derrick

Quick one ...

8.5" with +50 offset ... you will barely make it if you cut tabs / roll fenders with skinny tires.

9.5" with +55 offset (math: 1" = 25mm ... offset measured in millimeters)

So essentially you are going 20 wider (-25 mm rim + 5 mm offset) ... no way unless you plan on driving with negative camber (or a custom widebody kit)

LIPPSTUH

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thanks derrick, do you get sick of answering these questions. i'm just a bit tired of looking for the "right" set of wheels. i mean i have a good set up right now, but its so hard finding rims that will "fit".


anyways, here's another one. i know i know, it USUALLY doesn't fit, but i just have to ask.

19x8.5 +38
12mm from 50 (which is perfect supposedly). so it sticks out about 1/2 an inch than the "perfect" 8.5 set up. now here's my reasoning: a +50 with 225 or 235 with a no finger drop has to cut tabs. but the rim itself isn't perfectly aligned with the fender. meaning its still sitting "inside" a little bit. We go with this set up so our TIRES don't rub. i want the rim to be perfectly aligned with the fender, but don't want to go neg. camber. i don't mind raising the car to .5-1 finger... i don't mind running 225... MAYBE 215... but i hella don't want to run crazy camber.. no more than 1.5 or even 2 degrees. doable? tell me how much it would stick out using the fender as reference and how to fit it (cut tabs, roll fenders, etc).

thanks once again, i know u get these questions all the time, i hope u're not too fed up to help us out. stupid offsets for our cars =[

derrick

^ You'll have to ask the guys who are dropped to be 100% sure. One thing that is very important ... even though there are measurements on rims ... there is still variability among those measurement. :wtf: It's almost like women's clothing... what does a size 4 mean?

Anyway, with a 8.5" rim with +50 offset ... regardless of how thin your tire is, you will definitely have to cut tabs, and almost definitely have to roll fenders to make things "flush" with the body. Also ... what suspension are you using? You might want a stiffer setup along with thinner tires (215 or 225 wide) to minimize rebound / potential for rubbing.

I'm not a big fan of running negative camber. Anything beyond 1 degree ... you will start to see significant wear in a fairly short period of time. You'll have to rotate tires fairly often (at every oil change would be my advice ...)

Good luck. I'll be the first to admit I don't know the limits of how wide a rim you can go before running into trouble ...

NoLimitDeC

How bad would it be if i were to put 18x8 Enkei wheels with +45 offset? (03' TL-p) thanks.

[[sorry if this has already been asked, didnt wanna look through 23795683 pages]]

derrick

Dude ... read page 1, first post:
3mm isn't a lot of difference but if you add 3mm with ride height, width of tire, etc ... it could warrant the need to cut tabs / roll fenders.

If you are riding stock height, then get a 225/40/18 size tire to minimize need to cut tabs / roll fenders.

LIPPSTUH

iTrader: (2)

i think it'll fit, i say just do it if you like them... a person did run 19x8 +40 said it sits flush.... slight modifications htough.

NoLimitDeC

ill be on stock suspension for a while, but sooner or later im gonna drop it.. i read the first post, but i just wanted to know if it would be really bad or just slightly bad to have a lower offset by 3mm.. thanks though.

lippstuh, yeah i think ill probably just go ahead with them.. theyer the Enkei RPM2's if you wanna know.. lol

MurdaZ

iTrader: (1)

i plan on going the same size rims, but i will be dropped...close to no gap or 1 finger gap...what would u think the tire size should be? 225 or 235? 40 or 35?

thanks

sjo

iTrader: (2)

What about 19" Advan Model 5's?

19"x8 with 5x114.3 Bolt Pattern with a 45 Offset.

Will it fit? Where does camber come in? Do I need it?

MurdaZ

iTrader: (1)

answers plz?!!?

derrick

To be on the safe side, look at 225/40/18.

235 is probably too wide with such a wide rim.
35 aspect is too thin ... you'll probably have problems finding tires that size ... and there are always issues with circumference and speedo calibration. (ie don't exceed +/- 3% of OEM tire circumference)

MurdaZ

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great, thanks a lot man

parvo99

For another reference, I'm running 18x8 +48 offset 235/40/18 tires dropped on HR springs with 1.5degrees neg. camber. I haven't rolled my fenders, and I clear the inside lip by about 2mm.

