Widest wheels (and offsets) for functionality NOT stance

Discussion in 'Technical' started by NAzx, Feb 15, 2012.

  1. lidz

    lidz Well-Known Member

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    I have 19x9.5 +30 front and rear, lowered, minimal camber (close to stock) with rear guards rolled. Rear wheels sit pretty flush to fender edge, running a 275/30/19 tyre.
    If going lower on your offset you'll need more camber and probably more like a 255 tyre.
     
  2. MikeZ32

    MikeZ32 das Über member

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    Fronts will be fine

    To fit 9.5 rears properly sized tyres and NO work at all and guaranteed to fit, you need around +38 offset. +30 may also fit but depending on ride height.

    If low with just a guard roll you will be able to fit +30. With camber and slight pump of the guard +22.
     
  3. koobaz

    koobaz New Member

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    Cheers guys !
    I have an option for the rears to be
    19x9.5 +35 so that works with a little camber to get it lower.
    I will keep the 19x8.5 +30 on fronts.

    Thanks
     
  4. koobaz

    koobaz New Member

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    Thanks !
    Did you notice a change in your speedo running 19s ?
     
  5. MikeZ32

    MikeZ32 das Über member

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    speedo depends on tyre choice.

    in order to match the stock 225/50/16 rolling diameter, fronts go with a 234/30/19 and rears suggest running 265/30/19.
     
  6. lidz

    lidz Well-Known Member

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    ^ yeah as Mike said, depends on the tyre. My 275/30/19's are 2.5% different to stock, the 265/30/19 would be 1.6% different.
    Negligible difference really.
     
  7. koobaz

    koobaz New Member

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    Thanks guys big help :)
    One more.. will an 18x8 +35 5x114.3 front
    And 18x9 +35 5x114.3 rears.
    Will these clear calipers and fit relatively flush ?
    Cheers
     
  8. MikeZ32

    MikeZ32 das Über member

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    yes they'll fit and a lot more easily.
     
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  9. lidz

    lidz Well-Known Member

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    Caliper clearance is more to do with the spoke design, test fit if possible otherwise might need a small spacer to clear.
     

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