need help with wheel/tire sizes

hckyplya8 · Oct 9, 2013

I am looking to get new wheels and coilovers for my 2g. I have done a ton of research and cannot seem to find the answer that I am looking for. I am looking at some Varrstoen Wheels. I was thinking 18x9.5 with either a 30 or 22 offset. A little camber is fine with me as long as I dont have to camber a ton in order to get the wheels to fit just inside the fender. I own an eastwood roller so I am going to do some rolling and pulling of my fenders. I want the widest tires/wheels with rolled and pulled fenders with minimal camber to fit just inside the fenders. Can anyone help?

MachineGunSquad · Oct 9, 2013

Well shoot, i'm int the same game as you! I recently canceled a order for 18x11 XXR 531's (was going to use flares). But, I just received today my 18x9.5 +12 Square G6 wheels! Awesome wheels for a decent price.....

But, I just need tires to get these on! ANYWAY, to try to help you out. I'm pretty sure i'm going to be very flush, same as you if you go the route that your going. I have D2 coilovers, and i'm going to use a 255/35/18 tire. Like you said, do some rolling and pulling of your fenders and I think you'll be fine. Even with small amount of camber... I'll send/post some pictures of mine when I get them on.

hckyplya8 · Oct 9, 2013

MachineGunSquad said:
Well shoot, i'm int the same game as you! I recently canceled a order for 18x11 XXR 531's (was going to use flares). But, I just received today my 18x9.5 +12 Square G6 wheels! Awesome wheels for a decent price.....

But, I just need tires to get these on! ANYWAY, to try to help you out. I'm pretty sure i'm going to be very flush, same as you if you go the route that your going. I have D2 coilovers, and i'm going to use a 255/35/18 tire. Like you said, do some rolling and pulling of your fenders and I think you'll be fine. Even with small amount of camber... I'll send/post some pictures of mine when I get them on.

thanks for the help man! I am leaning towards the Varrstoen ES2 in 18x9.5 +30 with a 235/35/18 Michelin Pilot Sport AS3 tire. As for suspension I am not sure what coils to get. I am thinking about getting some Feal coil overs. one of the only coilovers out there that are actually valved towards your spring rate of your swift springs.

MachineGunSquad · Oct 9, 2013

Yeah, YOU should get FEALS!! haha, im affiliated Force Engineering, so you should hit them up when you decide to get the coilovers. I'm going to be jealous when you get those.

With a 235 you'll have a little stretch on the tire

But nothing wrong with that.

hckyplya8 · Oct 9, 2013

MachineGunSquad said:
Yeah, YOU should get FEALS!! haha, im affiliated Force Engineering, so you should hit them up when you decide to get the coilovers. I'm going to be jealous when you get those.

With a 235 you'll have a little stretch on the tire But nothing wrong with that.

Stretch is fine with me! Just gotta wait to finish up my car right now. Working on finishing the standalone, tune, wire tuck/bay clean up! Trying to be different with a nice clean 420a turbo with a good stance!

MachineGunSquad · Oct 9, 2013

Nice! Same here... drove my car for a day to only tear it back apart the next. But at least I know my car should making decent number again when I get it running.

And I'm super excited to get my wheels on and the stupid thing on the road.

hckyplya8 · Oct 9, 2013

MachineGunSquad said:
Nice! Same here... drove my car for a day to only tear it back apart the next. But at least I know my car should making decent number again when I get it running.

And I'm super excited to get my wheels on and the stupid thing on the road.

i havent driven mine in almost 5 months now. Definitely excited to drive it again!

MachineGunSquad · Oct 9, 2013

Dang, yeah I'm right around that wait time to, I'm close with mine. Just got a bunch of small things.

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