Best wheel width for 265/35R18?
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Best wheel width for 265/35R18?
I'm about to purchase a set of 18" wheels and I've decided I'm going to run a 265/35R18 Advan AD08R or A052. I'm just looking to find out what's the optimal width for this size tire? I've searched several threads and most people say a 9.5, but then I also see several run a 275 Hoosier on a 9" wheel and some a 285 on a 9.5", so I'm just looking for a little clarification.
Wheels I'm going to purchase are the WedsSport TC105Xs wich have the same fitment from the TC105Ns. Two sizes I'm debating on buying are 18x9 +32 and the 18x9.5 +35. Car is an 05 Evo still on stock struts and Hotchkis springs.
Wheels I'm going to purchase are the WedsSport TC105Xs wich have the same fitment from the TC105Ns. Two sizes I'm debating on buying are 18x9 +32 and the 18x9.5 +35. Car is an 05 Evo still on stock struts and Hotchkis springs.
Last edited by Crankwalker; Jan 17, 2019 at 08:15 AM.
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Here's the specs on both tires, says 9"-10.5" wheel but also the measuring rim width is 9.5". So i assume from the information the 9.5" wheel would achieve the best results?
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The price and availability to me, I work for Yokohama, so for the money. I can't justify running other tires, especially at my experience level
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I am still on stock struts and springs for now if that limits some of the clearance?
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The reason we run spacers up front is when trying to get the tire itself to fit well in the wheel well. The front and rear just need different offsets. Its fine with standard size wheels, but pushing limits certainly requires more effort. +35-38 is the right direction to start though.
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The reason we run spacers up front is when trying to get the tire itself to fit well in the wheel well. The front and rear just need different offsets. Its fine with standard size wheels, but pushing limits certainly requires more effort. +35-38 is the right direction to start though.
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The car is still gonna be primarily street driven, it's not a daily, but I still enjoy driving it every time I can. Realistically with work, I'm probably only gonna be able to make it to a maybe 4-5 HPDE events a year. So with that being in mind, I'm not trying to go to any extremes..... Yet!!
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And here I am worried about trying to make a 265 fit!? Haha I understand I will have to do some rear fender work, I was just preferring to not run spacers if it's possible.
The car is still gonna be primarily street driven, it's not a daily, but I still enjoy driving it every time I can. Realistically with work, I'm probably only gonna be able to make it to a maybe 4-5 HPDE events a year. So with that being in mind, I'm not trying to go to any extremes..... Yet!!
The car is still gonna be primarily street driven, it's not a daily, but I still enjoy driving it every time I can. Realistically with work, I'm probably only gonna be able to make it to a maybe 4-5 HPDE events a year. So with that being in mind, I'm not trying to go to any extremes..... Yet!!
The street tires I have now are a 265 RE71 on an RPF1 18x10+38 with a 17mm front spacer. Inside fit is good, and I think a stock car would need very minimal work. If you wanted front a bit narrower, a different shaped wheel would more easily clear the brakes and require less spacer. Like the PF01 needs no spacer up front for brake clearance but probably some for strut clearance depending on your setup.
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Theres no worries about using a spacer on the street. I had a 20mm bolt on spacer on my car for probably 3-4 years before I made the billet uprights and custom spacers and started swapping things for specific wheels.
The street tires I have now are a 265 RE71 on an RPF1 18x10+38 with a 17mm front spacer. Inside fit is good, and I think a stock car would need very minimal work. If you wanted front a bit narrower, a different shaped wheel would more easily clear the brakes and require less spacer. Like the PF01 needs no spacer up front for brake clearance but probably some for strut clearance depending on your setup.
The street tires I have now are a 265 RE71 on an RPF1 18x10+38 with a 17mm front spacer. Inside fit is good, and I think a stock car would need very minimal work. If you wanted front a bit narrower, a different shaped wheel would more easily clear the brakes and require less spacer. Like the PF01 needs no spacer up front for brake clearance but probably some for strut clearance depending on your setup.
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Theres no worries about using a spacer on the street. I had a 20mm bolt on spacer on my car for probably 3-4 years before I made the billet uprights and custom spacers and started swapping things for specific wheels.
The street tires I have now are a 265 RE71 on an RPF1 18x10+38 with a 17mm front spacer. Inside fit is good, and I think a stock car would need very minimal work. If you wanted front a bit narrower, a different shaped wheel would more easily clear the brakes and require less spacer. Like the PF01 needs no spacer up front for brake clearance but probably some for strut clearance depending on your setup.
The street tires I have now are a 265 RE71 on an RPF1 18x10+38 with a 17mm front spacer. Inside fit is good, and I think a stock car would need very minimal work. If you wanted front a bit narrower, a different shaped wheel would more easily clear the brakes and require less spacer. Like the PF01 needs no spacer up front for brake clearance but probably some for strut clearance depending on your setup.