Wondering whats the biggest wheel width we can run in the back without rubbing and rolling fenders.

 

sorry for front and back

 

It depends on the drop. The TL sits so high bone stock that you could fit anything under it, if the offset is correct. There is a guy around here somewhere with 370Z wheels, and I think they're 10" wide.

But in general, probably 9.5" wide. 18 x 9.5 +45 with a 255/40 or 255/35 is going to be just about perfect for a wide tire with no issues.

 

yeh i have to look into wheels and coils i just wanted to get an idea but thanks!

 

I agree with Andrew - if not drop is planned then width is not an issue. you mentioned coils, and if you are just looking for eliminating wheel gap you might be okay with 9.5" as Andrew stated - without having to roll/pull fenders, get any wider you have run narrower tires (read: stretched) or if you run decent width on the tires you'll need to roll/pull, especially in the front - that tab right where the front bumper ties into the fender always rubs. there are plenty of wheels/tires in the new wheel and tire thread that will help as it always good to research!

 

For reference, I had 18 x 9.5 +40 with 255/40 with no drop, and no roll. There was no issue at all, and the front poked about 5mm, not enough for anyone but me to notice.


Summer. by Andrew Thompson, on Flickr

Then I got my BC Racing coil-overs and dropped it down. No issues at all, no roll, and the front tucked beautifully. I still think this is the perfect size for this car, the tire is a bit taller so you don't have to drop it as much, and the increased sidewall gives a slightly softer ride as well.


Perfect. (Explore) by Andrew Thompson, on Flickr

Wanting a 265 I feared rubbing, so I rolled the rears, no issues. In fact, I don't think I needed the roll, but my car had -1.5° in the front and -2.6° in the rear naturally from the drop.


Bridge of Sighs. by Andrew Thompson, on Flickr

I have since added a camber kit to the rear to get back to -1.5°, no issues with rubbing. I'm sure I'll have to adjust when I go to 275 next time I need tires.

 

that's a pretty hefty girth on the wheels at 275

 

Ill look into the other thread as well im gonna do a drop on it first than go from there definitely dont want to do a stretched tire because I am going boost in a couple months.

 

If you're boosting you might want to really think about the negative camber, and the effect it may have on traction. Also, you could fit a super sticky 245 and be fine. Remember, wide tires are for cornering, they provide no better acceleration, and in fact, because they're bigger, add unsprung weight, which decreases acceleration. Sticky 245 FTW.

 

here is mines - 245/40 on 18x10, BC coils - i'm at 24" from ground to fender lip in front, and 24.5" ground to fender lip in rear...