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I've done some research, but can't find much about fitment for a certain type of wheel...I currently have RPF1 17x9.5 +18, which are okay, but I'm getting tired of the look. I want to get CCW D110's, but not sure what the best diameter/width/offset would be to get a decent look sitting on the car. Currently, car is on BC coils. If anybody has some suggestions, I'd gladly like to hear them! Thanks.
Ah thank you. The first thread seems a little iffy for me because fitting a 235 on a 10.5 seems like a very aggressive stretch, and I feel like you'd need a decent amount of camber to make those fit. I want the car to look great, but also don't want to kill myself if it becomes too much of a hassle. I was figuring maybe an 18x9, or 18x9.5, but not sure what offset would be best..and for tire setup I'm guessing either a 245/40, or 255/35?
Ah thank you. The first thread seems a little iffy for me because fitting a 235 on a 10.5 seems like a very aggressive stretch, and I feel like you'd need a decent amount of camber to make those fit. I want the car to look great, but also don't want to kill myself if it becomes too much of a hassle. I was figuring maybe an 18x9, or 18x9.5, but not sure what offset would be best..and for tire setup I'm guessing either a 245/40, or 255/35?
A good range to start would be:
18x9 +29 to +32 (255/35 or 255/40) 245's ok as well
18x9.5 +30 to +35 (255/35 or 255/40)
Probably will need front spacers to clear the caliper!
I was reading and I noted that you know alot about wheel fitment. Could you help me if the Volk CE18N or the ZE40 18x8.5 +35 will fit on an Evo IX without using spacers or rolling the fenders.
Cant assist w/the spacer question as there is no simple way to determine whether a particular spoke & hub design will clear the front calipers
Regarding the size; 18x8.5 +35, that is very modest & is almost identical to the EvOX wheel which fits the CT9A body w/out issue. This will fit the stock body CT9A rear w/out issue unless an extreme tire size is used
Hello everyone, does anyone know if a 265/35/18 tire on a 18x9 +30 will fit on an evo 9 on BC coilovers?
Sure, that is actually a nice size wheel. Not too aggressive. I run a similar size (17x9 +30 running 275's). You will need a rear fender roll at the minimum for sure! Should have plenty of room to the coilovers @Eruchavez
Sure, that is actually a nice size wheel. Not too aggressive. I run a similar size (17x9 +30 running 275's). You will need a rear fender roll at the minimum for sure! Should have plenty of room to the coilovers @Eruchavez
Since it's a new wheel and the fear of being the first one to attempt it, I found a decent wheel on TireRack's website, they're light enough at 20.65lbs and seem like the cheapest reputable 18x9.5 wheel that aren't Konigs or Enkeis.
I'm just not sure if it'll fit on my Evo IX without at least a 10mm spacer up front and possible fender rolls front and rear due to the +35 offset. I would run the Azenis RT615K in 265/35/18 ($155/each) paired with them. On a similar note, this is my other option I was kicking around below. I figured the 18x9.5 +25 Hypergrams fit without issues, so the 10.5s could fit with a 10mm spacer.
Also more of a Motorsports question, but will the difference between a 265/35/18 18x9.5 and a 255/40/17 17x9.5 be dramatic in terms of grip/handling? The price for a set of 200TW tires goes up 30-35% on average for the extra 10mm.
It doesn't seem worth going up to 18s on these cars unless need it to run a BBK or you're going straight to a 275/35/18 or wider, at which point you'd need to really roll the fenders (or do the EvoDave front fender mod too), add negative camber, shave down the trailing arm casting flash, and either add spacers or do other things (massaging inner fenders, relocating rear bumper tab).
Last edited by mazdabish; Jun 20, 2020 at 09:51 PM.
I got a question after doing lots of searching I bought a set of te37 sagas in 18x9.5 +38 vivid racing said they’d fit perfectly, but while looking for tires, I was talking to fitment industries they said they won’t fit, looking at volks site it doesn’t look like they will clear the calipers, but they will clear a x’s. So I called vivid and they still say they will fit just fine, I don’t have the car right now to check, can anyone answer for certain if they will work or if I’m going to have to sell them
I got a question after doing lots of searching I bought a set of te37 sagas in 18x9.5 +38 vivid racing said they’d fit perfectly, but while looking for tires, I was talking to fitment industries they said they won’t fit, looking at volks site it doesn’t look like they will clear the calipers, but they will clear a x’s. So I called vivid and they still say they will fit just fine, I don’t have the car right now to check, can anyone answer for certain if they will work or if I’m going to have to sell them
@Magnus123 No simple way of knowing w/out a test fit. The one downside would be the +38 which makes caliper clearance tougher as the wheel is further inboard. Volk does have some wheels that will clear the Brembos but my guess is that they may not! But dont act on my opinion as a test fit is needed
Since it's a new wheel and the fear of being the first one to attempt it, I found a decent wheel on TireRack's website, they're light enough at 20.65lbs and seem like the cheapest reputable 18x9.5 wheel that aren't Konigs or Enkeis.
I'm just not sure if it'll fit on my Evo IX without at least a 10mm spacer up front and possible fender rolls front and rear due to the +35 offset. I would run the Azenis RT615K in 265/35/18 ($155/each) paired with them. On a similar note, this is my other option I was kicking around below. I figured the 18x9.5 +25 Hypergrams fit without issues, so the 10.5s could fit with a 10mm spacer.
Also more of a Motorsports question, but will the difference between a 265/35/18 18x9.5 and a 255/40/17 17x9.5 be dramatic in terms of grip/handling? The price for a set of 200TW tires goes up 30-35% on average for the extra 10mm.
It doesn't seem worth going up to 18s on these cars unless need it to run a BBK or you're going straight to a 275/35/18 or wider, at which point you'd need to really roll the fenders (or do the EvoDave front fender mod too), add negative camber, shave down the trailing arm casting flash, and either add spacers or do other things (massaging inner fenders, relocating rear bumper tab).
@mazdabish Sorry, missed your post. Been on 17's from the beginning. Currently running 275/40's on 17x9.5 +30. All of your examples with the +35 in a 9.5" width will require a rear fender roll. Dont worry about the fronts so much. Rolling the fronts is super tough as the material is alum & does not roll easy. The 18x9.5 +25 example you noted is getting on the very aggressive side & would not recommend, especially running a 265 tire. Way too much rear fender needed to clear properly.
Yeah I’m going to have to test fit kinda dreading it though, the thought of wasting all that money lol. But here’s another question if they will work for a evo x, and the x ha bigger calipers why wouldn’t they fit over an 8?
Yeah I’m going to have to test fit kinda dreading it though, the thought of wasting all that money lol. But here’s another question if they will work for a evo x, and the x ha bigger calipers why wouldn’t they fit over an 8?
Yeah, i agree. If they fit the X in the front, they should fit the 8 (sorry, didnt catch your point on X fitment on your first post)
Yeah I’m going to have to test fit kinda dreading it though, the thought of wasting all that money lol. But here’s another question if they will work for a evo x, and the x ha bigger calipers why wouldn’t they fit over an 8?
If they fit on the X then surely they should fit on other Evos. Stock X and CT9A wheels also have et38, so it's not just the offset but the shape of the spokes. If they curve out a lot then most likely they should clear the brembos. Usually et30-35 would also clear the fenders without any rolling or fender mods.
Jun 10, 2020, 09:29 AM