02type-s

a 225 would fit better and allow you to have NO camber.

2003 TL-S NAVI in LA

I know, I'm lazy and my brain power is low. I read through several pages in this thread and still I have one question I'm sure someone will be able to easily answer.
I have 03 type S with no suspension modifications. I bent 2 rims on a huge pothole a few days ago and all my tires need replacing. I found a guy selling his oem rims and tires from his 07 type S. specs are:
RIMS: diameter 17" offset 45 width 8J (does this mean 8"?)
TIRES: Michelin Pilot HX MXM4 235/45ZR17
Bolt pattern matches: 5 x 114.3

WILL THEY FIT?
Will I have any ABS problems or will my my drive ratio be affected since I currently have 215/50R17?

2003 TL-S NAVI in LA

I think I answered my own question... 235's probably a bit too wide for my car with only a 45 offset.
The real issue is that they would probably look super STU-PID on my car!

fsttyms1

235 is too wide with that offset.

02type-s

a 225 would work tho, there are a couple ppl on here that pull them off quite nicely, but its GOTTA be dropped to look right.

Tampa TL

Quick question.

I will be purchasing a set of rims soon after I sell the ones I currently own. The new wheels will be 18x8 45 offset. I have the Tein Basics for my 01 TL and I have it lowered all the way. I'm also buying some replacement springs to lower them about an inch more. I'm planning on tucking the top of the tire or maybe a little more. I already have a camber kit (front n back) and I rolled all four fenders. Now my question is, what size tire should I buy to make this work? I know it wont be perfect but I'm aware you need a certain size tire for going this low, depending on your wheels. I was thinking of getting 215/40? I currently have 225/40 on my rims but these are18x7.5, i'm not sure on what to get. Please help me out

02type-s

Stick with the 225/40

Tampa TL

Will those stretch with that size rim? I'm trying to have the tire stretch (like VIP style) so I can have a little more clearance for the tire so it won't rub.

MurdaZ

iTrader: (1)

215 will stretch

Tampa TL

So 215/40 will be good for a 18x8 rim? I don't want the tire to be too skinny either, I mean last time I had 215/35 and those were terrible. Every little bump would hit the rim...

MurdaZ

iTrader: (1)

well actually, 215=8.5 inches rougly, depending on how much u want it to give it that stretch look, 205 would be "ok" also.....but really, with ur suspensions set up i dont think its worth it...

Tampa TL

I'm dropping the car more once I get the replacement springs. Like i said, I'm planning on tucking the tire.

Anyways, I may just go with 225/35.

02type-s

Just stick with the 225, a 215 would not look good on 18s. If you are trying to go VIP why are you getting 18 inch wheels??

Tampa TL

I'm not trying to go VIP, I simply can't afford it right now. I just want a lower drop without the rubbing problems so I want to make sure I buy the right size tire. Anything bigger than 18 will just bring the car higher off the ground and to me, it looks stupid unless you have air suspension.

Never Summer

Just wondering, what size rims/tires would I need to go with to get a completely flush look with the top of the fender? Or would getting spacers be easier than rims?

02type-s

My 19x8 +40 with 225/35/19 sit real flush.

Never Summer

Good to know. Unfortunately the wheels I want only come in 18's, but they should still look alright.

02type-s

^ VERY nice!

Never Summer

Thanks! I just need to save up a bit more at this point. What size tires should I run with a 18x8.5 wheel? I would do 7.5 wide but I think that's too narrow personally.

02type-s

Stick with the 8.5 for sure. Tire size depends on offset. It it will fit, so a 235/40/18, but if fitment is close, do a 225/40/18.

Never Summer

After a bit of searching I can get the wheels in gold with a 45 offset, will that work with the TL? What size tires should I run with that?

blkboindville

Will 2o's fit if u put lifters on your TL

Never Summer

No, 20's will not fit. Unless you like your car looking like :theghey:

caligirl2k

02type-s

I would run a 225. Everything should fit fine.

02type-s

Are you talking about LIFTING a TL to fit 20s?? I hope to god you are kidding. IF you get the right width and offset they can fit. But it looks ghetto and horrible. Its a great way to ruin a nice car..

pnthr30

I believe these would work.........can someone please confirm?

ADM M-Sport
17" x 7"
215/45/17
+48 mm offset

Car is not currently dropped, but plan on a modest drop in the future......still ok?

Thanks!