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Depending on how the +35 looks, i would do the 18x9.5 +35 w/the 265 tire. I like the aggressive fit-ups
From Weds sizing chart it says both sizes share the same face design. So these shouldn't be much of a difference, the 9.5s are only $20 more for the set and are in stock, where i would have to wait about a month for the 18x9 +32s. So it looks like that's probably gonna be size i go with. I just wish i could confirm fitment with no rubbing on the inside, unless maybe it's just lock to lock and i shouldn't really notice that. Pretty sure the should clear the calipers...
17pstockcar
Basically Im wanting to run a 265 35 18 prob a nitto nt05 as we dont have many options at the bottom of the world new zealand.
Im finding it hard to find a wheel that will work and not need spaces on the front. Have a good body shop to do some work on the guards but i drive it hard and want function over looks.
Thank you for any and all advice few brands we can get are
volk racing
enki
weldsports
Thank you
shane
Hi Shane. Im not the best at calling out specific wheels that dont require spacers as there is no simple way to determine what wheels need spacers vs those that dont. The info we have compiled has been done through the experience of others as to what works best
My own view is this: There are some Volks / Advan / Weds / 5Ziggen that have enough spoke arch to clear the Brembos. Here are some of our Official threads that you should comb through. Enkies, as much as a like them, almost all require a front spacer
Once you settle on a wheel I can certainly give you an opinion on what it will take to fit-up. Great to hear that youre a function guy as my opinions are for full clearance w/zero rub
Since your tire interest is 265/35/18, i would recommend that the wheel spec be in this range: 18x9.5 +30 to +35. (btw, use to run the NT05 275/40/17)
Joe
Last edited by MinusPrevious; Dec 31, 2018 at 06:19 AM.
Hi Shane. Im not the best at calling out specific wheels that dont require spacers as there is no simple way to determine what wheels need spacers vs those that dont. The info we have compiled has been done through the experience of others as to what works best
My own view is this: There are some Volks / Advan / Weds / 5Ziggen that have enough spoke arch to clear the Brembos. Here are some of our Official threads that you should comb through. Enkies, as much as a like them, almost all require a front spacer
Once you settle on a wheel I can certainly give you an opinion on what it will take to fit-up. Great to hear that youre a function guy as my opinions are for full clearance w/zero rub
Since your tire interest is 265/35/18, i would recommend that the wheel spec be in this range: 18x9.5 +30 to +35. (btw, use to run the NT05 275/40/17)
Joe
Looks like in the TE37 thread the most common size is 18x9.5 +22, shouldn't that be hard to fit? I still can't decide what offset i want to go with! haha I think i am gonna go with 9.5 over the 9". but my only options are +35 or +25, unless I drop back down to a 17"...
Looks like in the TE37 thread the most common size is 18x9.5 +22, shouldn't that be hard to fit? I still can't decide what offset i want to go with! haha I think i am gonna go with 9.5 over the 9". but my only options are +35 or +25, unless I drop back down to a 17"...
Yep, for sure that +22 Volk is very common w/the Stance group but not too common w/the function group. Yes, the +22 can fit but will need the full compliment of rear fender work that some are not comfortable with
Keep searching & let me know which wheel(s) youve narrowed it down to & will do the layout for ya
Hi Shane. Im not the best at calling out specific wheels that dont require spacers as there is no simple way to determine what wheels need spacers vs those that dont. The info we have compiled has been done through the experience of others as to what works best
My own view is this: There are some Volks / Advan / Weds / 5Ziggen that have enough spoke arch to clear the Brembos. Here are some of our Official threads that you should comb through. Enkies, as much as a like them, almost all require a front spacer
Once you settle on a wheel I can certainly give you an opinion on what it will take to fit-up. Great to hear that youre a function guy as my opinions are for full clearance w/zero rub
Since your tire interest is 265/35/18, i would recommend that the wheel spec be in this range: 18x9.5 +30 to +35. (btw, use to run the NT05 275/40/17)
Cheers for the help guys Thinking once my next lot of parts come in ill go for these. Looks like a nice compromise and still look great and no poxy spacers. I dont run my car low so might get away with a +22 but would rather step up tire size if i have xtra room. Cheers for all info above Happy new year Shane
I run the same exact size wheel spec except in 17". I run a very wide 265/40 Federal EvO595 tire. The +30 is pretty aggressive so expect the following:
Rear 3/4 roll
Rear bumper bolt relocation needed
-1.8° to -2.0° rear camber needed
Sight rear fender pull
or you can try:
Full tight rear roll (no rear pull)
Rear bumper bolt relocation needed
-1.8° to -2.0° rear camber needed
We are trying to achieve this as noted in the pic (no rub)
I know I'm making the same post again, but now I'm crossing off +30 and +35 offset wheels. I'm giving up on 10.5 NT03s, I don't think I want to destroy my fenders to that extent. I also just don't like the looks of the PF01s so that's out.
I got R/T Ernie's rear trailing arms, rear fenders are rolled and slightly pulled. The car sits on 265/35/18s on 18x9.5 +45 RPF1s just fine. (+40 w/ 5mm spacer rear, 20mm spacer front) but I'm bored with the wheels and I'm also an idiot.
Thinking of getting CE28SLs or TE37SLs in 18x10 +40, and running 285/30/18. These are twice the price of RPF1s but at least they aren't three times the price like CCWs are. Seems like these should work.
Alternatively, what if I save a bunch of money and go with 17x10 +38 RPF1s and run 275/40s? 17s look way better than 18s for some reason, but are there any good tire choices in the 200 treadwear range? I'm not seeing much. This is a SoCal daily driver, RS3s and ZII Star Specs last me about 2 years which is fine. I don't think I want 300+ treadwear tires, and 100 would just be crazy.
I'm not even sure if I have a question or if I'm using this thread for therapy.
Always happy to have you back in the fitment thread
Do you know of anyone who has run that +40 & +38 spec?
The only way i see 18x10 +40 / 17x10 +38 fitting is w/the Dallas rear arms. No way to get those high offset wheels to fit w/out severe control arm rub on stock arms.
Thats the reason the go-to offset is approx +30 for these 10"rs
Always happy to have you back in the fitment thread
Do you know of anyone who has run that +40 & +38 spec?
The only way i see 18x10 +40 / 17x10 +38 fitting is w/the Dallas rear arms. No way to get those high offset wheels to fit w/out severe control arm rub on stock arms.
Thats the reason the go-to offset is approx +30 for these 10"rs
Oh yeah I'd like not to think about the Dallas arms too much, because I JUST finally got the R/T Ernie ones put on. Between the rear trailing arms and the slightly messed up fenders I'm now obligated to get wider tires. My Star Specs are very entertaining right now, but I don't think this is sustainable for long. https://imgur.com/fPJQiTg
Oh, didnt know you had R/T's arms. No wonder why youve been looking at those higher offsets
Hey, is that you in the short Vid?
Yup, this thing both understeers and powerslides like crazy right now. It's mostly due to the worn out Star Specs, this is lot 7 (I think?) at Auto Club, the uphill launch is downright evil for our cars in that config
Dec 21, 2018, 10:58 AM
