I'm looking at some wheels that are 18" x 8" & are only available in +40. I'd be running 235/40-18 Michelin Pilot Sport PS2s & am lowered with Eibach's Pro Kit. Should I consider this wheel or forget it. Thanks for the help in advance.

 

First of all, check this thread out: https://acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=20434

vwong is running +40 offset and 235 tires and he has some rubbing. Then again his car is very low.

 

Well, I was looking at the ASA AR1 (black with polished lip) for my car but Tire Rack only has it listed in 17" x 7" & has the silver with polished lip listed in 18" x 7.5". They have the 18" x 8" listed for the TL (auto...no Brembos). Maybe ASA makes them in different offsets. The black ones aren't in stock yet, I guess it's a new item.

 

They show the BBS RS-GT in 18" x 8" with a +40mm offset fitting the TSX though. Strange...maybe because they cost $816.00 per rim. I guess I should call them.

 

They will fit, even 20x9" will fit with 30 offset, but it sure will be ugly with rims protruding out like mad.

18x8 40mm will protrude out a little bit from the wheel fender. You'd need to lower your car quite aggressively coupled with some negative camber in order for the wheels to sit flush and have a clean look. I believe that's what Vwong did to his car. I'm running 17x8 with 45mm offset, and it's sticking out 1mm-2mm. My car doesnt have the oem ground skirts, so naturally the wheels look a bit protruded compared to one with the kit.

-K

 

tirerack's recommendation are bogus, they don't know what fits our car. don't look at our car's fitment, just see what sizes the wheel comes in general.

 

Meh...I decided to go with a 17" x 8" (+48mm offset) with 235/45-17 Michelin Pilot Sport PS2s. Thanks guys.

 

What rims did you end up going with?

 

Just Rota Torques (Work Emotion knockoffs). Nothing spectacular. Going with a rim @ that price point allows me more budget for tires. I'm sure I'll catch hell from people for putting the Rotas on & am fully prepared for the onslaught of negativity.