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Kyle Trapp May 22, 2023 06:16 PM

wheel setup
 
I am looking to getting new wheels for my car and was thinking of going with a 18x9.5 +38 with a 12mm spacer up front possibly, and a 245/35/18 tire. For the rears I was planning on going with a 18x9.5 +22 no spacer and a 275/35/18 tire. I am on Bc BR series coilovers and I still have my fender liners all the way around the car. My front fenders are barely rolled and I would like to keep my fender liners. Would this setup work for what I want or should I go with something less aggressive and if so what does everyone recommend.

Jesturr May 22, 2023 06:38 PM

There's a good Excel Sheet on the forums that's helpful for finding your fitment.
Those are some aggressive specs. For reference, I have 18x9.5 +38 with no spacer on the rear of the car, and I feel like the slight pull from my 265's are the only thing keeping it from hitting my un-rolled fender.
https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rx7...3695fdf617.jpg
Uhh, ok it doesn't look as aggressive on camera as it feels to me in person.

If you're determined on 18x9.5 all around then the spreadsheet seems to say +50 front and +38 rear are the happy spots for getting close to the fender without needing to roll.

Kyle Trapp May 22, 2023 06:45 PM

I wouldnt say that I am determined to have that setup but i am looking at kansei wheels and that I someone else run but never found out what he had to do if anything to get that particular setup to fit. In the end I am looking for the most aggressive looking setup as possible without having to roll my fenders anymore than they already are or take out my fender liners. I would even be happy with an 18x8.5 if need be.

I think the rears are set then because the 18x9.5 +38 is what I was planning on already

What do you think about a 18x9 +12. I know that might be pretty aggressive but I'm not totally sure.

Kyle Trapp May 22, 2023 06:47 PM

Or even an 18x9 would work too

Natey May 23, 2023 12:47 PM

Anything under a 40 series sidewall and you'd better seriously watch out for pot holes if you drive on the street. Don't ask me how I know. :ugh2: Also, a squared set up will allow you to rotate your tires, which, for me anyway, might save you some money/hassle in the long run. If you want 9.5's, around +40 offset will work. I run 17x10 +45 with 255/40s with a slight roll in the front like you have and don't rub, even flying down the Rainey Curve.

The old rule of thumb when buying wheels: Cheap, Light, Strong. Pick two.
Unless your heart is set on the Kanseis, a used set of legit JDM wheels (Volk, Work, Advan, etc) might be a good call.


Kyle Trapp May 23, 2023 03:34 PM

I could definitely run a 40 sidewall I would just have to raise the coils but i'm thinking this now 18X8.5 | 5X114.3 | 35 | K11S-188512+35 in the front, and a 18X9.5 | 5X114.3 | 22 | K11S-189512+22 in the rear.
Im pretty set on a staggered setup for the added stability, for the front tires i could run a 245/40/18 in the front, im more worried about the wheel fitment in the front though since I have my fender liners still.


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