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Wheel width/offset/size and tire fitment Q&A thread

Old 09-16-14, 09:46 AM
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Originally Posted by Miami-SC
What's up guys......picking up a set of varrstoen es3's 19x9.5 et 15 19x10.5 et 15. Looking for a street look so not interested in stretching. What size what you guys recommend?
Well then don't buy those wheels because they stick out past the fender and would require at least a 245/35.
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Originally Posted by NorthStyle
Please read through this thread... as always, most of us cannot help you out without you providing some form of relevant information (offset, width, etc). In your case, since you already have the wheels mounted, why not provide some pictures from different angles and if anything, we can guesstimate what to recommend.

With spacers, I prefer not to run any at all... However, if I didn't have a choice, I'd prefer hubcentric spacers that require you to swap out the stock with longer bolts. I think both H&R and Ichiba make both types though.

Sorry for the lack of information. The wheels came off of a 2009 Lexus IS350, the front are 18x8 +45, and the rear are 18X8.5 +50. I currently have 245/40/18 all around, and the rear wheels are kinda sunk in. I can deal with no spacers on the front, but would like to get the rear looking similar.

Like I said before, I would love to drop it about an inch or so eventually, don't wanna roll the fenders or anything. But, I'll tackle that when I get there. I'm currently enjoying the stock suspension though it is lacking @ 100k with this wheel setup. Dallas roads are TERRIBLE.





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Originally Posted by tiger4life
Well then don't buy those wheels because they stick out past the fender and would require at least a 245/35.
Not really bro, I test fitted a rear rim that has a 245/35 and there is room for more tire, and I'm sitting on Tein coils, not slammed but a nice drop. Right now rolling on 1is stocks

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Originally Posted by Miami-SC
Not really bro, I test fitted a rear rim that has a 245/35 and there is room for more tire, and I'm sitting on Tein coils, not slammed but a nice drop. Right now rolling on 1is stocks

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I assumed a stock fender, Yours appears to be pulled. You did not mention that. I have a 19x11+24 which is equivalent to a 10.5 +18. I have a 255/35 nankang and the tire protector rubs on a shaved fender with -2.7 degrees of camber. Your question won't get answered properly if you don't give all pertinent info. A proper non stretched tire is around a 275/30 to a 295/30.
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Originally Posted by Miami-SC
Not really bro, I test fitted a rear rim that has a 245/35 and there is room for more tire, and I'm sitting on Tein coils, not slammed but a nice drop. Right now rolling on 1is stocks

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This is a 10.5+12 on a 245/35. You're only 3 mm less aggressive. When you say no stretch, a 275/30 or something bigger has no chance to clear a non pulled fender. Unless you run a million degrees of camber. So that's why you were told no originally. But like I said, your situation is different since it appears your fenders are pulled.
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Old 09-24-14, 08:31 AM
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Originally Posted by ProzakUser

Sorry for the lack of information. The wheels came off of a 2009 Lexus IS350, the front are 18x8 +45, and the rear are 18X8.5 +50. I currently have 245/40/18 all around, and the rear wheels are kinda sunk in. I can deal with no spacers on the front, but would like to get the rear looking similar.

Like I said before, I would love to drop it about an inch or so eventually, don't wanna roll the fenders or anything. But, I'll tackle that when I get there. I'm currently enjoying the stock suspension though it is lacking @ 100k with this wheel setup. Dallas roads are TERRIBLE.

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I like this setup. Very healthy looking indeed. Nice angles taken too. Any rubbing or issues with it upon daily driving? Please share if you don't mind.
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Originally Posted by tiger4life
This is a 10.5+12 on a 245/35. You're only 3 mm less aggressive. When you say no stretch, a 275/30 or something bigger has no chance to clear a non pulled fender. Unless you run a million degrees of camber. So that's why you were told no originally. But like I said, your situation is different since it appears your fenders are pulled.
Sorry for the lack of info, I bought the car as you see minus the wheels, previous owner had other wheels on it. Thanks for your info.....I'll post pics when I get the tires.
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Have a 2003 GS300 and just picked up 20x8.5 +38 with 235/30/20 front rims and tires with 20x10 +42 275/30/20 rear rims with tires. looking at going with BC coil overs what else would I need or should I look out for?
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Originally Posted by apentivolp
Have a 2003 GS300 and just picked up 20x8.5 +38 with 235/30/20 front rims and tires with 20x10 +42 275/30/20 rear rims with tires. looking at going with BC coil overs what else would I need or should I look out for?
Depending on your mileage, you may want to check your balljoints and/or suspension arms.
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It has about 150k
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hey guys im in the process of purchasing new wheels and i need a little help.
the sizes that came up are as follow:
Fronts 19x10 +22
Rears 19x11 +20

im aiming for a flush look, plan on dropping the car since im currently on coilovers. also planning on only doing rolled/shaved fronts and rolled/shaved rears. will this sizes sit flush or poke out too much. furthermore i dont have aftermarket arms to get more negative camber so its going to use natural camber once i lower the car more. on my previous setup i ran about -3 natural camber if that helps. any help will be greatly appreciated.
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Originally Posted by monkey92
hey guys im in the process of purchasing new wheels and i need a little help.
the sizes that came up are as follow:
Fronts 19x10 +22
Rears 19x11 +20
This is how it looks with stock height and camber.
My setup is 8x19 ET10 and 11x19 ET20. 215/35 and 265/30.
So you have more aggresive setup at the front but the same at the rear.





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This is how it looks with stock height and camber.
My setup is 8x19 ET10 and 11x19 ET20. 215/35 and 265/30.
So you have more aggresive setup at the front but the same at the rear.
really appreciate the pics, very helpful specially since its the exact same size. question, have you done any fender modification or lower the car since that picture?
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Originally Posted by monkey92
really appreciate the pics, very helpful specially since its the exact same size. question, have you done any fender modification or lower the car since that picture?
I'm glad I can help!

That's my next summer setup so I haven't lowered the car since the pics.
I haven't done any fender modifications either. I'll start with shave and move to pull if necessary.
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I'm glad I can help!

That's my next summer setup so I haven't lowered the car since the pics.
I haven't done any fender modifications either. I'll start with shave and move to pull if necessary.
im hoping i could avoid pulling since i want to keep my oem body lines.

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