i'm planning on getting Axis Supermesh which are 18x8.5 with 42 offset. will that work with Tein S-Techs? is it too low? will it rub?

i plan on using 225/40/18 tires.

 

you should be fine

 

Yeah it should be fine, just don't go over speed bumps too fast.

 

with that wheel width and offset your rim is gunna be about 5/8" closer to the springs. you may wanna measure and be sure you have that kind of clearance.

 

omg. i called Axis today for some more information.. found out they discontinued the Axis Supermesh in 18 inch size. ARGH.. basically if you can find a shop that still has them in stock.. then buy em fast.

 

it will rub.

espeically the front, i have a feelin it might. a lil rubbin on tight turns, and going over bumps fast. ESPEICALLY when the shocks are blown

im runnin on 235/40/17's on S techs and blown shocks and i rub when i MTN run because of those lil bumps...

going to fast

 

so a 2.4" drop in front is too much? what other spring out there offers a 2" then. i think the H-Tech and the TRD springs aren't aggressive enough from the pictures i have seen.

 

dont go with such a wide wheel/tire and you wont have that problem.

 

No. A 18x8.5 will not rub the calipers or suspension parts. This setup has been done by a member on yoursciontc.com. Most people on here assume it will rub based on what they've been told by other members who are guessing. It's a lot of passing on false information from word of mouth.

This guy on www.yoursciontc.com has done this setup and does not rub at all.