235 40 18 on 18x9.5 rims?
Jan 26, 2008, 02:35 AM
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Guys sorry to drag this thread up again, but i've got a similar question.
I've just bought some Advan RG2's in 18 x 9 +29, and I want to know if a 255/35/18 will fit without needing to roll/shave the rear fenders? I've got Greddy Type S coilovers, just on an inch lower than stock height.
I'm currently running 235/40/18 but clearly they're the wrong tyre, they were left over from my old 18 x 8.5 rims.
I've just bought some Advan RG2's in 18 x 9 +29, and I want to know if a 255/35/18 will fit without needing to roll/shave the rear fenders? I've got Greddy Type S coilovers, just on an inch lower than stock height.
I'm currently running 235/40/18 but clearly they're the wrong tyre, they were left over from my old 18 x 8.5 rims.
Jan 27, 2008, 09:45 PM
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Right now I'm running 255/35/18 on my RE30s 18x9.5. The tires are Yokohama S. Drives. Usually when you have as wide of rim (9inch and up) you wanna run wider tires. Japanese tuners usually go with 255/35 setup on their 18 inch rims. Granted, the fender rolling is only necessary if you have aftermarket suspension and riding lower then stock height and the width of your tires/rims. So, if you're running 18s, you wanna get lower profile tires (35s or you can go 40s with stock height) but if you're on aftermarket suspension get 35s because of the lower profile of the tire will help clear your already 1 inch in diameter increase of the rim.
Jan 28, 2008, 10:46 AM
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I figure this is a forum to discuss answers to specific questions... so I will ask a similar question as to the previous two. Will a 245/40-18 tire on a 8.5 inch wide rim rub anywhere with Swift springs installed?
Jan 28, 2008, 03:52 PM
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Warrtalon, more specifically I was thinking an Advan RS rim 18x8.5 (if anyone knows how these wheels are constructed I would love to know i.e. forged, pressure cast, semi-solid, etc...) with a 245/40-18 size Potenza RE-01R and 37mm offset if its known to fit otherwise just the 45mm and no spacers again unless I could.
Jan 28, 2008, 04:04 PM
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I bought a set of rota p45rs from a buddy with an evo, they have less than 200 miles on them. He had a brand new set of 235 40 18 cooper zeon tires lying arond so he used those.. The rims were sitting around for 6 months because he didnt like the color on his red evo so he bought rota d2s with falken azenis
now that i have these my question to you is it okay to have such a small tire on the rim? id love some 255 35 18s but cant afford new tires and fender rolling quite yet
now that i have these my question to you is it okay to have such a small tire on the rim? id love some 255 35 18s but cant afford new tires and fender rolling quite yet
There is nothing wrong with the setup. There is nothing wrong with running a "stretched" tire on a wheel as long as it is not too extreme.
yes, it is not a common setup for the evo community, however this has been done and is common for the VW / Euro community and the Drifting scene.
I'm not trying to argue what evo's are supposed to do or meant to do, but everyone is subject to their own style.
My Evo...
My S14 with 255/35/18 on 18x10.5 wheels
Zero sports STi running "stretched" tires
Toyota Chaser
Don't get me wrong...I love the look of an evo with meaty A048's...but this is just my personal style.
And yes...I've tracked my car before with similar settings for years.
Jan 28, 2008, 04:28 PM
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Warrtalon, I pretty sure your right, but researching information on Advan Rims is driving me nuts. Is there an ADVAN wheels manufacturers website? Companies selling the rim seem to have significantly more offset choices for a 9 inch rim (from 22 to 50mm) as opposed to the 8.5. What is the standard offset?
Jan 28, 2008, 04:40 PM
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There really is no "standard" offset.
It depends on tire / wheel size as well as how you want your car to look.
A setup that works and doesn't require modification is something along the lines of 18x9 +25 and up (i.e Advan RS / RG2 = GTR face - +29)
You can run 255's 265's...etc...
check out the pictures of what people have on their evos...
It depends on tire / wheel size as well as how you want your car to look.
A setup that works and doesn't require modification is something along the lines of 18x9 +25 and up (i.e Advan RS / RG2 = GTR face - +29)
You can run 255's 265's...etc...
check out the pictures of what people have on their evos...
Jan 28, 2008, 04:55 PM
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Thanks a lot evopoopoo I thought I had seen 29mm now just need to find who sells it... I assume then a 245/40-18 (up to 265??) on Advan RS 18x9 will not rub then?