Tyres Size - Aftermarket Rims

[Sabrelli]

Bit confused and need your help guys!

im looking at new rims 18x8 45mm

Im not lowered. Should i go for 225/40 or 235/40.

I am planning to lower but not quite yet!

Appreciate any input!

[Nirvandan]

235 is the right fit for a 8 rim but 225 will fit as well. I would go with 235, with +45 offset you have very little if anything to worry about.

[Sabrelli]

235 is the right fit for a 8 rim but 225 will fit as well. I would go with 235, with +45 offset you have very little if anything to worry about.

thanks for the quick reply!

[Cton]

Yep, go the 235 for sure on the 8" rim.

[Sabrelli]

Yep, go the 235 for sure on the 8" rim.

thanks mate

That day when i met up with you, were u lowered then???

[Cton]

No it wasnt lowered then, i was actually there again this morning....

[Sabrelli]

stupid me just realized the rims i want are 42mm?!!!

Does this change things for me??

[Nexus]

stupid me just realized the rims i want are 42mm?!!!

Does this change things for me??

Yep. It means your tyres rub more. You'll have 3mm of extra rubber in just the right places to get cut by your gaurds.
which you have avoided/will avoid by savagely rolling your gaurds, eh?

[3MPSPWR]

Just the right thread i was looking for! Hey guys, on the weekend i had my new wheels fitted on my gen 2 and the specs were 18X8.5 with a 45+ offset.. Sits very flush and i like it. Problem is i fear i'm now in the market again for another set of tyres, was wondering if i should go 225 or 235s as i think there wasn't that much inner clearance? comes very close to the struts already but my mate reckons on 235 i might scrub the struts.. I AM however also getting coilovers fitted very soon so i dunno?

[Sabrelli]

look like i mite be ok

this dude has 18x8 40mm running on stock tyres (225/40/18) with no issues

Before Lowering

and no dramas after lowering

After Lowering