Widest wheels (and offsets) for functionality NOT stance

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

  1. lidz

    lidz Well-Known Member

    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

    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

    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

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

    MikeZ32 das Über member

    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

    ^ 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

    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

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

    lidz Well-Known Member

    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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