Will It Fit Thread
06-22-2014, 01:48 PM
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Yes, they will surely fit... Without rolling your fenders 
The lip will be tucked vertically to the fenders, you just cannot have that size with that offset on the front; otherwise, you sill rub on your fender liner and probably some of your suspension links when you fully turn the steering wheel. What size of tires would you put on those?
The lip will be tucked vertically to the fenders, you just cannot have that size with that offset on the front; otherwise, you sill rub on your fender liner and probably some of your suspension links when you fully turn the steering wheel. What size of tires would you put on those?Tire size im thinking 265/40R18 or 265/35r18
06-22-2014, 04:08 PM
The '35' profile will be too thin, I would go with the '40' and should give you about 3.7" of sidewall from the lip of the rim to the thickest part of the tire thread with a slight tire stretch. You won't have so much gap specially if your car is not lowered. You will be tucked and would not need to roll the rear fenders because of your +47 wheel offset; you can add a 10 mm spacer to get that flush look so your rim will line up vertically to your fenders.
06-22-2014, 06:13 PM
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The '35' profile will be too thin, I would go with the '40' and should give you about 3.7" of sidewall from the lip of the rim to the thickest part of the tire thread with a slight tire stretch. You won't have so much gap specially if your car is not lowered. You will be tucked and would not need to roll the rear fenders because of your +47 wheel offset; you can add a 10 mm spacer to get that flush look so your rim will line up vertically to your fenders.
06-24-2014, 04:16 PM
Looking for hopefully a quick response since I have a chance to purchase these.
18x9.5 +45 on 265/35's dropped on S-tech springs. Any issues?
18x9.5 +45 on 265/35's dropped on S-tech springs. Any issues?
06-24-2014, 05:14 PM
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06-26-2014, 01:06 PM
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Sorry if it was answered already, but there's 418 pages of this thread that I didn't feel like going through 
I'm looking at a set of Cosmis XT-005R in the 18x9 +25mm size and would like to put some 235/40/18 Nitto NT05s on the car.
Any help is much appreciated!
I'm looking at a set of Cosmis XT-005R in the 18x9 +25mm size and would like to put some 235/40/18 Nitto NT05s on the car.
Any help is much appreciated!
06-26-2014, 02:51 PM
06-27-2014, 03:39 AM
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Grrr... Dammit. I went and bought some 245/40/18's for my rear, but there's still a little bit of stretch! Crap. Oh well - the front tires are now the former rear ones - 235/40/18's, so I will just rotate the 245's to the front and put a new set of 265/35/18's on the rear. Anyone got some pics of this size tire on an RX8? Or hell, any car as long as it's an 18 x 9.5" rim? This sounds like a job for... Google images!
06-27-2014, 09:48 AM
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The rears will need to be rolled..I jut got the same exact set that's how I know
06-27-2014, 10:42 PM
Grrr... Dammit. I went and bought some 245/40/18's for my rear, but there's still a little bit of stretch! Crap. Oh well - the front tires are now the former rear ones - 235/40/18's, so I will just rotate the 245's to the front and put a new set of 265/35/18's on the rear. Anyone got some pics of this size tire on an RX8? Or hell, any car as long as it's an 18 x 9.5" rim? This sounds like a job for... Google images!
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06-29-2014, 03:21 AM
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Ideally, you want a square set up. That means same width front and rear. With 18x9.5 +45, most go with 275/35/18, with PLENTY of room to fit more without fender rolling. I am running 18x9.5 +45 RPF1's on 265's. It's more "sunk" than the pictures show. It was just taken off jackstands in the pics, so the ride height is a bit high with positive camber adding to it looking "flush-ish".
06-29-2014, 11:31 AM
06-30-2014, 05:01 AM
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They'll be the first ones I replace though, I guess.
06-30-2014, 02:26 PM
I installed my drop springs this weekend and a 245/40 tires(much easier to find in stock and cheaper to buy) will fit in my set up and look just fine. I can go 255/35 but any tires wider will rub on the fenders. My square set up: 18 x 9.5 +38
Last edited by Grace_Excel; 06-30-2014 at 02:29 PM. Reason: added pictures
07-01-2014, 04:03 AM
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Looks very slick, especially the rear view - what is your front/rear drop?
07-02-2014, 08:40 AM
But before I hit the rack, I took some pictures. I probably would have to park the car outside now that it sits so low...
255/35/18 up front
245/40/18 on the rear
Added bonus. To Dump or To Donk
Last edited by Grace_Excel; 07-22-2014 at 03:07 PM.
07-09-2014, 03:22 PM
07-09-2014, 10:41 PM
Too good? Or maybe because a 255/35/18 is a inch wider, and same height. If I went 255/40/18 it would be too tall and rub. I would have thought you of all people would of figured that out. I have 245/40/18s but I want a wider rear tire.
07-10-2014, 07:17 AM
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I'm going from a 245/40 to a 255/40 soon. It is the absolute closest size in height to the factory 225/45. And I'm dealing with this:
I feel they will make my car less blurry.
I feel they will make my car less blurry.
07-10-2014, 11:17 AM
10mm is an inch now? Lolololol
Same height as what? If you have a learning disability please say so. I don't want to laugh at you if you can't help it.
Same height as what? If you have a learning disability please say so. I don't want to laugh at you if you can't help it.