dssmith

Hey guys!

I've got an 08 TL with 18" aftermarket rims. At the time I bought them, I didn't realize that they were 18x7.5 because the tires I was using had a significant lip.

Now that I realize how narrow they actually are, I'm planning to upgrade to either 18x8.5 or 18x9.5. I already have camber kits installed from my drop, so I can accommodate wider rims. Any thoughts or the best size for performance? And if I go as wide at 18x9.5, do you think I'll have any problems rubbing the fender without a steep camber?

Thanks!

jwr0ng626

iTrader: (1)

what size are ur tires? without camber, yes you'll have rubbing issues

Italiano

How low are you?

Ricky Pounds

Besides the camber, what is the offset of the wheels? Bear in mind that id you go over the +35 offset with an aggressive camber, you may have trouble at high speed and loosing traction from the rear! I spoke to the tech's at work wheels as i have seen so many people going with + 22's 20's 17's etc, and he told me that this is really to make the car look nice, but it spells trouble if you are a spirited driver. 8.5's and 9.5's are oke, but within a +38 and +39 offset. You cand give any of the wheel manufacturer's a call, and ask, I am sure they can clear that doubt!

Italiano

Zzzzzzz..........

Ricky Pounds

Yup.....take no advice from sleepers!!

dssmith

Hey,

So sorry it took my a couple days to get back. I had to check specs on the wheels from the manufacturer. Offset is +32 front and +35 rear.

Rear has a camber kit and I just ordered the kit for the front.

Tire size will be 245/40/18 if I go with 18x8.5.

1" Eibach drop kit & Konis.

Do you think if I went as wide as 9.5" I'd get wheel-well rub?

Thanks again for your help!

Ricky Pounds

If you are going with a camber kit, you should have no problem with the 9.5. Go just the right degree, no + to the degree it can hold. I'm running 18x9 with a +35 offset, 245/40/18 with no problem. I am going to 9.5 in the rear and to a +38 offset, which should keep me safe from rubbing. I don't see you having any problems at all!

dssmith

Okay, perfect! Thanks for the info!