18x8 ET37 235/40/18, any problems?

[steven88]

haha yes I know its another thread...but theres so many choices, so little time

18x8 ET37 235/40/18

what do you guys think?

I am going to aggressively roll the rear fenders and riding on stock suspension...08 ms3

 

[STRICK-]

that will fit perfect and will be hella flush

 

[steven88]

what do ya'll think?

bad idea? rubbage?

 

[ReadS13]

running 225/55/16 16x8 +38 with no fender rolling and no rubbing, so I think its possible and its nice and flush

 

[steven88]

hmm 225/55/16 16x8 +38 and no rubbing ehh?

any pics so i can get an idea?

my setup is +37 and 235 wide tires...so its about 6mm sticking out more than yours...

 

[AMS38U]

so 45 will deff rub

 

[steven88]

so 45 will deff rub

what do you mean?

 

[STRICK-]

http://www.mazdas247.com/forum/showthread.php?t=123734980

post #5

im only running 225/40 18 w/ 18 x 8 +35


youll be fine

 

[steven88]

http://www.mazdas247.com/forum/showthread.php?t=123734980

post #5

im only running 225/40 18 w/ 18 x 8 +35


youll be fine

looks really nice..thanks for the pics....

does the low offset affect the steering?

 

[STRICK-]

thank you, and the steering is more responsive. good luck and i cant wait for some pics when you pull the trigger on these.

 

[Nliiitend1]

looks really nice..thanks for the pics....

does the low offset affect the steering?

While it may make the steering more "responsive," it will also increase your steering effort, torque steer and "kickback" on bumps (especially mid-corner bumps) due to the increase in scrub radius. Just something to keep in mind.

 

[AMS38U]

45 offset

 

[Nliiitend1]

45 offset

Wheels with a +45mm offset would stick out LESS than wheels with a +37mm or +35mm offset...

 

[AMS38U]

what are the stockers offset

 

[STRICK-]

+52

 

[Nliiitend1]

Technically, they're +52.5 mm

 

[steven88]

it works great at stock height (08.5 ms3) with rolled rear fenders...i just test fitted them and took her out for a spin...no rubbing!

its flush as hell and ever so slightly sticking out in the front

 

[jbarbaresi]

has anyone had any experience running a 235/40/18 on an 18X8 +48 offset wheel? also lowered on H&R's, no fender rolling. i figure it should be ok, the stock tires are 8.5" overall width and the 235/40 tires are about 9.4" overall width. i think i have at least 1/2" of wiggle room on both sides. just wondering if anyone else has tried this size combination.

 

[Wurf]

Been wondering this myself. I'd like to run 18x8 with 235/40 on stock suspension with 48mm offset.

Been thinking about the OZ Alleggerita HLT.
If they don't fit, I might go 7.5 wide and run the 225/40 instead.

 

[Nliiitend1]

I have 235/40R18 Kumho XS tires on RX-8 wheels (et50) and am on the the stock suspension with no rubbing. 2 mm might make a difference, especially if lowered, but a little rear fender roll would be all that you'd need to rectify it...