.co.jp/images/products/wedssport/sa55m_mgm.jpg)
A VENDOR HAS A THREAD WITH THIS EXACT FREAKING SETUP. Thanks for trying. Appreciate it.
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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.
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.
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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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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
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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.
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.
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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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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
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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!
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!
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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!
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!!!