Hi, im totally newbie at this... so i dont know what tire size i need to buy for my new rim

I have an 03 CL-S

What would be the tire size needed for this rim:

Size: 18x8.5
Offset: 38
P.C.D: 5/114.3
Center Bore: 73.1

Some said this but i dont know what to go with

225/45/18
225/40/18
235/45/18


help please!

Thanks

 

235/45/18 for thar wide of a wheel. 38 offset is kinda low. it will most likely stick out.

 

so this is the best choice and it wont rub or anything right?

 

+45-50 offset

Buy my wheels and you can tuck

 

what i cant i already bought the wheel

so what do you recommend for tire siZE?

 

You're almost guaranteed to stick out past the fenders regardless of tire size. My , sell them and get different wheels. However, if you don't, when you get them on, post some pics, 'cause I want to see what this will look like. Good luck!

 

You will more than likely rub if you're lowered. Almost positive you will. I think the lowest offset is about a +42, with a 225 wide tire. I would stick within the range of +45 and higher.

Did someone recommend this wheel size to you? Or did you just go out and buy them?

 

You will rub if your lowered.
Get rims that fit the car.

And the correct size to keep the speedo accurate is 235-40-18. You should only get 225-40-18 if you know your going to rub with the 235 series.

 

will it stick out with 225-40-18?
because i honestly didnt know that it will stick or not... is there any other way to not have my wheel sticking out

 

The reason you will stick out is 1.) the wheel it too wide and 2.) the offset is too low. you need to bring the offset up to at least a 42 I think. Even with the 42 offfset, you will most likely still have problems with a wheel thats 8.5" wide.

You need to find a different wheel, dude. if you already have them coming or have them, don't waste your money on tires yet.

 

k, thanks for the advice imma try to contact the seller and hope he let me change for a 42+ offset or return them

 

But you will still have a problem because they are too wide....


Finding the right wheels that are different from everyone else's is a bitch for our cars. I should know.

 

+42 is still not gonna work on a 8.5" rim. If you're planning to drop the car more than 1" or so 18x8.5 won't fit unless you can get a +52 or higher offset.

You either need to go with:

18x7.5 +45

or

18x8 +50

 

you don't want this look.

 

I like your wheels NSXNEXT

 

I second that!

 

kay, imma go with you, thanks a lot

 

hmm, are you sure it will sticks out? bcuz my friend has this 20x8.5 ADR Rim and he put it on his 2000 TL and it barely stick out at all so yeah
im still confused

 

so, what is it?

 

you're in love w/ anyone that has C2s.

if ur friend has a 8.5" wide wheel and it doesn't stick out it's probably because his offset is high enough. With your +38 offset; plan on shaving/rolling your fenders.

[BTW 20"s on a 2000 TL = ]

 

LOL I was kidding, only encouraging him to buy my wheels

Why not just do it right and get the right offset?

 

I have 17x7 wheels with a +40mm offset and they even stick out a little with 225/45 tires. You can try, and if the wheels dont fit just take the tires off and get better fitting wheels and put the tires on. Who knows maybe they wont stick out far enough for you to dislike it.