18x9.5 is very wide for the front.
You want 45 off-set not any thing lower. If you can get 48 off-set... even better.

Stick with the 18" you will be happier.

My wheel setup, is it ok? More aggresive?
 

Totally agreed, that's why I'm asking all this noob questions.

I'm in the same boat. I have my eye on 19":

Volk Racing
RE30 (8" +40, +44; 8.5" +43; 9" +40; 9.5" +45)
G2(8.5" +35, +43; 9.5" +35, +42, +45), my pick at the moment
TE37(8.5" +35, +43; 9.5" +35, +43, +45)

Yokohama
Connoisseur No.51 (8.5" +38, +44; 9.5" +40)

I have narrow down my tire size to 255/35/19(closest OEM match) all around based on tire size calculator.

My plan is:
1. F 19x8.5 +35
R 19x9.5 +42

2. 19x9.5 +42 all around

3. 19x8.5 +35 all around

As I posted before, my car has MS full bodykit, will be lowered about 1" with Tein Flex line coilover.

End result that I am trying to get is
1. as aggresive as possible without rolling fender
2. won't crack fender(F/R) when going over unavoidable potholes (I have seen setup that nice and flush but fender got damaged by potholes)
3. clear BBK (Brembo or Endless)

So if I listen to you guys, my best bet would be with 18x9.5 +47.
The tires that would fit best would be 255/40-18 then.

With the +47 offset is there any chance that I would rub the strut housing with the interior of the wheel, especially on the front.
I'd like to know if someone tried that. I need to make sure before I order these expensive wheels and then realize that this setup is impossible.

You can run lower offsets than that. 10.5 +43 fits all around 9.5 +45ish is half an inch more clearance to strut and to fender lip.

9.5 is great, 255 will be great, 34 is the best size from the list.

+1 for some reason people here like their wheels to look like stock wheels.

45 is too high

You can go a lot more aggressive than the setup you posted.


255/40 would be great all around.

There is no point running such a high offset if you are not going to run that much tire, 30 or below would be better if you are willing to roll. 30-40 would be great without a roll.

Thanks, I think that I will try to find something to simulate the effects of the wheel before I invest 4000$ on a set of wheels.
http://www.streetortrack.com/Wheelri...-pr-23561.html

I just realized that there is no Potenza RE-11 that comes in the 255/40/18, this is sad :icon_no2:

I would wait a while, I'm sure they are gonna release RE-11'R soon

19x8 Momo V-10s (19X8 5-114.3 38SMF)
Nitto Tires (245/35ZR-19 XL 93W B)

The site said they'd fit, but confirmation would be great. Thanks!

It will.

1. Is 19"x9.5 a little bit wide for the front? Will the steering wheel feel heavier and affect cornering or turn in?

2. Is 255/35/19 suitable for the 19x8.5 front and 19x9.5 rear?

1. what is the offset?

2. Yes

How about this setup?
F:19x8.5 +35 (255/35)
R:19x9.5 +42 or +35 (255/35)

Unfortunately, it doens't come with +40.

Ya, I realize that it won't be flush at all, I just wanna get it as close as possible without rolling when the car is loaded and lowered as well. And there won't be any noticeable wheel/tire height difference for both front and back.

Oops
1. 19x9.5 +42 or +45 or +35 OR 19x8.5 +35 or +43, these are my choices

2. Is there gonna be noticeable wheel+tire height difference?

They will fit fine. You can run up to 275 on the 9.5" and 255 on the 8.5". I would recommend 255 all around.

2) No clue what you talking about, 19's will be an " bigger.

^:lol: "I think it might rub"

lol - my bad, didn't know you were serious.

Yes it will rub. you may also have to pull the inside too. It'll take some work with cambering and the correct tires as well.

What were you lowered on again?

:suspect:

i see what you did there...

lol

I have this same staggered set up, with the JIC Adjustable Camber & Toe Kit
on my GFG 3 piece wheels, ( not the ones in my signature ) I gotta admit the handling is nothing compared to stock nor any 18"s. Each rim wt is 25 lbs. My advise go for it...

F:19x8.5 +35 (255/35)
R:19x9.5 +42 or +35 (255/35)

It's just my opinion...

What offset do you have? Did you roll your fender?

Wheelmania Monaco (19x8,5 and 19x10) ET35
 

Hi

I`m planning on getting some new wheels for my 8. There are almost none 8s here in Norway, so therefor I ask you guys. I`ve been looking at Wheelmania Monaco in 19".

Front: 19x8,5 (offset 30 or 35)
Rear: 19x10 (offset 35)

Picture of the wheel
http://bilprodukter.no/html-sider/ki...-kingsize.html

I`m planing on 235 for the front and 275 for the rear. Will this fit with the 35 offset? One important thing is that I`ve already rolled my fenders.

Picture of my car with OEM wheels. It`s not easy to see, but if you look closely you can see that I have rolled the fenders. They stick a litte more out than original.
http://pf-racing.no/download/file.php?id=159&mode=view

Get 245 or 255 for the front either offset, but I think the rear will give you problems.

What kind of problems. Will it stick out?

Will lower offset make the wheel stick out more?
In other words, will 19x10 ET45 stick out less than 19x10 ET35?

Yes 19x10+45 would be better.

Ok, I posted this in the other thread, and now i realize this is where I should ask. I have the Black Chrome Stock 18's and want to go with the staggered look. I have 225-45-18 kumho spt's on the front. What size for the rear do I need? I want to go the widest I can go on the back without changing the wheel?