I think I need to do some more research. Reading what's in your signature as well.

 

F:19x9.5 +22
R:19x11 +25
I lowered it i do not know the exact amount. Would this fit and what size tires should i run?

 

I bought a set of wheels and have a small rubbing issue with the rear wheels. I have 19X9.5 +43 with Michelin Pilot Super Sport 265/35R19. I am at stock height but plan to lower on MS springs which drops me 20 mm or 0.8 in. Would switching to 255/35R19 fix my issue or am I looking at a roll either way? And how will the 20 mm drop change things? How much more room (if any) will I need to make that work? I understand the 255 tires would give me 5 mm per side less tire and 0.25 in smaller overall diameter, but I'm not sure how the stretch (though minimal) and lowering springs plays into all of this.

I know fender rolls are easy and fairly cheap, but I'm not really wanting to do that at this time. Also, I understand I might need to shave the tabs in the wheel wells. That I'm not as concerned with. So, will 255s give me enough clearance with stock fenders on the 19x9.5 +43, even when lowered? Thanks in advance.

 

19x9.5 +43 shouldn't rub with 265s even though you have some taller than normal ones. You sure it's a big time rub? Can you say where it is rubbing? MANY people have run 275s on a similar spec wheel without issue (even lowered). I'd suggest s-techs over the MS springs too

 

Shouldn't have a problem. You shouldn't really have a problem now either

 

I have attached some pictures (hopefully it worked) of what I suspect is the area the tires rub. I only had these on for 40 miles, maybe less, so there isn't really a scuff where they rubbed. I probably only heard that god awful sound 5 times before I could take them back off. Before I took them off, I put my car on a lift and put a block under one rear tire, then loaded the trunk with weight until the tire hit the fender lip. I don't have a picture of that but from memory I marked some red lines on the pictures of where it seemed to hit. I may have also had some contact with the tabs on the plastic wheel well liners as well, but it was too hard to see in there and there really wasn't any wear there either to tell for sure.

I would say I need about 1/4" more clearance to clear the fender lip, maybe a bit more, it's hard to tell how the wheel will pivot and tuck under there. It looked like I had about that much room on the inside of the wheel so that if I had a higher offset (like +50ish), it would just barely fit, inside and out. I plan to put a front wheel (19x8.5 +36, so 7mm more clearance on the rim at least, with 245/35R19 Pilot SS) to see if that fits. That would at least tell me if the wheel has enough clearance or not. Most likely the tire is the issue though.

So all of that being said, I know a 255 tire will help, but do you think it would help ENOUGH? Also, how does a drop play into this? I'm thinking it just means the wheel/tire will just kind of tuck in less before it travels far enough to contact the fender, which would hurt my cause, though I'm not sure to what extent.

Does anyone have this same setup (19x9.5 +43 with 265/35R19) and not have issues with stock fenders and ride height?

To answer the rest of your questions, I don't know what you consider a big time rub, but I have to corner slowly or I rub and if I hit train tracks or a dip in the road/pothole I rub.

I talked to another guy with Volk GTS 19x9.5 +42 (different brake clearance) with 275's and he said he rubbed a little, but thought 265s might be ok.

Also, why would you go with S-techs? I already have the MS shocks/springs and can't really afford to be lower with all of the steep driveways I encounter on a regular basis, but I'd like to hear why the Tein's are better in your opinion.

 

would 18x10 +22 fit with 275/35/18 wide tires with 10mm fender flares on back and 10mm wider front fenders fit all around?

 

275 could be a tight fit and definitely need to roll the fenders and possibly shave a few things. Really depends on the specific tire and its profile. Tires can vary in size between brands.

 

damn, those tires are hell wide! Looks sick! I just picked up2 michelin super sport tires off craigslist for $100 245's and I thought they were wide ha

 

I'm talking about using pan speed rear flare and b n front fenders with 18x10 +22 with 275/35/18 tires for time attack

 

You wont need flares to fit those wheels, just do a tire thats a little slimmer like a 265 or 255. (Assuming you don't want to run much camber)

 

no camber lol but will it work up front with the 18x10+22 265/35/18 with out rubbing?

 

So in this case if I want it about flush would a wheel with around +22 to 25mm do the job? Do I have that right since our stick wheels are 50mm and a 25mm spacer makes those wheels flush?

I'm thinking I might do a 255/40/18 tire on a 18 x 9.5 wheel with the offset I mentioned above.

 

not without rolling and shaving

 

Offset and width go hand in hand. Change in width also changes the necessary offset

255/40 is too tall if lowered

 

Makes sense. I might just do 245/40 then. I'd go as low as 245/35 but that thin of a tire wall makes me nervous.

 

Any advice? Are the Pilot SS just way above average for a tire of this size?

 

Yea they are very wide. Nothing a little but of work wouldn't fix

 

ok crazy ? comin lol if I have 18x10+22 and have the pan speed flares which add 10mm could I run 285/35/18 in the rear?

 

So my RPF1s 18x9.5 +38 came in the mail, along with 245/40 tires. After reading some more threads regarding wheels and tire fitments, i feel like i screwed myself over with the tires sizes. I am lowering it this sunday with stance coilovers, after I install my new wheels. Trying to tuck my wheels in. Will I have huge problems with rubbing and whatnot? Or will a fender roll suffice?

 

Probably won't even need a fender roll.

 

Oh, I read your message wrong. PHEW. Thought you said " Probably wont fit even with fender roll" but THANKS, had me worried for a bit there :D IM excited

 

Considering a couple different wheels. Which size will fit best? Looking for a flush look and not a lot of work, fender roll at max. Lowered on S-techs. Thinking 245/40/18 or 245/40/17, dont want any poke, prefer the look of a meaty tire.

17x9 +35
18x8.5 +20
18x8.5 +35
18x8.75 +35
18x9.5 +35


Thoughts?

 

Suggestions on tire for 18x10 +25 rear. fenders are rolled. lowered a fair amount. Thanks

 

Hey guys, so I want to run a really unusual setup. I want to go from my stock 18 inch wheels to 19x10's all around. Obviously I know I would be compromising the ride quality with this setup, but the rims look amazing and its definitely something I'm willing to try. The only offsets available are 20 and 38. I want to go with 38, but I'm wondering if anyone has ever done this setup, 19x10 +38 all around. My suspension is stock, might possibly drop the car on tein s tech springs in the future, but i am willing to roll the fenders. Does anyone have this setup and will I have any rubbing?