18X9 or 9.5 lightweight with 265's
Jul 28, 2003, 10:19 AM
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Value,
I calculated 6 3/4" as the maximum backspacing possible, which is 38mm offset on a 9.5", so you are saying to make it 6 5/8". Is this because that is all people sell the wheel in off the shelf or because that is the most offset you can run with a 9.5" 18?
I think some fender rolling would be required (unless the spring rates are quite high). Has that been your experience?
Who makes the wheel?
James
I calculated 6 3/4" as the maximum backspacing possible, which is 38mm offset on a 9.5", so you are saying to make it 6 5/8". Is this because that is all people sell the wheel in off the shelf or because that is the most offset you can run with a 9.5" 18?
I think some fender rolling would be required (unless the spring rates are quite high). Has that been your experience?
Who makes the wheel?
James
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Jul 29, 2003, 04:03 AM
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jpgunn,
6 3/4" backspacing is the maximum possible to clear all the suspension hardware. I have fitup an 18x10 wheel with that backspacing and a 275/35-18 Hoosier. The front clears fairly easily. The rear fender lip will require rolling if staying with spring rates similar to stock.
Hope this helps,
Eric
6 3/4" backspacing is the maximum possible to clear all the suspension hardware. I have fitup an 18x10 wheel with that backspacing and a 275/35-18 Hoosier. The front clears fairly easily. The rear fender lip will require rolling if staying with spring rates similar to stock.
Hope this helps,
Eric
Dec 14, 2003, 01:29 PM
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I'm inquiring with SSR to see if I can fit a 18x9.5 or even potentially an 18x10 wheel on my Evo. I'm not optimistic about the 18x10, as I don't want to have to roll any lips. I'll let everyone know what they say.
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Dec 15, 2003, 06:28 AM
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Originally posted by value
Going to a 275 with definately require fender mods. Most 9.5 wheels I've seen fitted are running a +35 offset.
Going to a 275 with definately require fender mods. Most 9.5 wheels I've seen fitted are running a +35 offset.
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Dec 17, 2003, 08:16 AM
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A Hoosier 275/35-18 tire on an 18x10 wheel will not fit in the rear without fender modifications. A Kumho 265/35-18 tire on a 18x9.5 wheel will clear the fender - at least for autox.
Dec 17, 2003, 08:32 AM
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Whats the advantage to running such a wide tire? What type of track would this benefit on? Would there be any advantage in street handling? Just out of curiosity...
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???.. Any track except those going straight line...
more rubber the better..
I saw a ESP EVO running really wide rubber at last local event..
I think he squeezed 275 Kumho V710 (the new one-thread R
compound) in all 4 corners...
more rubber the better..
I saw a ESP EVO running really wide rubber at last local event..
I think he squeezed 275 Kumho V710 (the new one-thread R
compound) in all 4 corners...
Originally posted by 5StarSuzuki
Whats the advantage to running such a wide tire? What type of track would this benefit on? Would there be any advantage in street handling? Just out of curiosity...
Whats the advantage to running such a wide tire? What type of track would this benefit on? Would there be any advantage in street handling? Just out of curiosity...
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JT-KGY- Do you know what wheel this EVO that had the 275 V710 was running? I assume they were the 275/40/17 since that is the only 275 the V710 currently comes in?
Thanks!
Thanks!
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Some Volks... I'm not sure... I'll ask him the next time..
Originally posted by Derekw
JT-KGY- Do you know what wheel this EVO that had the 275 V710 was running? I assume they were the 275/40/17 since that is the only 275 the V710 currently comes in?
Thanks!
JT-KGY- Do you know what wheel this EVO that had the 275 V710 was running? I assume they were the 275/40/17 since that is the only 275 the V710 currently comes in?
Thanks!
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Hmm.. so I could get 17x9.5 w/o fender roll as long as the
offset is +35?
offset is +35?
Originally posted by Z1 Performance
Advan offers a few...18x9 and 18x9.5 all the proper offsets to not need any fender rolling (+35 all around).
Advan offers a few...18x9 and 18x9.5 all the proper offsets to not need any fender rolling (+35 all around).