esskiboy Posted August 9, 2022 Share Posted August 9, 2022 Morning. I am in the process of buying some new alloys and just wanted to double check if they will actually fit the car as I don't know much about offset etc 18x8 ET25 - tyre choice 225/40 18x8.5 ET28 - tyre choice 245/35 Car is lowered 25mm. Just wondering if the above will work, can alter tyre setup if that helps things. Help is appreciated. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m12aak Posted August 9, 2022 Share Posted August 9, 2022 Hi, the specs you mentioned will definitely work, I run the following specs: 17x8 ET38 (+15mm spacer to clear UK brakes) = ET23 offset - 235/45 tyre. Your wheel will sit 2mm further inwards. 17x9 ET35 (+15mm spacer to match) = ET20 offset - 255/40 tyre. Your wheel will sit 14.4mm further inwards. I'm lowered on Eibach lowering springs (Bilstein B6 shocks). I have no real rubbing issues, the rears used to graze (and I mean essentially kiss) the inner lip that'd smudge the tyre dressing only, and that was only when cornering hard, no noise was ever made or paint lost from that. The arches front and rear are original and have not been rolled. I'd maybe go for wider/better offset wheels at the rear as they'll be sunk in the arch as they are with no spacer, but with stock arches you have to be careful how much the suspension compresses as wheels the same/equivalent specs as mine may foul on your setup. You can use willtheyfit.com to compare. I would also consider matching the tyre widths of the OE 235/255 as well if you can, then you only need -5 on each of the profiles to be the same overall diameter (if that's what you're after). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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