We Need A Wheel Size Fitment Sticky

What would also be beneficial is if you used the stock TPMS that were in your 15"/17" factory wheels or purchased new ones. I'm seeing that when pricing a wheel/tire package, they're adding on another $150-$500 for the TPMS for the new wheels. Of course they mention you can install the stock ones, but they'll charge a hefty amount of labor.

I know could be a different topic, since it's about wheels, thought this could also be considered. Thanks in advanced.

 

Why don't we use your thread? Ask members to post their wheel specs. I could start:
Wheel Size: 17 x 7.5, 40 mm offset,18.5 lbs
Tires: General, Exclaim UHP 215/45/17, 18 lbs

 

from my setting 18x8 +45 front, 18x8 +25 rear compare to your 18x7.5 +50

Your front will be close to 11mm to the fender so you might need a 10mm spacer to make it flush

Your rear if you want to flush as front, you need 30mm spacer

Here is example:


By sc24vr6, shot with DMC-LX2 at 2010-02-08

Robert

 

shawn dont think there is 12mm spacer, I think 10mm is good enough, my rear using 215/40/18 tires if I dont use bump stop will hit my fender ( I didnt roll my fender)

Robert

 

Not to jack this thread, but I was hoping someone could help me with my wheel dilemma. I swapped the stock 15's with 17's from a Scion tC but am not happy with fuel mileage hit (partially due to higher rolling resistance but I'm sure mostly due to the weight of the wheel/tire package). I am looking to change to 16's: 16x6.5 with 55 offset. I've used an offset calculator, and I think the inner clearance should be okay, although they retract from the fender a bit. Can I use a 5mm spacer and be okay, or should I go with thicker spacers (10mm, 12mm??)? If I go with the thicker spacers, would it be advisable to change out the bolts? Thanks in advance.

 

HI MPG, thicker space over 10mm have to change your bolts if not change bolts I think you only have like 2-3 turn, have big chance break the bolts and wheels fly away

Robert

 

HAHA the wheels will fly lol he's right.... I got 10mm and had to change the bolts... Now if our cars where German it would be sooo easy.

My wheels are 17x8 +44 offset 235/45/17 with 10mm spacers in the rear...

It's Flush I even had to take out the little black bolt in the rear, and I still rub over big bumps, the fronts rolled themselves since I rub so hard..lol will be rolling fenders soon.

I also have a set of 17x7.5 +48 offset 225/45/17 will fit with no rubbing issues, but very boring look... I will be doing 25mm spacers in the rear and 10mm up front.

 

Was using 235 tires in the back but I put bump stop so no rub for me only bottom out

Time to get camber bolts and shims

Robert

 

I'm currently shopping and researching for wheels/tires. So far I've decided on 18x8 wheels (19 lbs) and 215/40/18 tires (20 lbs).

Would look very nice. Only remaining concern - the very rough ride that might result.

I know some Lexus, BMW and Mazda OEM include 225/40/18.

 

would 18x8 et35 fit the front? how about the rear?

if it would fit what tires should be used? 215 or 225?

thanks.

 

Comparing to SC24VR6's specs, your fronts will be flush and your rears will be ~15mm or .59" from flush. You could go with either 215/40 or 225/35 to keep the tire size within the 3% of stock height.

 

I have found this web tool to be very useful for wheel & tire fitment:

Wheel / tire size calculator / comparer - WWW.RIMSNTIRES.COM

 

thanks for the reply..... would the front wheels stick out? or just right?

 

I think they will be flush with the fenders if you were looking down from above.

 

Thanks... I was worried that the front wheels would stick out with the 18x8 et35 rims....

 

any suggestions regarding this....

wheels are 17x7.5 ET48 tires are 225/45/17



how much more spacers do you think I could go at the back? 10, 15 or 20mm?

the fronts? 5 or 10mm?