mirice41

Here the sizes of the wheels and tires. Will they work? Can they work if I change the tires?

Two Front Wheels 18x8 with Bridgestone Protenza SO3's in 235/40/18
Two Rear Wheels 18x9.5 with Bridgestone Protenza SO3's in 275/35/18

I would greatly appreciate any help on this matter as I am a newer member and I love your guyes professionalism and expert knowledge.

Thanks
Nate

mirice41

anyone? I here crickets chirping, just joking

rominl

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without offset no one can tell

but fitting 9.5 in the back isn't easy without very high offset

mirice41

The offset is +44 all round

rominl

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the front is ok but the rear is way off, won't fit at all

SoCalSC4

Yeah, tose rear fenders will require major mods, especially with a 275 tire. On a 18x9.5, the rear offset needs to be in the mid-50s to work.

Also, a 225/40-18 and 255/35-18 tire are MUCH easier to fit on the IS, and more closely match toe stock tire diameters.

mirice41

So, If I go with the 225/40-18 and 255/35-18 tires, will I need to do anything else, or will they fit just normal without any modifications.

Thanks for the information
Nate

rominl

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with 9.5+44, it won't fit no matter what. the rim itself is already at least 10mm outside of the fender

alredxiii

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What about if he uses Fender Flares, I remember someone on .Net using this because of some 9.5 on the rear, came out great.

rominl

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if you "flare" it wide eough, you can fit anything under it

alredxiii

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Wald Flares are wide enough, If i can find hchans pics of his Volks