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LunchboxCritter 01-12-2011 09:45 PM

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,

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.


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