Hello guys! I have a question on which I couldnt found a 100% truely answer in all already created threads, so i created my own, sorry for this.

I have EVO8 with stock rear fenders, and I really dont want to roll them. I want to buy R18 wheels, but I am hesitating about size i have chosen. Can you say if chosen config will fit nicely and will it has a nice look.

Config:

Wheels: R18 9.5J definetely is what i want, but what about offset, which would be the best for stock fenders, 30+ maybe or?
Tyre: 255/35/18 or /245/40/18 or your advice?

Suspension: Tein Super Street , a bit lowered.

 

2 things will prevent you from making this +30 work on stock fenders (the 9.5" wheel & not rolling the rear fender)

If you wont roll the rears, you will have to change the offset above +35 to +38

 

So, am I understand you right? R18 9.5j with offset from +35 to +38 would fit great on stock non rolled rear fenders, without any rubbing? OK, then what size of tyres would be preferred for that config?

 

At +35 running a 255/35 tyre, its going to be close to the rear fender. A +38 would be a much better option

As a suggestion, you really need to roll the rear fenders to properly fit the wide wheels

 

My car is all in original, don't want to roll fenders, and then paint them or doing something else. I am evo perfectionist)))

245/40 for +35 would be okay, no rubbing issues, right? And if I want to run 255, +38 would be better option.

 

Because of the wide 9.5" wheel the +35 with the 245/40 will rub on stock rear fenders, I believe (this would be at a rear camber setting no more than -1.8 degrees)

You note your EvO is all orig but running a 9.5" is not orig & thats why rear fender work is needed

A +38 wheel would be a much better option if you dont want to roll. Maybe reducing the wheel width to 8.5" might be a better option for you?

 

OK, if we reduce to 8.5, what would be the best set up config for performance of steering, and for beautiful, agressive fitment as well?

 

Have you considered using the EvO10 wheel? 18x8.5 +38? I ran this wheel for a year on a 255/35 (no fender roll needed) See link

https://www.evolutionm.net/forums/ev...s-ix-viii.html

 

I was thinking about using those wheels, but I didn't like their offset, if they were +35 or +30 it would be great. But I always wanted 9.5j, or atleast 9j.
I definitely know that 18 8.5j till the +30 suits nice in stock fenders, this must be checked information. As for 9.5j thanks to you I found out that the offset must be not higher than +38. But what about 9j maybe? Could you show the photo of your evo, want to see fitment on evo X wheels and 255/35)

 

Heres an old pic of the X-wheels w/the 255/35 tyres. You can look at wheels in the 18x9 +35 & run a 245/35 tires & may be OK w/out a rear roll

 

Are there any photo from the side to see fitment?

 

That photo is 8 years old & had a hard time finding it

This thread has many, many photos

https://www.evolutionm.net/forums/ev...s-ix-viii.html

 

Thanks to you mate, I have already ordered stock evo X wheels, will get it tomorrow. Also wanted to ask you, as I understood, I can easy put 255/35/18 tyres with no rubbing issues?

 

Yes, the pic I posted shows a Toyo 255/35 tyre. They are the perfect, no hassle, wheel for the stock body EvO

 

Thx u a lot. You saved me from a painful for my pocket mistakes)))