After 1 year of saving Im finally ready to buy my wheels. I just want to get the final fitment right.

So I have the rs7 which is lowered on Trd springs. I'm planning to get coilovers later but those are adjustable so it's no worry. So what will fit better.
I want the wheels to poke out just a bit but I don't want to roll fenders, and I don't want to have to adjust camber. Hopefully I'm not asking for too much.

So what will be the best:
18 x 8 +35 or +28
18 x 9 +38 or +30

Btw I'm picking up some Work xd9s.

 

18x9 +30

 

18x9 +30 will poke about 1/2" up front, and be dead flush in the rear.

The rear hubs sit in from the edge of the fenders about 1/2" more than the front hubs, so unless you go with staggered fitment you will need rear spacers if you want the front and rear poke to match. Do you prefer staggered wheel widths or rear spacers?

If you want to run wheels with a bit of poke, and no fender rolling, then you'll just need to run stretched tires.

 

Thanks guys!!! What tire size should I run.

I was considering staggered but I really don't like the look of it on a box. It looks better on longer cars. IMO

So the 18x9 +30 should work just fine without rub or rolling?

 

If you're going to be "dead flush" then you will have to roll the fender. Although I'd think you'll be fine on TRDs. Even with DF210s on the rear of our RS7 it's got too much wheel gap for me.

 

I'd actually suggest the 18x8 +35 with 10mm rear spacers and 225/40 tires.

 

Wheel gap makes baby Jesus cry.

 

So will that poke out a bit or just sit dead flush. Thanks for all the help. I just want to make the right purchase. Those work wheels don't come cheap.

 

Those will actually be pretty much dead flush, or maybe just the slightest bit tucked.

If you want a bit of poke, then go with the 18x8 +28 and 10mm rear spacers, but you'll need a little more stretch on the tires to keep from rubbing... 205/45-18 should be enough stretch, as well as filling out the tire/fender gap better than 215/40 tires.

 

The +28 is probably what I'm trying to look for. Im predicting some rubbing though if some of the homies sat in the car though. Does that sound right?

With the +35, will I need some tire stretch just to avoid any type of rubbing with a load?

 

18x9 +38 with 215/40's all around is what I'd go with. Then again, I have a fender roller and I'd make them fit even if they didn't. Spacers in the rear.

 

Now I'm thinking of safety. I sometimes or mostly on weekends have my family in the box. My wife and 2 kids. Ive been reading that it really isn't safe to have stretched tires.

So will the 18x8 +28 with stretched tires be a safety issue or
Should I stick to 18x8 +35 to be on the safe side.

 

Stretched tires do leave the sidewalls (as well as the wheel lips) more exposed to damage or tearing from potholes in the road. The wheel lips are also very exposed to curb rash. Additionally, the 225/40-18 tire size is readily available with good prices and selection at most tire stores. I still like 18x8 +35, but then I'm not a fan of wheel poke or tire stretch.