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Old Mar 23, 2014 | 04:19 PM
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18 x 9.5 Rota grid question

Couldn't find much info on this so figured I'd post about it.. I have 18 x 9.5 rota grids and I want to fit them on my evo 8 mr with out any fender rolling.. What size tire can I run with out rubbing? I was told 255 or bigger and I have to roll them.. I have skunk 2 springs on the car also.. Thanks
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Old Mar 23, 2014 | 04:28 PM
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We need the wheel offset to comment
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Old Mar 23, 2014 | 04:34 PM
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How can I figure out the offset? Here's a picture of the sticker in them..
Attached Thumbnails 18 x 9.5 Rota grid question-image.jpg  
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Old Mar 23, 2014 | 05:06 PM
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e20 ....means +20. Popular fitment for the evo. 245's will fit without too much concern. 255's are pushing it.
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Old Mar 23, 2014 | 05:54 PM
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Even running a 245/35 on a 9.5" +20 is going to be tough to fit

I predict you will need more than a fender roll to make this work (correctly
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Old Mar 23, 2014 | 11:39 PM
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I had the exact wheel on my last Evo. Fronts were no problem besides needing a 3mm spacer to safely clear the caliper. The rear I had to have my quarters rolled, pulled, and flared a good 1.5" and the car would still rub if you really tossed it into a corner. This was with reasonable camber in the rear; probably ~1.3'
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Old Mar 24, 2014 | 12:07 AM
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What size tire were you running?
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Old Mar 24, 2014 | 06:52 AM
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I ran/run +20's alot of the time and I needed no spacers front or rear. Ran 245's (RE790's and RS3's which fit wider). Rears needed a decent roll. Front's need a bit.
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Old Mar 24, 2014 | 07:22 AM
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I have on order a set of Option Lab S401's, basically TE37/Grid design, 18/9.5 +22. Also on order are 265/35/18 Hankook RS3's.

Should be about two weeks with how our weather has been around here, but I'll let you know what was/is needed to put them on.
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Old Mar 24, 2014 | 12:37 PM
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Originally Posted by stunna2o1
What size tire were you running?
245/40/18 Nitto Nt-05
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