I believe I can goto a 7.5" wide wheel. Can I goto 18x8's or even 8.5?


2009 Lancer Ralliart

Tire Size (front): P215/45R18 89W
Tire Size (rear): P215/45R18 89W
Tire Brand: Yokohama
Tire Model: Advan A10
Tire Type: Summer
Wheel Size: 18 by 7.0 inches front and rear
Wheel Material (front/rear): Cast aluminum alloy

"http://www.edmunds.com/insideline/do/Drives/FullTests/articleId=127586/pageId=141244"

2008 Evo X

Tire Size (front): 245/40R18
Tire Size (rear): 245/40R18
Tire Brand: Yokohama
Tire Model: Advan A13c
Tire Type: Performance
Wheel Size: 18 x 9.0
Wheel Material (front/rear): Alloy

 

If you roll you can do it

 

hear that Robispec's R/A went with 17x8.5.
So far that is the only size that has been tested out on the tracks.
i am interested in the 18x8-8.5.

 

pretty sure 18x8.5 will do

 

I would do 18x8

 

I really wanted to go to 17x8 or 18x8 wheels, but I chickened out and went with 17x7.5 and 215/50R17 snow tires (haven't swapped them yet, but can't see how there could possibly be any issue with something so ridiculously close to stock size). Figure I can always go with 225/50R17 snow tires in two years when I'm absolutely sure they'll fit. Also, once I know what fits without rolling or other mods, maybe I can safely go for some 19x8 wheels with (hopefully) some 235/35R19's for summer.

Note that it's the tire width that's most likely to cause fit problems -- 215 tires are nominally just under 8.5" wide overall, so you'd have to pick a wheel with a terrible offset for 7.5" or 8" wheels to cause problems with 215's. Of course, 215's on an 8" wheel is both pushing it and a terrible waste of an 8" wheel.

 

man i really want these rims at 18.8
so is it a go? or shud i go with 7.5's?

 

There's a lot more to wheel fit than just the width and diameter -- an 18x8 made for a truck would presumably never fit a Lancer -- there's the bolt pattern, bore diameter, and offset as well. On top of that, some wheels can interfere with brakes (i.e. not fit) because the backside of the rim is too small/bulky/whatever.

You probably know all that (in which case sorry for stating the obvious), but on the off chance you don't, then visit www.tirerack.com, or www.1010tires.com (or any other one of the wheel & tire websites), read up on wheel & tire fit, and make sure the wheels you want actually fit a Lancer (I believe the 2008 & 2009 fits for the non-Evo Lancers, including the Ralliart, are the same or similar enough that it doesn't matter, especially for 18" wheels).

 

how much do the stock RA rims weigh?

 

because you guys running on the "automatic " tranny/ i know its not , but this case you should think it is/

I would stay very close to the stock wheel weight, if it's possible going lighter.

If you buy rims buy it right, pay attention on the weight. It is more important then most people think it is.
Also lower off set can make the rims looking more aggressive. So you might find the Advan RS more aggressive with less wider profile but lower off set then a same one with wider profile but higher off set. Or they would look a same also. But the narrower will be lighter and looking at least a same.

 

What is the stock rims offset and bolt pattern?

Yep, I want to get lightweight wheels for better performance.