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Old 12-31-2011, 09:42 AM
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Enkei PF01 18x9 +35 245/40R18 OEM suspemsion
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Will it fit?

Wheels
Front:18x9.5 Offset:+22
Rear:18x10.5 Offset:+22

Tires
Front:225/35/18
Rear:255/35/18

Suspension: Tanabe gf210
Please don't bash too hard, I'm a chick...and want the dopest ride
Old 01-08-2012, 09:25 PM
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I feel like this may be a little overkill on tire homework but I found a good deal on a set of tires but im not sure if they are going to fit with my current set up. They are 275/35/18 and would be going on a 18x9 +29. Im currently on Koni yellows with Tien S-tech springs.

I'm all for fender rolling but i just want to make sure i'll have enough room even after rolling the fenders. If you have an opinion on how much rolling would be necessary i would appreciate that feedback as well.

Let me know what you think. Thanks!

Tire specs:


My front clearance:


I promise there is actually tread still left on these tires. This is just a flopped camber worn tire


My rear clearance:




Pics of 275/35/18 with similar specs on an 18x9 for reference:


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Gonna require at the very very least for the rear bumper tab to be removed along with the roll.
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Ask topgear8 as he has 9+25 with wide tires if I remember correctly.
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ah yes, topgear8, that jerk who has the better looking version of my wheels ...

18x9 +25 with 265's.

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Old 01-08-2012, 10:21 PM
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18x8 +25

225/45/18

dropped 2 inches all around


Will fenders need to be rolled ??
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Ok so this is my first post to these forums and I have a couple questions regarding fitment..

I am all stock right now, and am looking at XXR 527's in 18x8.75 +20 or +35

I am trying to get further out from under the fender cause obviously stock in pretty deep in there.

If I am looking for flush or even the smallest bit of poke which offset would you guys recommend?
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19x9

I want to go 19x9 all around
Offset: +45mm
Backspacing: 6.81"
Bolt Pattern: 5-114

will performance be affected with this wheel? what work is needed to fit them if any?
Old 01-12-2012, 08:47 AM
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Originally Posted by Grammy
Ok so this is my first post to these forums and I have a couple questions regarding fitment..

I am all stock right now, and am looking at XXR 527's in 18x8.75 +20 or +35

I am trying to get further out from under the fender cause obviously stock in pretty deep in there.

If I am looking for flush or even the smallest bit of poke which offset would you guys recommend?
For flush/poke, go with the 18x8.75 +20. They shouldn't require too much work to fit.

I personally would go with the more aggressive 18x9.75 +20 but it would require some more effort to fit and/or stretched tires.

Also, you wont be "flush" unless you lower your car. this setup will look odd if you are at stock height.
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Still looking for a Rx-8, but I am trying to get as much information as possible. So I am just wondering if Mazda 3 gt wheels will fit. Looking for winter rims.

Mazda 3 GT wheels
17-inch:
Width - 6.5 inches
Offset - 52.5mm
Tire size - P205/50R17 V-rated
Old 01-15-2012, 08:51 PM
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5Zigen ZR+
Size
17X9 5-114.3 27 off set
Diameter
17″
Width
9″

with 255/40-17s

on tein basics with minimum drop all around 1.2"front and .8 in rear
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Ok, so i'm sure its been posted already, but i cant seem to find it amongst the 313 pages.

Work Emotion 11R in 18x9.5 +30 with 265/35 tires

lowered on eibach springs and bilstein B8 shocks

????????????????????
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2011 RX8 R3, stock suspension
Enkei PF01 18 x 9, 45 offset

245/40/r18
or
255/40/r18 ?

The car is for spirited 2 hour weekday loops, street/hwy only. Looks are not important in this decision, only fit and improved driveability.

The 255/40/18 is the best match to the stock wheel diameter of 26.1", which is a plus for me as far as preserving the factory ride with this wheel/tire change.

245/40 seems to be a very popular setup, I'm wondering if people avoid 255/40 for a reason.

great little tool...
http://rimsntires.com/specs.jsp


thanks.

Last edited by djspl; 01-18-2012 at 03:53 PM. Reason: fixed typo, 255/40/18 is the size I'm looking at
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Originally Posted by ReV2ReD
Ok, so i'm sure its been posted already, but i cant seem to find it amongst the 313 pages.

Work Emotion 11R in 18x9.5 +30 with 265/35 tires

lowered on eibach springs and bilstein B8 shocks

????????????????????

In for answer.....
Old 01-18-2012, 01:50 AM
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just realised my front tire are worning much more than the rest, would like to change a set of new tires but afriad of rubbing the rear with oversize....

would a 235/40/18 works fine with default suspension without rubbing???
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Originally Posted by Rotary-RX8
18x8 +25

225/45/18

dropped 2 inches all around


Will fenders need to be rolled ??
No, but don't be a pansy.

Originally Posted by Grammy
Ok so this is my first post to these forums and I have a couple questions regarding fitment..

