Über855R Posted July 11, 2006 Report Share Posted July 11, 2006 Thinking about getting some wheels and wondering the exact size/offset for ideal setup with 18's. So far I am thinking something around 18x8 I think offset should be between 34 and 42 but I would like some opinions on 18x7.5 and different offset and spacer options with either size. Right now I am running 225-40-18 and get some bad rubs on my 18x8 wheels. I know this has been talked about over and over and I have read plenty believe me. Just saying ideal setup for minimal rubs and maximum tire area. Opionions please I am thinking about getting some expensive wheels and only want to do it once. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the underlørd Posted July 11, 2006 Report Share Posted July 11, 2006 i wish mine were 7.5..would make tuckin' rim easier.. :ph34r: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Über855R Posted July 11, 2006 Author Report Share Posted July 11, 2006 i wish mine were 7.5..would make tuckin' rim easier.. Okay one vote for 7.5 width, what tires with that sir? When I get coilovers the rims will be tucked Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yellow95 Posted July 11, 2006 Report Share Posted July 11, 2006 I know nobody gives a shizit, but I am running 18x7.5 with a 43mm offset. They are just right up front, but sat too far in on the rear for my likeing. I installed 15mm spacers in the rear and they look perfect. I am running 215/40-18's but I wish they were a tad wider. I have absolutely no rubbing issues of any kind accept when I pass out and wake up to zuluking rubbing my crotch asking me to take him for a ride in my mustang. That kinda kreeps me out.Gary Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the underlørd Posted July 11, 2006 Report Share Posted July 11, 2006 Okay one vote for 7.5 width, what tires with that sir? When I get coilovers the rims will be tucked yeah, currently i have 8" with 235s.. tukin rim up front is the problem.i would put 215's on a 7.5" rim.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Über855R Posted July 11, 2006 Author Report Share Posted July 11, 2006 I know nobody gives a shizit, but I am running 18x7.5 with a 43mm offset. They are just right up front, but sat too far in on the rear for my likeing. I installed 15mm spacers in the rear and they look perfect. I am running 215/40-18's but I wish they were a tad wider. I have absolutely no rubbing issues of any kind accept when I pass out and wake up to zuluking rubbing my crotch asking me to take him for a ride in my mustang. That kinda kreeps me out.GaryExcept for the last part that is the exact kind of info I am looking for. Sounds like a good setup. No rubbing at all? Do you think you could go 225 on the tires and still avoid rubs? Whats your suspension setup? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yellow95 Posted July 11, 2006 Report Share Posted July 11, 2006 Totally stock suspension. The 225 would easily fit in the back, but the front would probably slightly rub on the lip under heavy load. Could be done, but I didnt want the hassle. May go a tad wider on the rear next time (purely for asthetics).Gary Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Über855R Posted July 11, 2006 Author Report Share Posted July 11, 2006 Totally stock suspension. The 225 would easily fit in the back, but the front would probably slightly rub on the lip under heavy load. Could be done, but I didnt want the hassle. May go a tad wider on the rear next time (purely for asthetics).GaryI think wider in the rear is bad for handleing on fwd. But if you like the looks and dont care then it might look cool. Stock suspension doesn't tell me much about your setup. Can anybody confirm no rubs on a lowered car with that size and setup? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the underlørd Posted July 11, 2006 Report Share Posted July 11, 2006 I think wider in the rear is bad for handleing on fwd. But if you like the looks and dont care then it might look cool. Stock suspension doesn't tell me much about your setup. Can anybody confirm no rubs on a lowered car with that size and setup? Ben, if you get KW's... you cna pretty much eliminate all rear rubbing..my shit rubbed like MAD in the rear with springs, but with the KW's.. rear rubbing is a thing of the past. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaughtLikeFire Posted July 11, 2006 Report Share Posted July 11, 2006 I think wider in the rear is bad for handleing on fwdyepon a FWD car, wide rear + narrow front = more understeerand God knows Volvos don't need any more of that Thicker front swaybars and heavier front springs will have the same effect. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Über855R Posted July 11, 2006 Author Report Share Posted July 11, 2006 Ben, if you get KW's... you cna pretty much eliminate all rear rubbing..my stuff rubbed like MAD in the rear with springs, but with the KW's.. rear rubbing is a thing of the past.I don't really get rubs in the back. The front on the other hand. I really want to minimize rubs so 7.5 is the way to go, what is the ideal offset? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maiku Posted July 11, 2006 Report Share Posted July 11, 2006 i find that the 70series fit the 225 width better than the 850runnin 225/40/18, no problemsthey actually fit better than my 225/45/17's, which is strange Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swedish Mike Posted July 11, 2006 Report Share Posted July 11, 2006 I found my dream tires for Nebula/Peg, Toyo 235/30-18. I´ll buy them next time. /Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the underlørd Posted July 11, 2006 Report Share Posted July 11, 2006 I found my dream tires for Nebula/Peg, Toyo 235/30-18. I´ll buy them next time. /Mike they make those in 19 mikey? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swedish Mike Posted July 11, 2006 Report Share Posted July 11, 2006 they make those in 19 mikey?Don´t know, wait. /Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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