Wheel question

[BC1087]

I know everyone hates these will these fit my car questions, but ive been getting mixed answers to fitting an 8.5" wide wheel on a 2g gsx thats lowered 1.5". Is anyone running a 18x8.5 wheel? I think approximate offset should between +40 or +45. Any help is appreciated ( and pics wont hurt either). Thanks

 

[BC1087]

Anyone? Im looking at a wheels that are 18x8.5 +45. Tires would be 225/40/18. According to the wheel fitment guide they should work, but i want to be sure.

 

[Kastigir]

I have the same question about some wheels I'm planning on buying. I searched but the only real thread I thought would help wasn't helpful. Hope you get an answer, and hope someone can answer mine as well. 17x7 +42 with a 215/45R17 tire. Eventual lowering to be about 1.5" on Tanabe springs.

 

[BC1087]

17x7 +42 will fit. I know that. Still havnt seen anyone running 8.5 in wide or any info on what offset they are using.

 

[Kastigir]

Awesome man...thanks. I hope you get an answer about yours.

 

[psycho]

You would be better with the +40 offset.

 

[BC1087]

The wheels im looking at only come in +45 and i do not want to use a spacer. How close will this be to clearing the suspension... or not clearing?

 

[president95]

I have 18x8.5's with a +38 offset on my car (which you can see in my gallery). I have 235/40r18's and clear the rear knuckle but had to do a little rolling of the rear fenders. You should be okay at a +45 as long as you stick with a 225/40r18. If you try to go any wider you will rub. That being said, I would look for something with a bit lower of an offset, like a +40, as previously mentioned, so you can run a wider tire.

 

[s14_zilvia]

They won't fit if you just slap them on, a friend of mine has a 98 talon with 18x8 and he is rubbing a little on the sidewall, you will have to roll the fenders for your tires to not rub the sidewall to death.