Freaknic713

Whats the best tire size I can fit on 18x8.5 xxr 523? I seen most people fit 215/35r18 but I was thinkin about 205/40r18 would be better. Im drop, about 4 inches off the floor and yes i know I'm gonna have 2 rolled fenders or probably even pull them, I'm willing to do that but I want my tires to stretch the most I can. Sorry for pic size too lazy to crop.

marcba89

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offset of the wheels?

marcba89

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check out the houston thread in the regions section since youre form Houston

yeedatoy

put some 225 or 235s on them so you don't die and you can take advantage of having a wider wheel and have fun cornering! Looks like you run 235/45's now?

Freaknic713

yeah thas the stock size for 06 tl the wheels i got on now it does handle better than the 03 tl wheels but 235 and 225 on 8.5 wont be much of a stretch plus im mainly trying to strech so i dont rub so much

+40 if im not mistaken which is a lil to low but i think i can make them work

randomthought

I'm running 225/45 right now. I probably should have gone with a lower aspect ratio, but I'm okay with them. For 8.5, 225 is the lowest I would recommend.

yeedatoy

you shouldn't need much of a stretch to run those wheels. You'd be better off just rolling your fenders up front and running the 225s. Are your tabs trimmed in the rear? There is a member here running 8.5s with a 42 offset and either 225s or 235s and isn't rubbing. Your rear wheels dont seem cambered in much for the drop that you have. Are you running a camber kit?

yeedatoy

Also, it seems you still have your front fender liners in, if you do then thats likely a big part of the problem. You can cut the centers out and leave the rest. Tires tend to rub a lot on the fender clips.

Freaknic713

yeah tabs are trimmed and cambers in front and back, fenders are rolled a lil but not all the way flat. all fender liners are out too. so u think i shouldn't stretch them? also if i camber them a lil negative will it be better to be stretch or flat?

03TLinAK

Hey man how low did you go as far as suspension right here? Im trying to figure out how low to go on mine, and this looks about what I want.

Freaknic713

I really don't know man i bought some cheap springs call drop-zone. they were suppose to drop it like 3' but the're made for the accord so since our cars are heavier it drop like 4' i do like the drop i got thou but shocks mess up quick. im trying to get the function and form coil overs but ima get my wheels first.