lookitznite

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I'm looking for that aggressive stretchy tire look, I was wondering would I have any problem running 18x8.5 offsets 32 wrapped in 235/40 while being lowered w/ RRM springs? Thanks... btw if you think I should be using diff tires setup plz lemme know!

03chi-town0Z

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would be a good look, i think, but some fender rolling would probably be required in order to save your tires sidewalls/shoulders

lookitznite

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soo 18x8.5 offsets 32 wrapped in 235/40 with RRM springs would fit as long as I roll fenders?Sorry this is a noob question; never had rolled fenders berore; is there a specific amount i need to roll?

03chi-town0Z

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the 32 offset is whats gonna make it need the fender roll. otherwise, should fit once fenders are rolled. shouldnt need too awful much rolling, best bet is to take it to a pro before you install the wheels and just bring 1 mounted wheel/tire with you so they can mock fit it on each of the 4 hubs and determine how much rolling will actually be required for proper fitment.

lancer0220

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rolling in the rear for sure, front i doubt it.

lookitznite

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cant they just roll much as they can? would that be damaging?

lookitznite

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another question; they offer 32 offset and 42 offset...which is better?

brads09lancerGT

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235's on an 8.5" rim won't be stretched very much, if at all. If u want stretched, save some money and put the stock 215's on there or buy some 225's, but with quite a bit of stretch it will hamper performance with the more stretch there is and leave the lip of the rim exposed(with lots of stretch). Personally I don't like really stretched tires(little bits alright) and I would go with the 235's, they will fit better and be better for performance.

They can completely roll the lip on the fenders but then that leaves nothing to protect the edge of the fender from if it is hit by the wheel and could cause damage. The best thing to do is to get them to roll it as much as u need so there is still a lip to protect the fender.

+32 offset is an aggressive offset and will be flush or really close. +42 will be less aggressive and will be sucked in the wheel well a bit, a little less sucked in then our stock wheels. U can always get the +42 and later buy some 5mm or 10mm spacers if u find it's not aggressive enough.

08Lancer89

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I agree with everyone else they will fit with a little tlc the 32 offset is going to stick out more than stock. Fender rolling is a must to run these.

NFSLancerRA

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With a width of 8.5, the maximum offset that you can run without running into trouble seems to be 38. Even then, you need to run 225/45 tires to make it work. Your setup is going to require rolling the fenders by a few MM at least. If you aren't comfortable doing it yourself, I would recommend taking it to a shop. It shouldn't be more than $150 or so to do all 4. You really have to be careful, though, because you run the risk of cracking your paint.

08Lancer89

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Very true when you roll ur fenders u have to heat up ur paint with a heat gun if you get it too hot you could hurt the paint. I would let someone who knows what they are doing roll your fenders.

Chops

there's a sticky at the top of this thread with a huge list of wheel/tire sizes, and how they will fit on your stock/lowered car. That's where I got the specs for my 18x9 +38's that are on order now.

RA173

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+32 offset on an 8.5 wheel will stick out 33 mm farther than stock. Therefore you will have to roll your rear fenders even at stock height.
I run 19x8.5 +35 offset stock height and had to get my rear fenders rolled no issues in the front.
Now if you lower the car then you have to run some camber to help not rub

Ladogaboy

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Personally, I would recommend going with the +42. You should be able to run up to 235s and not need to roll your fenders. Won't be super flush, but close.

lookitznite

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arggggg maybe +32 sounds like a bad idea...I planned on taking it to a shop to let the pros do it. as far as paint if it cracks; i also have a friend who does all the painting on my car for free. My car use to be a RR now its WW. So the paint cracking isnt much of a concern; is it 100% i would have to mess with my camber for it not to rub?