Philly#1 Lex

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Cant make my mind up so Ive come to ask the the pros Anyway I am getting 18's (18X7.5 in the front and 18X8.5 in the rears) and I want to know what size tires should I get? Oh yeah the rims have a .42 mm offset also. And explain why you would use your suggested setup! Thanks in advance. Yes I did search also

Philly

verylost

That set up is kind of narrow.

SC400Dude

You should consider these staggered set ups:

18x8(F) and 18x9(R) or

18x8.5(F) and 18x9.5(R)


Tire Sizes can range anywhere from 225/40 to 245/35 for the fronts and

255/35 to 265/35 in the rears.

Members here even have rim widths that exceed 10-11 inches in the rear. So, there are many options you can explore. I personally think wider is better. Like Verylost said, your suggested set up seems kind of narrow - more suitable for an IS300. Hope this helps.

mrshabo

i suggest a minimum of a 9.5 inch rim in the rear. i have 9.5 now and i am wishing i went with 10 or 10.5. also get a minimum of 8.5 in the front. you will regret it when you try to go with a wider tire setup and u can't because of your rim size.

ruki400

I have 8 in front with 235/40-18 and 9 in the rear with 265/35-18.
It looks good and handles well.

Ice350

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I agree with everyone else. The size you're considering seems too narrow. I'd go 8 in front and 9.5 rear. You want to know why. Look at a Porsche. You'll know.

legendary

Unaminous


You shouldn't go that narrow on your car, it will look anorexic. As mentioned above, you can run as wide as a 10 -11 wheel, given proper offsets.

Here are some links with some info:
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sho...threadid=86748
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sho...threadid=62341

MrJohnTan

On the rear, you should go 18x10 +45 offset. This offset will allow you to clear the fenders with the wide rim. You should be able to clear with a 265/35 tire, I am not 100% sure if you can clear with the 275, I guess it all depends on how low you are.

On the front, you should go 18x9 +41 offset hi-disk. The hi-disk face will give you enough clearance for big brakes if you plan onn going that route. Otherwise, a normal 18x9 +41 offset will work just fine with a 245/40 tire.

SC400Dude

You're right John,

I'm running 19x10's in the rear with +45 offset. When I go over certain types of bumps, they rub my rear fenders slightly. For rear tires, I'm runinng 275's. My car is NOT lowered either. I'm going with coilovers for the drop and rolling the fenders. If I roll my fenders, it appears that rubbing shouldn't be an issue anymore.

hellasboy

hey, since i never get an answer in the wheel forum, would it be possible to fit 275 on a 18x10 at +38 and 245 on 18x9 at +40 (high disk fitment)?

my old wheels were +41, 18x8.5 and 18x9.5; 245 and 275 series profile respectively, they didn't rub at all.

TopSCecreT

i got 19x10 in the back with a +44 off. and 275s dropped on coilovers and i don't rub one bit, even if i go over bumps....my fenders aren't rolled either...im surprised, but ima still roll them so i can slam my car to have the tucked in look.

Philly#1 Lex

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Thanks guys. Looks like I got to look for new wheels the ones I was going to order dont come in the sizes you guys mentioned above.

Philly

silversprucesc3

I wish i did what u had done.. purchased rims 18 x 8 all the way around. although acceptable not as wide as it could be in the back.
guys.. can i safely go wider than 245/40/18 on an 8" rear ?? Possibly 255/35 or 255/40??