I am all stock right now, and am looking at XXR 527's in 18x8.75 +20 or +35

I am trying to get further out from under the fender cause obviously stock in pretty deep in there.

If I am looking for flush or even the smallest bit of poke which offset would you guys recommend?
Poke is bad mmmkay? Lower the car first and don't get xxr.

Originally Posted by JKianK
I want to go 19x9 all around
Offset: +45mm
Backspacing: 6.81"
Bolt Pattern: 5-114

will performance be affected with this wheel? what work is needed to fit them if any?
No tires = a problem

Originally Posted by thermal1
For flush/poke, go with the 18x8.75 +20. They shouldn't require too much work to fit.

I personally would go with the more aggressive 18x9.75 +20 but it would require some more effort to fit and/or stretched tires.

Also, you wont be "flush" unless you lower your car. this setup will look odd if you are at stock height.
9.75 +20 will be poke on just about any height rx8 (stock fenders) probably. Who wants poke? Not me

Originally Posted by confuzdbycloudz
Still looking for a Rx-8, but I am trying to get as much information as possible. So I am just wondering if Mazda 3 gt wheels will fit. Looking for winter rims.

Mazda 3 GT wheels
17-inch:
Width - 6.5 inches
Offset - 52.5mm
Tire size - P205/50R17 V-rated
I don't know snow stuff. I'd imagine it would work.

Originally Posted by JohnnyMayhem
5Zigen ZR+
Size
17X9 5-114.3 27 off set
Diameter
17″
Width
9″

with 255/40-17s

on tein basics with minimum drop all around 1.2"front and .8 in rear
That's the minimum drop of the Tein basics? It will sit outside the fender by a little bit probably and the tires are shorter than stock, so it will be more wheel gap. Won't look good, but since you are looking at 5zigen I think you expected that anyway.

Originally Posted by ReV2ReD
Ok, so i'm sure its been posted already, but i cant seem to find it amongst the 313 pages.

Work Emotion 11R in 18x9.5 +30 with 265/35 tires

lowered on eibach springs and bilstein B8 shocks

????????????????????
Has the possibility of being awesome but requires permanent modifications to the car.

Originally Posted by djspl
2011 RX8 R3, stock suspension
Enkei PF01 18 x 9, 45 offset

245/40/r18
or
255/40/r18 ?

The car is for spirited 2 hour weekday loops, street/hwy only. Looks are not important in this decision, only fit and improved driveability.

The 255/50/18 is the best match to the stock wheel diameter of 26.1", which is a plus for me as far as preserving the factory ride with this wheel/tire change.

245/40 seems to be a very popular setup, I'm wondering if people avoid 255/40 for a reason.

great little tool...
http://rimsntires.com/specs.jsp


thanks.
255/40 is usually a tiny bit taller than stock and can cause interference with the inside of the front fender when coupled with lower offset wheels + lowered suspension.

If you plan on staying stock height forever, it should work out fine for you. If you can tell the difference in ride quality from .2" of sidewall though, you are a special person.

Originally Posted by haruri
just realised my front tire are worning much more than the rest, would like to change a set of new tires but afriad of rubbing the rear with oversize....

would a 235/40/18 works fine with default suspension without rubbing???
I know nothing about your car. Don't change the tires in pairs. Get a whole new set.
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Not too knowledgeable on wheels and fitment, but I was looking at:

Edit: I read somewhere that those sizes are pretty extreme, so if i'm right, how about

F: 17x9 +35
R: 17x10 +35

(And recommended tire size)

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Originally Posted by J8635621
No, but don't be a pansy.



Poke is bad mmmkay? Lower the car first and don't get xxr.



No tires = a problem



9.75 +20 will be poke on just about any height rx8 (stock fenders) probably. Who wants poke? Not me



I don't know snow stuff. I'd imagine it would work.



That's the minimum drop of the Tein basics? It will sit outside the fender by a little bit probably and the tires are shorter than stock, so it will be more wheel gap. Won't look good, but since you are looking at 5zigen I think you expected that anyway.



Has the possibility of being awesome but requires permanent modifications to the car.



255/40 is usually a tiny bit taller than stock and can cause interference with the inside of the front fender when coupled with lower offset wheels + lowered suspension.

If you plan on staying stock height forever, it should work out fine for you. If you can tell the difference in ride quality from .2" of sidewall though, you are a special person.



I know nothing about your car. Don't change the tires in pairs. Get a whole new set.
Can you define permanent modifications? Fender roll and tabs removed? Or would it need a fender pull?
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Quote:

Originally Posted by JKianK
I want to go 19x9 all around
Offset: +45mm
Backspacing: 6.81"
Bolt Pattern: 5-114
will performance be affected with this wheel? what work is needed to fit them if any?

No tires = a problem




could you recommend tires that would work for that i was thinking 255/35/19 for the front but i dont know what to do for the front
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Suspension?
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will it fit:

All Around: 18x10.5 +15 offset

stock suspension, stock height
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ill take that as a no. but thanks for the insight, it was very helpful.


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