YetiEVO

I'm looking to get a set of Gram Lights Optimise in 18X8.5 +33mm and run 245/40R18
on them. I have an Evo 8 and the suspension and brakes are stock. I've already searched and plowed through several of the exhaustive threads on wheel fit and tire size - everything I can tell leads me to believe this size will work w/o rubbing and no fender-rollling. Unfortunately, no one is running this exact combination. Closest I could find was Trinydex with Gram Lights 57S in 18x8.5 +30 with 245/40R18. I'm wagering that if his fit, then the 3mm difference is tiny and my combo should also fit.

Anything I'm missing that would make this a bad fit? Would 255/35R18 be better? (Not sure which is worse, the larger OD of the 245/40R18 or the wider 255/35. I know the 255 has about the ideal OD.)

Wheels & tires are a lot of $$$ for me to spend - wanna get it right! Your opinions?

YetiEVO

Been doing more research -

Is 17x8.5 +30mm with a 255/40R17 a better way to go?

I'm looking to get more contact patch and avoid rubbing. I got onto the idea of 18's because I found a deal on the rims, and they'd look cool. Not the best setup for the track tho...

Again, the car has stock suspension and brakes.

Buehler? Buehler?

Murf

iTrader: (2)

contact ROBI on this board..or search robispec you will find him..pm him or call him about his Enkei NT-03+M set-up. and yes a 17 is a better way to go. with some work I believe he has a 17x9 that will fit with no rolling.

YetiEVO

For the lurkers out there:

I went with the 17X8.5 +30mm with 255/40R17 Dunlop Direzza Z1's. Now I have to wait weeks for them. Tires are on back order. When I got 'em, I'll post em up.