What 9.5 fits without rolling fenders?
Jan 16, 2014, 07:10 PM
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RPF1 9.5 x 18 +15 - PSS 265x35
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Jan 17, 2014, 03:51 AM
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Just wish I could find a shop who will do tires/wheels and a mild rolling (265x40x18). NorCal seems to be particularly hard place to find folks willing to do both. You get the standard disclaimer along the lines of, "we can do it, but if we efff it up, we don't fix it".
Not real confidence inspiring.
Sigh.
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Jan 17, 2014, 07:53 AM
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What I was looking at for tires / wheels
This was one of two options I could have picked from the same shop. They are well known for "doing Evo X's right" when it comes to suspension, tires and wheels. The 265/40/18 Hankook RS-3 option was on 18x9.5, with those tires taller than stock I assume that is why mild fender rolling was needed.
The second option was Toyo R888 275/35/18 on 18*10.5 rims. These will fit, although the fender rolling was pretty severe. They fit under the fenders if you have coilovers (which I do) with the right alignment (which I have).
In hindsight, I should have had this shop do "option 1" instead of hesitating. Hopefully I can put together another stab at it with skilled hands, like these guys were providing.
The second option was Toyo R888 275/35/18 on 18*10.5 rims. These will fit, although the fender rolling was pretty severe. They fit under the fenders if you have coilovers (which I do) with the right alignment (which I have).
In hindsight, I should have had this shop do "option 1" instead of hesitating. Hopefully I can put together another stab at it with skilled hands, like these guys were providing.
Jan 17, 2014, 08:23 AM
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This was one of two options I could have picked from the same shop. They are well known for "doing Evo X's right" when it comes to suspension, tires and wheels. The 265/40/18 Hankook RS-3 option was on 18x9.5, with those tires taller than stock I assume that is why mild fender rolling was needed.
The second option was Toyo R888 275/35/18 on 18*10.5 rims. These will fit, although the fender rolling was pretty severe. They fit under the fenders if you have coilovers (which I do) with the right alignment (which I have).
In hindsight, I should have had this shop do "option 1" instead of hesitating. Hopefully I can put together another stab at it with skilled hands, like these guys were providing.
The second option was Toyo R888 275/35/18 on 18*10.5 rims. These will fit, although the fender rolling was pretty severe. They fit under the fenders if you have coilovers (which I do) with the right alignment (which I have).
In hindsight, I should have had this shop do "option 1" instead of hesitating. Hopefully I can put together another stab at it with skilled hands, like these guys were providing.
I love the idea of higher gear speeds and better ride comfort with 265/40 tires, but I think they would have all kinds of fitment issues.
Jan 22, 2014, 09:17 AM
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I am running a 265/35/18, and thought that's what most people with 9.5" wheels should be running or the even more ideal 275/35/18. I didn't pop for 275s due to the fender work required and don't think I personally could utilize that much rubber.
I love the idea of higher gear speeds and better ride comfort with 265/40 tires, but I think they would have all kinds of fitment issues.
I love the idea of higher gear speeds and better ride comfort with 265/40 tires, but I think they would have all kinds of fitment issues.
Jan 22, 2014, 10:12 AM
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I am running 245/40/+35 in 9.5” wheels.
This offset/ tire combination does not create any rubbing issues. I run this set up due to Autocross rules (245 max tire and no rolling pulling fenders)
The 9.5” feels a bit more responsive to me, but it is mainly preference, a 9” or 8.5” will work and save some weight.
245/40/18 = 25.7
255/35/18 = 25
265/35/18 = 25.3
275/35/18 = 25.6
In other words it depends on what you want to accomplish… as you can see all these common sizes combinations will reduce the tire diameter and therefore reduce top speed in any given gear. So the increase in width should not create a diameter rubbing issue, thus you need to find the correct offset.
This offset/ tire combination does not create any rubbing issues. I run this set up due to Autocross rules (245 max tire and no rolling pulling fenders)
The 9.5” feels a bit more responsive to me, but it is mainly preference, a 9” or 8.5” will work and save some weight.
245/40/18 = 25.7
255/35/18 = 25
265/35/18 = 25.3
275/35/18 = 25.6
In other words it depends on what you want to accomplish… as you can see all these common sizes combinations will reduce the tire diameter and therefore reduce top speed in any given gear. So the increase in width should not create a diameter rubbing issue, thus you need to find the correct offset.
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