Will It Fit Thread
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Is anyone doing this on an 8?
Also, anyone have a side by side pic of what 8.5 vs 9.5 wide wheels look like on an 8?
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Those are different sizes and possibly offsets too. You can tell because the front lip is smaller than the rear lip.
That is still called Staggered and many people are doing it.
That is still called Staggered and many people are doing it.
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Ya, you are right, I ripped this pic off a 350z site. I was trying to find a pic where someone wasn't staggered, but just had different offsets in the front and rear, but as you mentioned this guy has both. Haha, closest I could get
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Haha, ya honestly it would totally be for looks only. Sadly, the 19"s I thinking of getting are heavier than stock, so I'm not looking for performance gains. You make a very good point about it being VERY difficult to rotate the tires with that setup, although with staggered it would be impossible.
One more question, are most people here running 8.5 width or 9-9.5?
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Sorry for all the questions, but I was wondering if someone could tell what setup this guy has not his 8? Is this staggered 8.5 in front 9.5 in back? Are the offsets different? Thanks again.
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^^^ that's pretty tough to say without knowing the car...
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^^ Have fun......![Wink](https://www.rx8club.com/images/smilies/wink.gif)
Why do people keep trying with 20's Offsets and wonder why they don't fit
They will rub on the back by about 3/4 of an inch....so if you want to destroy your wheel wells go for it
Otherwise read back through a few pages of the thread and find a bit better choices
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Why do people keep trying with 20's Offsets and wonder why they don't fit
They will rub on the back by about 3/4 of an inch....so if you want to destroy your wheel wells go for it
Otherwise read back through a few pages of the thread and find a bit better choices
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I have 18x8.5 +38 offset Work Emotions, and I am lowered on Tein S-techs.
I am wanting new tires...
245/40/18 or 265/35/18?
I do not run the car at the track, but I enjoy some spirited driving and would enjoy an aggressive looks.
What are the advantages / disadvantages of each selection? Will I rub with the 265s?
Thanks guys... the more opinions the better. I have spoken to members who have fit the 265s so I am looking for more qualitative opinions on what is a better selection.
I am wanting new tires...
245/40/18 or 265/35/18?
I do not run the car at the track, but I enjoy some spirited driving and would enjoy an aggressive looks.
What are the advantages / disadvantages of each selection? Will I rub with the 265s?
Thanks guys... the more opinions the better. I have spoken to members who have fit the 265s so I am looking for more qualitative opinions on what is a better selection.
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Currently they have 225/40/18.
I know, I know... they came with the car.
Ok, add 255/40 into the mix... I didn't mention it b/c of the lack of $150-170 tires on tirerack for that size.
Opinions on the three choices?
I know, I know... they came with the car.
Ok, add 255/40 into the mix... I didn't mention it b/c of the lack of $150-170 tires on tirerack for that size.
Opinions on the three choices?
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There is nothing wrong with 225/40. They are the same diameter as 265/35, so you will have a little lower gearing, your car will be closer to the ground, and you will have more wheelgap (all in regard to stock/same as what you have now). The 245/40 will be between 265/35 and stock in all those respects. The 255/40 will be same as stock.
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I have 18x8.5 +38 offset Work Emotions, and I am lowered on Tein S-techs.
I am wanting new tires...
245/40/18 or 265/35/18?
I do not run the car at the track, but I enjoy some spirited driving and would enjoy an aggressive looks.
What are the advantages / disadvantages of each selection? Will I rub with the 265s?
Thanks guys... the more opinions the better. I have spoken to members who have fit the 265s so I am looking for more qualitative opinions on what is a better selection.
I am wanting new tires...
245/40/18 or 265/35/18?
I do not run the car at the track, but I enjoy some spirited driving and would enjoy an aggressive looks.
What are the advantages / disadvantages of each selection? Will I rub with the 265s?
Thanks guys... the more opinions the better. I have spoken to members who have fit the 265s so I am looking for more qualitative opinions on what is a better selection.
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Good question. I'd be willing to go with a pretty thin sidewall, nothing that looks really dumb, like all you see is rim or anything. I'd appreciate any suggestions you might have, but trying to push the offset as much as is reasonable. Thanks.