istundra

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Hello,

I am creating a new thread with updated questions to my spacer issue.

I am using 3GS OEM 18" wheels +45MM offset w/ 245/40/18 tires.

With spacers, my new offset should be:

Front will be 18x8 +30MM w/ (45MM wheel minus 15MM spacer) 245/40/18 tire
Rear will be 18x8 +20MM w/ (45MM wheel minus 25MM spacer) 245/40/18 tire

I do not want to do fender mods but i fear problems with rubbing. I am lowered on tein stech springs.
Thank you agaiN!

4play4dr

should be fine

wowitztai

iTrader: (1)

yup you should be FINE>

Spyder78

iTrader: (7)

front tire might be a little too fat depending on your drop. I would go with a 235 to ensure that you dont rub.

pingu

245/40/18 are the stock size tires on the 3GS wheels. I just picked up a set also. I wouldn't want to run a 235 unless you plan on lowering the car more.

istundra

iTrader: (2)

I just bought the spacers. I decided not to use 25MM spacer for the rear, so i am going with 20 instead.

This will be my setup once installed:

Front will be 18x8 +30MM w/ (45MM wheel minus 15MM spacer) 245/40/18 tire
Rear will be 18x8 +25MM w/ (45MM wheel minus 20MM spacer) 245/40/18 tire

Euphoric

iTrader: (1)

Sorry, I deleted my post because after re-reading what you were asking I did not think my response was what you were looking for.

Yes, with the spacer in the rear I am at +20 now. I had originally bought and tried a 20mm spacer which put it at +10 and I just did not like the look at all, plus it rubbed pretty bad. At +20 I am totally satisfied and with yours at +25 I think you'll feel the same.

pingu

Take some pictures when you get them.

istundra

iTrader: (2)

SO,

I received my ichiba spacers today. 15MM front and 20MM rear. Looks like a good conservative setup for my 3GS wheels.

This is the setup i installed:

Front is 18x8 +30MM w/ (45MM wheel minus 15MM spacer) 245/40/18 tire
Rear is 18x8 +25MM w/ (45MM wheel minus 20MM spacer) 245/40/18 tire

Clearance is good for the tires. 25MM in the rear might have posed a problem for the 3GS 18x8 wheel in terms of rubbing. Glad i went with 20MM in the rear.

No before pictures, but i will surely add after pictures once i find time to wash my car and usable daylight for the pictures.

SoCalSC4

Should be an easy fit.

For comparison's sake, the front fitment with a 15mm spacer:

18x8.0 +30 sits on fender the same as
18x8.5 +36
18x9.0 +42

Rear fitment with 20mm spacer:
18x8.0 +25 sits same on fender as
18x8.5 +31
18x9.0 +36
18x9.5 +42
18x10 +48

Really conservative still, especially on the rear.

The only variable will be the tire choice, an how that particular
245/40-18 fits on an 18x8. It will be a little wider than the wheel,
the sidewalls would be more flush on an 18x8.5 rim lip.

pingu

Going with a +25 in the rear should be fine?

I worry that the Nitto NT555 will rub in the front. These seem to be larger than other 245/40/18's on the market.

istundra: Which tire brand are you using? Are you lowered?

istundra

iTrader: (2)

Ichiba spacers. Tires are Falken 512.

Pictures are not great, but here they are..

pingu

Nice car. I love the saddle interior.

Side profile pictures against the fender would nice for reference. It looks like you do have some more room in the rear for a +25mm spacer.

Any issues with rubbing against the fender when you turn the steering wheel at full lock?

istundra

iTrader: (2)

No problems at all. Driving conditions are the same. No rubs, wheel shakes, whatsoever. handling is better..

I worry 25MM would be bringing it close when i have a full load... or possibly lowering the car more in the future. If you can confirm it, i will definitely consider pushing 25MM.

Anyway, i am satisfied.

pingu

I may consider running +25 spacers in the rear if I can get a good deal on spacers. Thanks for the info.