will a 18x8 with 45 offset work on 225/40/18 or will it rub? not lowered on a 98 3.2tl

 

I would think it would rub. I think with a 8" wide wheel you will need to go +50 on the offset. Not sure though, but I do know when I had my CL-S rim with 235/45/17's and dropped with Eibach Pro kit it did rub when I had someone in the back seat and went over a bump or dip. And the CL-S rims are only 7" wide and +55 offset.

 

I think that 8" may be too wide. I have 17x7 +42 offset and im not lowered and get a very slight rub sometimes when takin a turn and having someone in the back. But i am using 225-50s and the tires bow over the rims like a "rash protector" so i think that has an affect on my rub issue. But I think that 8" is to wide regardless of tires and offset.

 

would a 18x7.5 be better with a 45 offset b/c i found a wheel i like in those specs 2

 

I have 18X8 45 offset with 225/40/18 NOT dropped doesn't rub. Has rubbed twice in three years over one particularly bad bump. Will rub if lowered though, can guarantee that.

 

CL type s wheels are 17x7.5...I have those on my car with a prokit. Doesn't rub at all.

 

I'm still on the prowl for rims too. I've backed off of the CL-S rim idea. I used to like them but now I'm thinking 18's.

Anyway, I know it's all about what I like, but what do you guys think would work for a black car? I like gunmetal rims. They look wicked standing alone (in photographs) but would it be too dark on a black car?

 

do you have a 3.2, wackjum? Im guessing you do since you were considering the cl-s. There are PLENTY of styles to choose from for the 3.2... I would personally go all out and get 18 chromie chromes

 

Yup, 3.2. I don't know what I want anymore TLBaller. I settle on a new style every other day. However, I just can't see myself with chromies. No slight to anybody. My dad has a Navigator with big chromies and I feel like P. Diddy everytime I'm in it.

You know, I just now realized there's a special subthread for wheels and such. Sorry Ken and Mike and all of the other Moderators we have now. I didn't see it.