Just ordered some wheels, and would like to clarify tire size before ordering.

LunchboxCritter · 01-12-2011, 09:45 PM

I ordered a set of wheels.

Front 18x8 +38
Rear 18x9 +38

My car has tokico blues and eibach springs (1" drop).

My question is will 225/40/18 (front), and 245/40/18 (rear) work without fender rolling, crazy camber, and still clear my springs?

I would like to get as much tire as I can without tons of modification.

I'm sorry for asking as I know wheel fitment has been covered and covered, I am still working on the 200+ post thread on the Evil Forum.

Thanks,

RETed · 01-13-2011, 12:06 AM

Fronts are not going to fit.
You need like a 1/4" spacer up front to clear the inside (suspension).

-Ted

LunchboxCritter · 01-13-2011, 12:28 AM

Is a 215/40/18 a better choice, or a 5mm spacer?

RETed · 01-13-2011, 01:48 AM

Narrower tires are not going to work.
The rim lip is going to hit the bottom spring perch of the shock.
~6mm = ~1/4", so the 5mm spacer should work.

-Ted

LunchboxCritter · 01-13-2011, 02:03 AM

Okay thank you. I'll order some spacers as well.

LunchboxCritter · 01-13-2011, 12:16 PM

One more question. Would a 255/35/18 tire fit better in the rear? 18x9 +38mm

The 245/40/18 tires are a little easier on the wallet, but I'm willing to pay the difference if the tires will fit more flush with the lip of the wheel and still clear.

01-12-2011, 09:45 PM	#1
LunchboxCritter Simply Rotarded Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Florida iTrader: (0) Posts: 166 Rep Power: 16	Just ordered some wheels, and would like to clarify tire size before ordering. I ordered a set of wheels. Front 18x8 +38 Rear 18x9 +38 My car has tokico blues and eibach springs (1" drop). My question is will 225/40/18 (front), and 245/40/18 (rear) work without fender rolling, crazy camber, and still clear my springs? I would like to get as much tire as I can without tons of modification. I'm sorry for asking as I know wheel fitment has been covered and covered, I am still working on the 200+ post thread on the Evil Forum. Thanks, __________________ LunchboxCritter - 91 NA to J-Spec TII - 88 FC Vert - 04 Rx8 Disclaimer: I am not a mechanic, and I did not sleep at a Holiday Inn. DO NOT TRY THIS AT HOME!!!

01-13-2011, 12:28 AM	#3
LunchboxCritter Simply Rotarded Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Florida iTrader: (0) Posts: 166 Rep Power: 16	Is a 215/40/18 a better choice, or a 5mm spacer? __________________ LunchboxCritter - 91 NA to J-Spec TII - 88 FC Vert - 04 Rx8 Disclaimer: I am not a mechanic, and I did not sleep at a Holiday Inn. DO NOT TRY THIS AT HOME!!!

01-13-2011, 02:03 AM	#5
LunchboxCritter Simply Rotarded Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Florida iTrader: (0) Posts: 166 Rep Power: 16	Okay thank you. I'll order some spacers as well. __________________ LunchboxCritter - 91 NA to J-Spec TII - 88 FC Vert - 04 Rx8 Disclaimer: I am not a mechanic, and I did not sleep at a Holiday Inn. DO NOT TRY THIS AT HOME!!!

01-13-2011, 12:16 PM	#6
LunchboxCritter Simply Rotarded Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Florida iTrader: (0) Posts: 166 Rep Power: 16	One more question. Would a 255/35/18 tire fit better in the rear? 18x9 +38mm The 245/40/18 tires are a little easier on the wallet, but I'm willing to pay the difference if the tires will fit more flush with the lip of the wheel and still clear. __________________ LunchboxCritter - 91 NA to J-Spec TII - 88 FC Vert - 04 Rx8 Disclaimer: I am not a mechanic, and I did not sleep at a Holiday Inn. DO NOT TRY THIS AT HOME!!!

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