Mr_Pieper

Run the rear ones all around. Roll your fenders. Trim some plastic maybe. Gonna look goofy at stock height.

royalfitz

Your saying run 9.5 +25 all the way around?

And i plan on maybe putting so S techs on it to lower it just a little bit. Im not too keen on rolling fenders :/

Mr_Pieper

If you don't want to roll fenders at all, then fronts all around. 265s will definitely require a bit of work on your original question.

royalfitz

even not being lowered at all?

Im really trying to do the wider rim so i dont need a spacer, and i would like to be staggered. Im bout to put a good bit of money into it and i just wanna be sure on all my ideas before i drop the cash and it not work

Mr_Pieper

Go back a page or two and I have posted pics along with my sizes and offsets for someone else. On S-techs. My fenders are rolled and some plastic trimmed. I had to add some camber in the rear to prevent rubbing.

royalfitz

I hear of people getting away with not rolling their fenders and they have minimal rubbing issues. Say i did my 8.5 up front with 245's and 9.5 with 255 in the rear with stock height.

Mr_Pieper

It will look weird......and rub on every larger bump.

Read this: https://www.rx8club.com/wheels-tires...-flush-195496/

He rubbed 245/40 on 18x8 +25. Notice his fenders are rolled.

royalfitz

It will look wierd how? and he he also has a 25mm spacer on it. plus i do my best to miss all the bumps/sewer caps/uneven pavements. Im not worried about a little rubbing im just not trying to roll my fenders just to get new wheels ya know? rolling my fenders isnt a NEED for me right now i guess thats how to put it

J8635621

iTrader: (10)

You seem sure it will work. Please post pics and tell us how much you like it

Mr_Pieper

It will be the new dubstep. Untz untz rub rub rub.

royalfitz

I need someone to roll my fenders then i guess

Mr_Pieper

You need a rubber mallet and a heat gun.

J8635621

iTrader: (10)

You need someone to lower your car before you try to get all hellaretardflush

royalfitz

it cant be as easy as a rubber mallet and a heat gun...can it?

PichuX8

Alright will 255/35 R18 fit about flush on a stock wheels and my car being lowered about an inch? If it does fit, will it affect my handling negatively?
If it will not fit flush, then will the fit about flush on 18X8.5 wheels with 25mm offset?

I feel like it won't fit at all on the stock wheels, but I just want to make sure,
Mike

Fister_Roboto

Those will fit on the stock wheels. The sidewalls may have a slight bulge though.

9krpmrx8

iTrader: (46)

You need to compare the actual spec of the brand/model 255/35-18 against a stock 225/45-18 or a 245/40-18 (pick your brand/model) and then decide if you want to run it. It's not just about the numbers on the side wall. They are more of a rough estimate than actual size.

PichuX8

Alright but the difference between brands isn't too big right? Also would the 18x8.5 wheels with 31mm offset, and about an inch of lowering sit close to flush with the fenders? I don't want to change the track of the car too much from stock, that why I'm asking.

Thanks,
Mike

seamybaby

Heres what i ended up with guys maybe help someone.....

Ultralite wheels 18x9.5 ET35 all round with 245/40/18 pirelli tyres lowered on tein springs with no rubbing issues or any bodywork mods...........

yomomspimp06

I spy a 40th anniversary badge

seamybaby

Yeah shes the anniversary model...............

9krpmrx8

iTrader: (46)

Looks good man. I would say the safest wheel/tire combo is what you are running - 5mm of offset. But most won't notice 5mm either way.

TeamRX8

iTrader: (25)

Rule #1 in hellaflushretard club is that if it bolts on and fits then you're an idiot

Danmn858

iTrader: (10)

seamybaby

That all depends on the woman......lol cheers guys..........