my question is should i go with a 35 offset or a 38 offset?


I have s-techs. i will deside on tires to night

 

Either way you are pushing the wheels out further than stock. +35 will be more flush the the +38...but its just 3mm...not all that noticeable. Im going +35 when get my rims but more for BBK clearancee and the fact they only have the wheels I want in +35 or +45

 

thanks instigator,

i just looked at your car. it looks just like my car. the only difference is under the hood. i don't have header yet, i have ebay cai. oh, spoiler also

i ordered the 35 offset

 

Do you guys think that a 45 offset on a 18"-8" wheel will be sitting too far in the wheel well? Ive been looking into this wheel i want but thats the only offset offered. Also what would be the best tire size for an 18-8?

Thanks!

 

You can use this calculator to see what the wheel offset will change:

http://www.1010tires.com/WheelOffsetCalculator.asp

it looks like it will extend the outer lip by approx 13mm which will set it out quite a bit further than stock.

You can also use their tire size calculator to check on tires

http://www.1010tires.com/TireSizeCalculator.asp

Something in a 225 or 235 in a 35 series will probably work well.

A 235/35-18 will be about as close to stock overall diameter as you can get.

 

Let me ask you this. If you have a 17"-8" wheel with a 45 it would be the same as a 18"-8" with a 45 offset right? Like as far as having the wheel tucked in. Cause there are 2 guys on here that have this same rim but 17"-8" with a 45-46 offset and they say it sits flush???

 

No..an 8" wheel with a +45 offset will stick out 13mm further on either side than a 7" wheel with a +45 offset. Remeber you have 1" of extra wheel to work with.

You can see the numbers by typing the dimensions on the wheel offest calcualtor here: http://www.1010tires.com/WheelOffsetCalculator.asp

 

I knew that a 7" wide wheel compared to a 8" wide wheel would be different but My question is if it matters if its a 18"-8" or a 17"-8" Both being 8" wide?

Thanks For the help! IM a first timer with this wheel stuff

 

nope..outer diameter wont change anything

 

thanks for the info!

 

do you think a 225/40WR18 tire would fit ok?

 

It will end up being about 1/2" taller than the stock setup. Im not too sure about the clearance with you being on S-Techs..You may want to PM some people that have those springs with 18s and see if they have any problems.

 

I have trd springs

 

Oh..nevermind...you will probably be OK with the TRD..dont take my word for it though

 

I run 225/40/18 with trd springs, you'll be fine...not even close to rubbing

 

On EBAY someone is selling STERN brand 18x8.5 rims, has anybody gone this wide? And does it require a wide-body kit?

 

i put on my rims today 18x8 35 offset. there is not a rub in them... I love the ride. the stechs are perfect for the 18's 35 offset... i will try to get pictures up tomorrow

 

what tires did use wayne?

 

nankang ns2 225 40 18