J8635621

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Last I checked you don't pay anyone around here to sugarcoat opinions . Raising your car is almost never the answer to wheel fitment.

CryptiC

I see what you saying, and i'm definitely not going to be riding around on grave digger. What i failed to mention is that the body kit i will be getting already sits lower than stock and the increase in wheel size wont be the only thing rubbing up against so road. So it's like a perfect trade off, around 1 inch of raise to make the wheels fit much better and the kit not get destroyed which will still probably at that still look lower than stock. I'm not a monster looking to destroy the image of a car, **** I wont drive anything with a dent on it. Someone dented my rear passenger door hard and the next day I was driving 2 hours to pick up a used one I had found online in a different car.

J8635621

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I don't think you understand how this works. A body kit + 1" lift won't look good. Hell a bodykit and stock height doesn't look good. More aggressive wheels and stock height doesn't look good. Look up the pictures. They exist

CryptiC

An inch isn't anything, I could have an empty tank and then fill it up and lower it more than an inch, would you notice when I was driving on empty...no. I'll end this here since there's no point in arguing with a Texas conservative with no experience in modifying anything but wheels.

RotaryMachineRx

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Ummm, nope....

But since you didn't actually come here for any advice because you seem to have all the answers already, why don't you go ahead, buy those wheels, LIFT your 8 then post up some pics on here for us so we can all have a good laugh?

CryptiC

Advice? Who asked for advice? I came here for objective measurements as to whether or not tires would fit and all I've been getting from these jerk offs is subjective opinions. The only one who has said something useful is obliterx8, so it's about time you guys hop off your ego ivory towers. If you want a stock looking car get off the forums, and if your looking to just laugh at peoples ideas that go against the norm enjoy your stagnant life while everyone else zooms by you.

J8635621

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Definitely a Honda forum

mrx8boy

OK, I have been reading for day's trying to validate the following:

18x9 +40 offset with 265/35's

From everything I have read I'm pretty sure they will have no problems in the rear but up front I'm still not clear.

Currently I'm at the stock height, but will probably lower it by 1 to 1.5 inches in the future.

Any help would be greatly appreciated.

RotaryMachineRx

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You should be safe with those by my account. I'm looking at 18x9.5 +30mm and the only limiting factor I'm having with 265/35's is that my suspension may be a little too soft and cause rubbing on the 265's. With the +40mm offset and 9" width you should have tons of room.

mrx8boy

By tons of room is it going to look sunken or will they be pretty flush compared to the stock wheels?

RotaryMachineRx

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The outside edge of the tire will be 30mm (just under 1.25") further out from the hub than stock wheels.

mrx8boy

And you are running the 18x9.5 +40 with 265's in the front as well? I ask because it seams like the plus 30mm in the front would poke out like .5 inches outside the body of the car.

Any chance you have a picture of the front of your car with the new wheels & tires?

RotaryMachineRx

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No I'm just on stock wheels right now. I'm looking into different wheels and what offsets will work for me and the suspension I have still so I know what to expect when I do buy a set of wheels. I'm looking at a set that is 9.5 width with a +30 offset, not +40, and I know that with a 255/35 tire I will need a fender roll and most likely a slight shave of the rear bumper and front corner light tabs. I am lowered approx 2" on Tein S-Techs and Koni Yellow struts.

You have a wheel that is 10mm more offset meaning the outside of the tire will be 10mm deeper from the inside of the fender. So say you go with a 265 tire that means it is 10mm wider tire, divide that in half because it basically adds 5mm to each side of the wheel and you should still be 5mm further in from the fender than I would be with a +30mm offset on 255's. With stock ride hieght I'd say your chances of rubbing are slim and even if you lowered the car you might still be okay, but a fender roll is not the end of the world either as you can rent a tool to do it yourself and it is pretty easy.

J8635621

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Guys I made a thread about all of this

wfRx8

Ok I know this thread is very long and I've tried to read as many pages out of 435 as I could before I asked any questions. I think I have a good idea of what fits and what CAN fit with fender rolling or the good ol' rubber mallet. I'm just looking for a flush look, as in wheels even with the fenders or as close as possible. No extreme camber, No poke or rake, just flush.
I'm lowered on tein coilover adjustables at about a 2 inch drop.
Heres what I'm seriously thinking of buying

wheels (non staggered) 19x8.75 +35 offset
Still debating on tires? I'm thinking 245/35/19 should fit just fine?
I want to have just about a finger gap between the tire and fender both front and back once the wheels/tires are on
Problems? ideas?
I've also considered deep dish wheels but have mixed feelings about those looks wise and problems that might arise.

wfRx8

I'm hoping to order these this week, any feedback would be greatly appreciated!

DVerdeyen

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From what I am understanding from reading through this thread is that the less positive offset you have you need to make up from lowering and camber? - someone let me know if I am on the right track.

A fellow member SamPappas had a set of XT206-R's at 18x9.5 +10 225/40 and commented this .

My car is currently 2.5" lower all around and running 245/35 +33. If I decided to run the exact same setup as SamPassas except 18x9.5 +10 245/35, what changes would I need to consider? Thanks!

RotaryMachineRx

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No, lowering the car makes it more difficult to fit wider tires. The 245 tires are going to be 20mm wider than Sam's. I'm no expert but I'd say those sized tires will be very difficult to fit at that offset.

RotaryMachineRx

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Again, I'm no expert, but from my understanding those specs should fit with no issues. Check out the link in J8635621's signature

Lariats&Ariats

Will a 265x35x18 with stock backspacing and offset fit front and back if not whats the widest I can run?

hufflepuff

Anyone tried to Rota RT-5 in 17x10 +50? Would fit 255/40/17 autocross-grade tires on an autocross / track day car. I'd be aiming for a 13.5" ride height. This setup would be 1" wider on both sides of the hub centerline. Trying to figure out if this would require any rolling at a reasonable ride height.

Carloshrx8

Hello everyone i was planning on get a pair of Miro Type 398 for my 8 with the fronts 8.5 and rear 9.5 with 35 offset all around i was wondering if this would fit im currently lowered but planning on get adjustable Tein Coilovers also if this would be possible any tire sizes that would be good on these rims? Thank you and any feedback is appreciated

9krpmrx8

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What size rims?

If you are going 18's then don't stagger, just get a good 18 x 9.5 +25-+30 all the way around and run a 245/40-18. 255/35-18, or 265/35-18 depending on what you plan to do with the car. And look at tire specs because the numbers on the tires are more of a rough idea, for example a 245/40-18 of one brand can vary quite a bit in specs compared to a 245/40-18 of another brbrand.

Carloshrx8

Yea man they will be 18's but thanks so much for the response will be looking into this and the tire specs as well again thank you for the feedback

Carloshrx8

Would +35 offset be to much? Cant find 25 or 30 only 20