Best Fit for 18X8.5 FNO1R-C
02-12-2006, 09:56 AM
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Best Fit for 18X8.5 FNO1R-C
I apologize for adding yet another fitment question on but I searched all threads a discussion on this specific rim. Three questions:
1) Has anyone used an 18X8.5 5Zigen FNO1R-C rim with a 48 offset on their 8?
2) If so, what is the optimal tire size? I've concluded a 235/40/18 is best for that rim width but can I expect any rubbing problems?
3) Finally, will I experience any rubbing if I use the Tein STechs with the above fitment?
My thanks in advance.
1) Has anyone used an 18X8.5 5Zigen FNO1R-C rim with a 48 offset on their 8?
2) If so, what is the optimal tire size? I've concluded a 235/40/18 is best for that rim width but can I expect any rubbing problems?
3) Finally, will I experience any rubbing if I use the Tein STechs with the above fitment?
My thanks in advance.
02-12-2006, 10:13 AM
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good choice on wheels. a lot of people are running 245/40's on their stock rims, so....yeah....
you may want a slightly wider configuration. at least 245, i would say...my 245s are coming for my stock rims tomorrow!!! & rubbing should not be a problem.
you may want a slightly wider configuration. at least 245, i would say...my 245s are coming for my stock rims tomorrow!!! & rubbing should not be a problem.
02-13-2006, 01:00 AM
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Do you think I'll have any issues with the 48 offset (I believe them come in a 43 but I wasn't sure about the spoke dimensions/space)? Thanks for the size tip - I'll probably go 245.
02-13-2006, 04:41 AM
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Originally Posted by litig8
Do you think I'll have any issues with the 48 offset (I believe them come in a 43 but I wasn't sure about the spoke dimensions/space)? Thanks for the size tip - I'll probably go 245.
no you wont.. im running a 25 offset so you should have no problems at all since you will be pretty much stock looking..
02-13-2006, 05:46 AM
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A +48 offset on a wheel that size sounds like a fwd offset. I would expect you to look for something closer to the +42 range. I am running a +35mm offset on 18x8.5 with 245/40's.
02-13-2006, 10:04 AM
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Originally Posted by murix
A +48 offset on a wheel that size sounds like a fwd offset. I would expect you to look for something closer to the +42 range. I am running a +35mm offset on 18x8.5 with 245/40's.
02-22-2006, 10:52 AM
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I'd go +43 as well. I'm running a 9" +40 and have no issues with a 245 tire. In theory a +35 should be your limit on a 8.5" wide wheel. so if you can get +43 go with that. Widen the wheel track. On another note, we are a distributor for 5zigen. If you're interested please contact me with the best price you've gotten so far and i'll see what i can do to better service you.
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02-22-2006, 02:27 PM
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The stock tires will fit just fine--wait till its time for new tires then go with the 245s--thats my plan, I'm ordering new rims this weekend and plan on using the factory tires on 18x8.5 all around, but I just bought new Nittos last month--so I'm keeping them on there.
02-22-2006, 04:20 PM
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Yeah, you might want to be careful. I had a 8.5" rim with a +38mm offset and had to put a spacer in because it rubbed a caliper. I would go with either a 255/40/18 or for a more popular size a 245/40/18.
10-21-2008, 04:43 PM
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Okay here goes a thread resurection!
I need to know a definite answer as to whether a 18x8.5 +30mm offset will work with a modestly lowered (Tein H-Tech F-1" R-0.3") RX-8. Also what tire size should I be running?
My head is spinning from searching!
I know the wheel will stick out 26mm more than stock and will need 14mm more inner clearance but I don't know how this will interfer with fenders with the mild drop.
I need to know a definite answer as to whether a 18x8.5 +30mm offset will work with a modestly lowered (Tein H-Tech F-1" R-0.3") RX-8. Also what tire size should I be running?
My head is spinning from searching!
I know the wheel will stick out 26mm more than stock and will need 14mm more inner clearance but I don't know how this will interfer with fenders with the mild drop.
10-23-2008, 04:37 AM
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i'm running 8.5" @ +38 with 245/40/18 and i'm pretty darn close to rubbing with no drop but it looks like some have run 19x9.5" at +40 lowered without an issue (https://www.rx8club.com/showthread.php?t=157234)
10-23-2008, 01:07 PM
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Im running them in 8.5 225 up front and 9.5 255 in the rear. I DO NOT have springs, but I don't rub at all either.
Best price for them right now is here:
https://www.rx8club.com/showthread.php?t=157234
Best price for them right now is here:
https://www.rx8club.com/showthread.php?t=157234
10-23-2008, 08:02 PM
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The best fit for an 18x8.5 FN01R-C is the garbage can.
SRSLY.
I'm running 18x9.5 +35 all around with 245/40R18 Dunlop Z1 tires. I will be switching to 255/40R18 tires in a few months when these wear out.
I have no rubbing issues at all. I'm on S-Techs.
Lesson of the day: Go big or go home.
SRSLY.
I'm running 18x9.5 +35 all around with 245/40R18 Dunlop Z1 tires. I will be switching to 255/40R18 tires in a few months when these wear out.
I have no rubbing issues at all. I'm on S-Techs.
Lesson of the day: Go big or go home.
10-24-2008, 12:32 AM
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dont worry you will not rub running +30 at all especially at 8.5 all around because i have 8.5 +30 in the front with 245 and 9.5 +34 in the rear with 275 and i only rub when my car is full. well i got my rear fenders rolled now and its not even hard or a bad thing to roll your fenders. i am thinking of selling my rims and go for a more aggressive offset soon too because i still dont think its aggressive enough.