Have the option to buy 18x9.5 and 18x10.5 wheels for my evo 8. +30 offset. I understand that if the rolling diameter is kept the same, or <1% difference F/R its a non-issue and wont damage the tcase and/or diffs. I have a stock body evolution. Stock fenders other than they are rolled.

Yes, I understand the rear will require some massaging to fit, my fenders are already rolled as well as extended studs already. Fronts I have wilwood calipers. The car is strictly a street car and will likely never see the track under my ownership.

With that being said, is it a bad idea to get a staggered wheel setup for aesthetics? I think a wide meaty tire would look cool. The car wont be driven enough to warrant rotations, so I'm not concerned about that. Option 2 is: should I stick to the typical tried and true safe 18x9.5 setup?

wheels in question are NT03's and I would probably size the tires out 245/40 and 285/35

 

I personally wouldn't run a staggered setup. You are correct that if the rolling diameter is kept close it won't cause issues but I think you are going to have a hard enough time getting the 9.5s to fit in the rear as it is.

To me, the look isn't worth the hassle of different size wheels.

 

Yeah i passed on the set. Thanks