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Ok I think this might be my last question about wheels. I found a set I like, how does 19x9.5 +22 on 265/40's sound for a Sport Coupe? My other option would be 19x11 +22 as well, but I am not sure they would work on the front?
Ok I think this might be my last question about wheels. I found a set I like, how does 19x9.5 +22 on 265/40's sound for a Sport Coupe? My other option would be 19x11 +22 as well, but I am not sure they would work on the front?
Would work well although you might have to run 255/40s, might be better to get the wheels and do a test fit prior to ordering tires. Lt8che ran 9.5 +30 w/ 265s and it fit well, so anothr 8mm in offset the 255s may be the best fit.
Is he dropped too? I wanna lower on eibachs and I think the 265's would be perfect without spacers. I want 10" wheels but they dont make em in the set I want so it will more than likely be the 9.5's. I think the 11" would be cutting it too close when lowered with reduced turning radius and all. Also the 265's throw the odometer off by a fraction...60mph is like 60.5 or something like that
Is he dropped too? I wanna lower on eibachs and I think the 265's would be perfect without spacers. I want 10" wheels but they dont make em in the set I want so it will more than likely be the 9.5's. I think the 11" would be cutting it too close when lowered with reduced turning radius and all. Also the 265's throw the odometer off by a fraction...60mph is like 60.5 or something like that
He's dropped on Eibachs on page 2 of this thread IIRC. Might shoot him a PM for more pics.
Hey Blnewt...just looked at the guy you were talking about but one problem...he is running those wheels as 18's.
Still be the same fit at the fender as long as the offset & tread width are the same (and you reduce the tire series to keep diameter the same). Only variable is the 18s have less clearance to the inside on the front as the steering knuckle has a sharp curve that has less clearance w/ 18s over larger wheels. So if you roll 245/35/20s on a 20x8.5 +30 that would be the same (or very similar) as a 18x8.5 +30 on a 245/45/18 (about 0.07" difference).
Got ya. Well with the tire calculator and the rim calculator I found online, and your guidance, I think it will end up being 19x9.5 +22(f) +15-20(R) and 255/40's. I think it will fit perfectly without the need of spacers and once I drop it it should look perfect. And best of all I shouldn't need camber arms for my drop...one less expense I need to incur. LoL
Got ya. Well with the tire calculator and the rim calculator I found online, and your guidance, I think it will end up being 19x9.5 +22(f) +15-20(R) and 255/40's. I think it will fit perfectly without the need of spacers and once I drop it it should look perfect. And best of all I shouldn't need camber arms for my drop...one less expense I need to incur. LoL
That should work out well, what wheels have you picked out, or are you going to keep us in suspense?
BTW I'd probably get the 4 bolt camber/toe setup in back, only costs about $50 if you DIY and will keep your tires wearing well, your fronts shouldn't be too far off but the rears will be over -2 typically.
I've recently ordered, received, and mounted a square set of Miro 111 19x8.5 +35mm on Nexen N7000 245/40/19 tires. I'd asked (the dealer) if the wheels would clear my soon to be installed Akebono's and was told that they "should". Well, they didn't... I don't want to go the route of installing spacers, as it will most likely require longer studs and possibly 20mm spacers. My question is how would I be able to determine the correct offset? It seems that I will need to sell my current set, being that I can't use them... TIA
Last edited by ShuuraRG; Nov 21, 2015 at 02:55 PM.
I've recently ordered, received, and mounted a square set of Miro 111 19x8.5 +35mm on Nexen N7000 245/40/19 tires. I'd asked (the dealer) if the wheels would clear my soon to be installed Akebono's and was told that they "should". Well, they didn't... I don't want to go the route of installing spacers, as it will most likely require longer studs and possibly 20mm spacers. My question is how would I be able to determine the correct offset? It seems that I will need to sell my current set, being that I can't use them... TIA
So you installed the Akebonos and the wheels won't clear, or did you have another way to confirm clearance? If you used the templates there's a little room for error so if it's close you may be ok
If you know they won't clear from actually installing them over Akebonos how much clearance will you need to have 3mm space? With the 8.5 +35 you should have some room to work with and going w/ spacers isn't a deal breaker as long as you go w/ a name brand. 10mm or less will still keep your wheels at the fender, more than that and you'll have undesirable poke.
Nice looking wheels, hopefully it's an easier fix then you think.
As far as what offset is "safe" for clearing Akebonos, no easy answer, using the template, or sending the template to the wheel vendor for confirmation is a good option if they don't know. A +35 offset on one wheel design may clear with ease, where another wheel w/ the same offset will still need plenty of spacing or depending on inner barrel diameter may never clear.
So you installed the Akebonos and the wheels won't clear, or did you have another way to confirm clearance? If you used the templates there's a little room for error so if it's close you may be ok
If you know they won't clear from actually installing them over Akebonos how much clearance will you need to have 3mm space? With the 8.5 +35 you should have some room to work with and going w/ spacers isn't a deal breaker as long as you go w/ a name brand. 10mm or less will still keep your wheels at the fender, more than that and you'll have undesirable poke.
Nice looking wheels, hopefully it's an easier fix then you think.
As far as what offset is "safe" for clearing Akebonos, no easy answer, using the template, or sending the template to the wheel vendor for confirmation is a good option if they don't know. A +35 offset on one wheel design may clear with ease, where another wheel w/ the same offset will still need plenty of spacing or depending on inner barrel diameter may never clear.
The day before my wheels arrived, I had the BBK's installed. I received my wheels the following day, where I did a test fitment and saw that there was no way it would work. I should have measured the space needed, but instead figured that a 10mm spacer would work (eyeball-scale). So I ordered the H&R's. They would have worked, but definitely required longer wheel studs. The ones that came with the H&R's were the same length as my originals. So, I figured that going with a +25mm wheel offset, for this particular wheel, would work (I really like this wheel). I'd rather buy new wheels with the correct offset than pay to have longer studs installed for larger spacers.
I was hoping there was a chance that someone here with a BBK had experience with these wheels.
The day before my wheels arrived, I had the BBK's installed. I received my wheels the following day, where I did a test fitment and saw that there was no way it would work. I should have measured the space needed, but instead figured that a 10mm spacer would work (eyeball-scale). So I ordered the H&R's. They would have worked, but definitely required longer wheel studs. The ones that came with the H&R's were the same length as my originals. So, I figured that going with a +25mm wheel offset, for this particular wheel, would work (I really like this wheel). I'd rather buy new wheels with the correct offset than pay to have longer studs installed for larger spacers.
I was hoping there was a chance that someone here with a BBK had experience with these wheels.
thanks for responding blnewt!
If there's any way a 5mm spacer would work then you could still use your OEM studs, might stack some washers (those ones that come w/ your OEM lug nuts will work) and put 2 or 3 stacked washer on 3 lugs and do a test fit of the wheel and see if you have some clearance. Worth a shot IMO as I doubt there's too much spacing needed but
Might be better than taking a hit on trying to sell the wheels, get new ones and do a new remount of the tires.
