18x8's

[TurBoosst]

Just wondering if anyone know whether 18x8's with a 38mm offset and 225/40/18's will work with a factory suspension or maybe no more than a 1 inch drop?? So far it seems pretty likely its not gonna rub but need some advice before I shell out the money.

 

[Sk8er07999]

I have 18's with 225 40 18's They fit really nice and my car is real low. I did have prob's with them rubbing though but I rolled the inside of my fenders and they are perfect no rubbing and after alighnment camber is straight up and still doesn't rub.

 

[jtmcinder]

If you get a slightly higher offset, then you might not have to roll the rear fender lips (although this is quite easy to do). Something between +42mm and +45mm should work. Also, the closer you keep the tires to the vertical link in the rear, the less stress you put on your wheel bearings.

- Jtoby

 

[onepimpclipse]

Originally posted by jtmcinder
If you get a slightly higher offset, then you might not have to roll the rear fender lips (although this is quite easy to do). Something between +42mm and +45mm should work. Also, the closer you keep the tires to the vertical link in the rear, the less stress you put on your wheel bearings.

- Jtoby

This is what I would suggest. Maybe even 235/40/18 would be good too. I have 235/45/17 with a 40mm offset and I had roll the rear fenders. It is very easy though. Let me reiterate about keeping the wheels closer so you don't create more stress on the bearings.

As far as the suspension, a 1 - 2 inch drop on some 18's would look clean as hell. As long as you do it right and possibly roll the fenders you'll have no rubbing.

 

[jtmcinder]

Just to prove that I can think cosmetically....

Unless you plan to get big brakes, I would suggest either 235/45/17s (stock diameter) or 245/40/17s (slightly smaller). Both work on +40mm 17x8s without rubbing the vertical link (for all tires I've seen), so the change in offset is small, so stress on the bearings is low. The reason I suggest this is two-fold: the smaller the wheel, the lower the rotational inertia (so better performance), and huge wheels with little brakes inside look weenie, IMO.

- Jtoby

 

[TurBoosst]

Thanks Guys it sounds like the cons are minimal to all the pros. i did look at some 19x8's would those work or am I pushing the limits at this point??? The wheels I originally found were hp evo's but they all have a 38+ offset. They are also sold out in our bolt pattern until february. So basicly i've been looking else where for wheels.

 

[jtmcinder]

Pros: some people think it looks good.

Cons: other people think it looks silly (especially with dinky brakes); the rotational inertia of the wheel is higher, so the car accelerates and brakes less well; the tires are less compliant, so lateral grip is decreased; the risk of damage to the rim and tire is increased by an order of magnitude; and everything costs 25% more than running 17" wheels.

I guess what I'm saying is that I fail to see your point about the minimal cons.

- Jtoby

 

[TurBoosst]

Like I said the cons seem pretty minimal considering I mean 19's are pushing the limits but 18's, well look wise you don't get much better especially when you aren't considering lowering your car any, 17's look dinky when an eclipse isn't lowered, granted 17's are better looking than the factory 16's. Its all about personal preference... and mine is look good while going fast