Wheel Size on MSP

Guys,

Will a 18X8.5 with 42 offset wheels fit on an MSP with stock suspension? I would like to avoid rolling the fenders or any other suspension modifications to fit these...

Thanks!!
 
I'm gonna say no, not without modification. Not only are you getting extremely close to the strut/spring, you'd also probably poke a little past the fender.
 
it'll be extremely close...guaranteed. the +42mm will help you as far as hitting the strut though, that will move a little of the wheel away from it. I'm guessing it will more be up to the tire fitment rather than the wheels themselves.

I've just test fitted some 17X8 +48mm enkei RS+M wheels the other night, purchasing them from a friend. With a +48mm offset, it was extremely close to the struts (within mm's) on the rear, but the front had significantly more room. i know the sedans have more space in the back than the 5's. But i'm fairly sure a 8.5" wheel will not fit on my car with a +48mm offset...however, it possibly would with your offset.

but the tires...you'll have to stretch some 205's, or maybe 215's at most to fit the rear. I know some guys have run 225's on the sedans, but i'm pretty sure that was with less offset than you, and with a narrower wheel...i'd worry the tire sidewall would clip the strut perches with an 8.5" wide wheel...but a 7" wheel will roll it under the perch a little better.

so sorry haha...not sure...other than if it works, it'll be very close.
 
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