215/40/18 ?

[RacerXGirl]

That looks like a cool house in the background...nice setting for the car photos.

 

[thepepperman]

Well there you go. Unless you're running coilovers (you said you're running the MSP suspension though) you will be very close to the struts with those rims and tires. I would stick with the 215/35s, although it *may* be possible to run 215/40s depending on the specific tire. Unfortunately trial and error might be the only way in that case.

 

[ti-ben]

thanks for the tips pepperman, incredible car that you have by the way. I think I'll try the 215/40 anyways, I don't think it is possible to run 215/35 here in Qubec, wheels would suffer.
If it doesn't work I'll try to use spacers.

I'll be back with feedbacks soon.

 

[thepepperman]

Ben, again, remember that rubbing the struts may not be cured with spacers. The tires may be too tall and spacing them out 5-10mm sideways might not cure the problem, as they could still rub on the tops of the tire. Just be prepared for some trial and error. We have crappy roads here in Toronto and for the most part my 215/35s do just fine - but I have to watch out for big holes and bumps all the time.

Are the wheels you're putting on the same as the ones I have? I'll tell you one thing - they're hella strong. The rims are still completely straight while I've gotten a bulge in the sidewall of one of my tires last year from a huge bump on the road.

Steve

 

[ti-ben]

215/40/18 fit perfectly with 55 offset !! (thumb)

I'll post pictures soon, it looks awesome.

 

[blazinrola80]

so would it be possable on rx-8 wheels considering running 215-40-18...