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Old Apr 25, 2010, 08:37 PM
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Choosing a tire size for 18x9 +36

Just ordered a set of Enkei PF01's in 18x9 +35 (obvious typo in the title)

I'll be going with Direzza's, but I'm just deciding on size.

I can roll my rear fenders, that's no problem, my car isn't all that low on Robispec V3's, however, the car sees daily street duty, some weekend auto-x and occasional road racing.

so, 255/35 or 40 or should I be stepping up to a 265?

Thanks, and since I haven't seen any pics of this wheel on an Evo, I'll be sure to update.

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anybody?

Might also go with the Falken RT615k's. They come in either 255/40/18 or 265/35.
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No "Guru" help has arrived=)

Im running the X wheel 18x8.5 (+38) & run a Toyo 255/35 ( No rear roll & on C/o's squatted deep in rear)....A 40 series side wall looks great but could be a tight fit both up front & in the rear IMO.....Your +35 offset is a great choice. You could probably get away w/ a 265/35 w/ a rear roll.

My suspension was tuned by an EVO "Pro" & only recommends the higher offset wheels +34 or higher. He will remove your rear strut & ensure the tire will float into the well w/out contact. (Fender roll, fender pull & cambers adjusted from there)

Havent you found any other members running the Enkei PF01's?

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255/35/18 star specs = win
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Originally Posted by MinusPrevious
No "Guru" help has arrived=)

Im running the X wheel 18x8.5 (+38) & run a Toyo 255/35 ( No rear roll & on C/o's squatted deep in rear)....A 40 series side wall looks great but could be a tight fit both up front & in the rear IMO.....Your +35 offset is a great choice. You could probably get away w/ a 265/35 w/ a rear roll.

My suspension was tuned by an EVO "Pro" & only recommends the higher offset wheels +34 or higher. He will remove your rear strut & ensure the tire will float into the well w/out contact. (Fender roll, fender pull & cambers adjusted from there)

Havent you found any other members running the Enkei PF01's?

Good Luck!!! Peace
Thanks for the input. Actually I haven't found anyone running the PF01's yet, it's a new wheel. I'll most likely be going with the RT615 in 265/35
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Originally Posted by nemsin
255/35/18 star specs = win
yeah, that's what I was thinking. I'm on Star Specs now on my stock BBS' and I love them, but the deal on a set of new RT615's is too good to pass up right now. 265/35 should be managable on my offset. I'll report back.

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Most common size is a 255/35-18. I was amazed how many people are using that size on EVO's when the B-Stone deal went down last year. Great fit, good tire selection, etc.
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IMO the best fit on an 18x9 for street use is a 265/35 - it's what I run on my 18x9s. Pretty much the identical diameter to stock, looks great, but does require rolling of rear fenders.

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