radion_auto Posted November 23, 2021 Share Posted November 23, 2021 Hi guys, I've heard literally hundreds of threads on this topic, please don't assume i've just lazily hit the "new thread" button lightly! Looking at buying a new set of Work VS XX but want to make sure i get a size which doesn't cause rubbing, but looks nice. Currently got a set of XXR 521 wheels fitted, 18x8.5 and 18x10 both et25. Rear arches are moderately rolled in order for the tyres not to rub in general use, however under harsh driving or sudden bumps they can still catch. I want something that i can run comfortably and not rub at all. Would like to use my current tyres as i've just bought a new set of pzeros. Tyre size are 235/40/18 front and 265/35/18 rear. Don't mind a little bit of stretch, rears have a bit currently. Based on my research i need an "R" disc front and an "O" disc rear in order for them to clear my UK spec brakes. The car is on Eibach springs and Bilstein B6 dampers. Help Thanks Charles Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattdavies Posted November 24, 2021 Share Posted November 24, 2021 The best thing I can recommend is www.WilltheyFit.com You can then play around with size and offsets to your hearts content. all it requires after that is a measuring device and your car Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
radion_auto Posted November 24, 2021 Author Share Posted November 24, 2021 2 hours ago, mattdavies said: The best thing I can recommend is www.WilltheyFit.com You can then play around with size and offsets to your hearts content. all it requires after that is a measuring device and your car Thanks, i was hoping for some real-world advice from people who have these wheels though in all honesty - i'm absolutely lost at sea with offset measurements and don't want to risk making a mistake / ordering wheels that end up rubbing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TuneR Posted November 24, 2021 Share Posted November 24, 2021 I've 10" +34 offset rears but there was a 255 tyre on them iirc and i had no issues and no roll/Eibach springs. I do plan on sticking a 265 but wont be until its back otr next spring/summer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattdavies Posted November 24, 2021 Share Posted November 24, 2021 I am happy to help out. Are you custom building these wheels ? Where are you buying them from ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
radion_auto Posted November 24, 2021 Author Share Posted November 24, 2021 1 hour ago, TuneR said: I've 10" +34 offset rears but there was a 255 tyre on them iirc and i had no issues and no roll/Eibach springs. I do plan on sticking a 265 but wont be until its back otr next spring/summer. 255 must have been quite a stretch on 10! got any pictures? That sounds good though as i've slightly rolled my rears already (to make the XXR wheels usable). Do you have any pictures so see how they sit? 55 minutes ago, mattdavies said: I am happy to help out. Are you custom building these wheels ? Where are you buying them from ? I'm planning on buying a new custom set from Driftworks, tempted by their Black Friday sale. I guess that means I can spec exactly what i need instead of buying a set off the shelf. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattdavies Posted November 24, 2021 Share Posted November 24, 2021 12 minutes ago, radion_auto said: I'm planning on buying a new custom set from Driftworks, tempted by their Black Friday sale. I guess that means I can spec exactly what i need instead of buying a set off the shelf. I would just ring Driftworks they are knowledgable enough to advise what will and wont fit and clear arches Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swampy442 Posted November 24, 2021 Share Posted November 24, 2021 A point of note as a Driftworks repeat customer, their delivery dates are little more than a rough guide. The wheels you order do arrive, just allow a bit of leeway Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
radion_auto Posted November 25, 2021 Author Share Posted November 25, 2021 21 hours ago, mattdavies said: I would just ring Driftworks they are knowledgable enough to advise what will and wont fit and clear arches Thanks, i've been in touch with them and had the following suggested: 18x9.5 et40 R disc (3mm in from your current wheels) 18x10.5 et39 O disc(1mm in from your current wheels) Just wanted to check with the community and maybe compare to what other folk and running too. Would my current tyres be a no-go with these wheel sizes? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattdavies Posted November 25, 2021 Share Posted November 25, 2021 I run 18x9 et20 front with a 235/40/18 no arch work 18x10 ET20 rear with 255/40/18 with rolled arches Seems to work ok for me so your wheel spec and tyres will be fine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TuneR Posted November 25, 2021 Share Posted November 25, 2021 (edited) 22 hours ago, radion_auto said: 255 must have been quite a stretch on 10! got any pictures? That sounds good though as i've slightly rolled my rears already (to make the XXR wheels usable). Do you have any pictures so see how they sit? Heres an old pic, bit of stretch on the tyre alright and nothing too serious but the lips being exposed worries me. Fronts are 9" +34 with a 235, love the way it sits. Edited November 25, 2021 by TuneR (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krimi Posted November 30, 2021 Share Posted November 30, 2021 In terms of Work wheels I share with you my actual specs on meisters. Front and rear guards full rolled, no inner lip. 18x11 et30 18x9.5 et24 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattdavies Posted December 1, 2021 Share Posted December 1, 2021 8 hours ago, Krimi said: In terms of Work wheels I share with you my actual specs on meisters. Front and rear guards full rolled, no inner lip. 18x11 et30 18x9.5 et24 Thats some very nice fitment ! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CBR Posted December 1, 2021 Share Posted December 1, 2021 Perfect fitment given bij R.K. on SF. Front: 18x10" T-Disk +42 Rear: 18x11.5" O-Disk +52 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattdavies Posted December 2, 2021 Share Posted December 2, 2021 13 hours ago, CBR said: Perfect fitment given bij R.K. on SF. Front: 18x10" T-Disk +42 Rear: 18x11.5" O-Disk +52 Perfect for who ? Not this guy, he wants to use his current tyre sizes ( rightly so as they are near stock widths ) so with the width above he will be running a stretched tyre. The fronts would have 10mm less poke then My set up, 9mm less then Krimi & 5mm less then what the OP is running already. The Rears would have 8mm less the what OP is running already & 15mm less then Krimi. Fitment is sooooooooo subjective and also depends on what size tyres you want to run and how you want to drive it etc.etc. there is no such thing as generic perfect. One guys perfect is anothers rubbish. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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