captain_crunch

I'm looking at purchasing a set of 18x9.5 +25 Work 11R-FT's for my 3G TL.

Can I get away without having to roll fenders with a mild 2-2.5" drop? Also, how much of a strech would 225 tires be on the wheels?

I'm trying to stay away from pulling fenders and ridiculous camber. Is this do-able?

Thanks

ASASN21

It's more than doable in the rear, even with 235 tires. I'm running 9.5" +30 in the rear with 235 tires and I have zero rubbing without touching my fenders. For the front, you will have to roll the fenders, and more than likely have to run 225 tires on the front wheels.

bforbrian

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225/40 up front 235/40 in the rear.
Great wheel choice, btw.

jwr0ng626

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https://acurazine.com/forums/3g-tl-tires-wheels-suspension-97/varrstoen-lovin-822716/
^pics of 18x9.5 +22 with 225/40 all around and no fender work

murph145

fender work isnt a big deal just cut off the inner bead with a 4.5" angle grinder and ametal blade its not hard and gives you lots of extra room... depends on how low you are but i was running 19"x9.5" +25 in the rear with a 235/35/19 tire and mine needed to be cut in the rear to make them not rub....

08-TL-S

i started a thread asking for help about the set up i want. 18x8.5 +25 offset. members have been telling me i will have to roll/cut fenders and use 225 tires. i think yours being 9.5 will definately need to roll/cut

jwr0ng626

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^not true, I had 18x9.5 +22 w/ 225/40 tires
NO fender mod
lowered with ~1 finger gap or less all around with NO rub (even with 5 ppl in car) UNLESS I hit a big bump during a turn

08 TLS, I would personally go w/ 235/40 on that 18x8.5 +25, but 225/40 will be completely in the clear

08-TL-S

did you have 18x9.5 +22 w/ 225/40 tires on all 4 corners? you didn't have to roll/cut the front or rear fenders? do you have any pics? thanks

SharksBreath

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captain_crunch

thanks for the input fellas.
I'm a little hesitant to run a 205 tire as the stretch seems a little excessive for me. Anyone know if I can pull off a 235-45-18 on the front and how much negative camber will I need?
I don't plan on slamming the car.

Thanks,