question about diameter, width, and offset
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question about diameter, width, and offset
i have thoroughly searched through threads but haven't come across any definite answers.
1) i have a 2001 es300 and i'm interested in purchasing wheels that are 18x8.5. i understand i can have these wheels if i choose the correct offset. what is the correct range i should be looking for?
2) also, i want throw some tanabes on my baby by the end of the summer, so would i have to roll the fenders or make any other modifications for 18x8.5? if i need wheel spacers, what size?
3) lastly, 225 or 215 for the tire size?
i just want to figure this out and decide if i should just go with something smaller in diameter so i don't have to worry about any modifications to the fenders.
thanks for the help
1) i have a 2001 es300 and i'm interested in purchasing wheels that are 18x8.5. i understand i can have these wheels if i choose the correct offset. what is the correct range i should be looking for?
2) also, i want throw some tanabes on my baby by the end of the summer, so would i have to roll the fenders or make any other modifications for 18x8.5? if i need wheel spacers, what size?
3) lastly, 225 or 215 for the tire size?
i just want to figure this out and decide if i should just go with something smaller in diameter so i don't have to worry about any modifications to the fenders.
thanks for the help
Last edited by abobiznow; 06-28-09 at 10:57 AM.
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For that size, you would need at least an ET of 45.
I had an ET40 on 18x8 wheels. Now i have the same thing with 17x8 [ET40].
In terms of rubber, you can go anything from 235-205. However for the 18" i recommend the 235-225/40ZR18 tires.
I cannot comment on the ride height question since i am stock. I ran/running both sets of those without issues/rubbing.
Let us know how it turns out. I suggest looking at the 'aftermarket wheel fitment guide' thread. Odds are the rims you are looking to get [spec wise] have been pulled off. Look there if anything.
If all else fails, do some number crunching: The best wheel/tire/offset calculator... EVER!
Best,
Mike
I had an ET40 on 18x8 wheels. Now i have the same thing with 17x8 [ET40].
In terms of rubber, you can go anything from 235-205. However for the 18" i recommend the 235-225/40ZR18 tires.
I cannot comment on the ride height question since i am stock. I ran/running both sets of those without issues/rubbing.
Let us know how it turns out. I suggest looking at the 'aftermarket wheel fitment guide' thread. Odds are the rims you are looking to get [spec wise] have been pulled off. Look there if anything.
If all else fails, do some number crunching: The best wheel/tire/offset calculator... EVER!
Best,
Mike
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i have thoroughly searched through threads but haven't come across any definite answers.
1) i have a 2001 es300 and i'm interested in purchasing wheels that are 18x8.5. i understand i can have these wheels if i choose the correct offset. what is the correct range i should be looking for?
2) also, i want throw some tanabes on my baby by the end of the summer, so would i have to roll the fenders or make any other modifications for 18x8.5? if i need wheel spacers, what size?
3) lastly, 225 or 215 for the tire size?
i just want to figure this out and decide if i should just go with something smaller in diameter so i don't have to worry about any modifications to the fenders.
thanks for the help
1) i have a 2001 es300 and i'm interested in purchasing wheels that are 18x8.5. i understand i can have these wheels if i choose the correct offset. what is the correct range i should be looking for?
2) also, i want throw some tanabes on my baby by the end of the summer, so would i have to roll the fenders or make any other modifications for 18x8.5? if i need wheel spacers, what size?
3) lastly, 225 or 215 for the tire size?
i just want to figure this out and decide if i should just go with something smaller in diameter so i don't have to worry about any modifications to the fenders.
thanks for the help
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Zajac.. what did you have to do to get the 18x8.5's on the back? I got factory takeoffs from an 07 IS 350 and the fit is fine in front but not going to work in the back.
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Hmmm. Its the offset that is killing you at this point. Since they are staggered and being a RWD car it will have a 'lower' offset. I suggest you do a quick search i recall someone made a thread or two with this question and instruction on haw to get them to fit. Again i do not remember.
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Hmmm. Its the offset that is killing you at this point. Since they are staggered and being a RWD car it will have a 'lower' offset. I suggest you do a quick search i recall someone made a thread or two with this question and instruction on haw to get them to fit. Again i do not remember.
Have fun with those. Search around I know a guy real well that made it work
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