Tire / Wheel Fitment Questions
#3496
So I have a potential set of MB Battles that I can buy from a local private seller. The wheel size is 18 x 9.5 with a +15 offset. The wheels still have 215/35/18 tires on them that i'd want to up size. I'm trying to make sure they'll fit my 03 Evo without having to roll the fenders. Will that +15 offset be an issue? That and would up sizing the tire to a 250 or 255/35 be too much? My Evo is lowered with stock shocks and struts and GF210's. about an 1.5" maybe?
Thanks for any info, guys!
**damn, found the info myself. +15 offset apparently is too aggressive for the rear fenders. Oh well, the search continues...
Thanks for any info, guys!
**damn, found the info myself. +15 offset apparently is too aggressive for the rear fenders. Oh well, the search continues...
Last edited by Shirozake; Oct 3, 2017 at 03:39 PM. Reason: found the answer to my own question
#3497
EvoM Staff Alumni
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So I have a potential set of MB Battles that I can buy from a local private seller. The wheel size is 18 x 9.5 with a +15 offset. The wheels still have 215/35/18 tires on them that i'd want to up size. I'm trying to make sure they'll fit my 03 Evo without having to roll the fenders. Will that +15 offset be an issue? That and would up sizing the tire to a 250 or 255/35 be too much? My Evo is lowered with stock shocks and struts and GF210's. about an 1.5" maybe?
Thanks for any info, guys!
**damn, found the info myself. +15 offset apparently is too aggressive for the rear fenders. Oh well, the search continues...
Thanks for any info, guys!
**damn, found the info myself. +15 offset apparently is too aggressive for the rear fenders. Oh well, the search continues...
For sure, there are some who run the +15's & they swear by them but: Its really a show offset, meaning that you can not achieve true clearance w/out some level of rub
(at the very least, you would need all the tricks: full roll, fender pull & the bumper bolt relocation & depending on tire size, it will likely still have rub potential)
Last edited by MinusPrevious; Oct 3, 2017 at 07:39 PM.
#3499
EvoM Staff Alumni
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The +25 makes it tough, but its doable, depending your level of rear fender work acceptance. Really depends on your sense of fit. If youre a track guy & require full articulation of the rear suspension, this wheel may not be for you.
If youre just a mild street driver & the suspension is not worked fully, you can get away w/this +25 offset
Let me know how you plan on using your EvO (track, aggressive street or just a show car)
If youre just a mild street driver & the suspension is not worked fully, you can get away w/this +25 offset
Let me know how you plan on using your EvO (track, aggressive street or just a show car)
#3500
Evolving Member
The +25 makes it tough, but its doable, depending your level of rear fender work acceptance. Really depends on your sense of fit. If youre a track guy & require full articulation of the rear suspension, this wheel may not be for you.
If youre just a mild street driver & the suspension is not worked fully, you can get away w/this +25 offset
Let me know how you plan on using your EvO (track, aggressive street or just a show car)
If youre just a mild street driver & the suspension is not worked fully, you can get away w/this +25 offset
Let me know how you plan on using your EvO (track, aggressive street or just a show car)
Last edited by MinusPrevious; Oct 5, 2017 at 08:39 AM.
#3501
EvoM Staff Alumni
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If youre planning on any track work, I would steer away from the +25's in the 9.5" width. Maybe a +25 in a 9" would be more acceptable. In any event, lets say you run a very mild 255/40 or 255/35 tire. You will need a rear fender roll, a slight rear fender pull & relocate the rear bumper bolt
Heres a pic of my 17" setup. 275/40's on a 17x9.5 +30 (All the above rear fender work required. Zero rub potential)
Heres a pic of my 17" setup. 275/40's on a 17x9.5 +30 (All the above rear fender work required. Zero rub potential)
#3502
Newbie
I have a final edition looking for all weather tires for this winter, preferably all season tires but still good killing other cars on the street when dry. I couldn't find a good answer, any suggestions?
#3505
You have a Final Edition? means you're on the wrong section then... just saying.
#3507
Evolving Member
Very aggressive wheels
I bought my car with some quarter panel rust on it, and got rid of all the surface rust then fiberglassed the area, but since I have bought the car I was thinking of going widebody instead of just rolling and pulling (I've thought that the fiberglass area would most likely cause an issue). If I was going to go for a Do Luck widebody rears and possibly fronts or the front fender spacer, what sizes could I run? I know widebody doesnt always necessarily mean function but I would ideally like to have a functional setup. Im currently still on stockers as I am afraid to go any wider at the moment.
The end goal is no rubbing and no spacers.
Are my goals even realistic?
Did I miss anyone who has asked the question before?
Am i just dumb?
EDIT: I think this is my 100th post!
The end goal is no rubbing and no spacers.
Are my goals even realistic?
Did I miss anyone who has asked the question before?
Am i just dumb?
EDIT: I think this is my 100th post!
#3508
EvoM Staff Alumni
iTrader: (3)
I bought my car with some quarter panel rust on it, and got rid of all the surface rust then fiberglassed the area, but since I have bought the car I was thinking of going widebody instead of just rolling and pulling (I've thought that the fiberglass area would most likely cause an issue). If I was going to go for a Do Luck widebody rears and possibly fronts or the front fender spacer, what sizes could I run? I know widebody doesnt always necessarily mean function but I would ideally like to have a functional setup. Im currently still on stockers as I am afraid to go any wider at the moment.
The end goal is no rubbing and no spacers.
Are my goals even realistic?
Did I miss anyone who has asked the question before?
Am i just dumb?
EDIT: I think this is my 100th post!
The end goal is no rubbing and no spacers.
Are my goals even realistic?
Did I miss anyone who has asked the question before?
Am i just dumb?
EDIT: I think this is my 100th post!
Most of the EvOM'rs are running the Voltex setup front & rear. You may already know, but to ensure its a functional setup, the rears have to be cut
See before & after:
Last edited by MinusPrevious; Oct 14, 2017 at 07:34 PM.
#3509
Evolving Member
Im not the best wide body guy, as ive only worked w/the stock rears. But, some guys run 18x10.5 +18's or close to that
Most of the EvOM'rs are running the Voltex setup front & rear. You may already know, but to ensure its a functional setup, the rears have to cut
See before & after:
Most of the EvOM'rs are running the Voltex setup front & rear. You may already know, but to ensure its a functional setup, the rears have to cut
See before & after: