Tire Questions

[impactX]

It's finally time for me to ask this question:

Will 235/40/18 on 18x7.5 at 35mm offset fit?

I know it will rub a bit, I just don't know how severe it will be.

Thanks!

[2002greenhornet]

Stock offset is 45mm, with a 6.5" wide rim. The stock 205/60-16 has an 8.05" section width (sidewall to sidewall) and the 235/40-18 has 9.25" section width. So you're adding 5/8" (.5 x [9.25-8.0]) to the amount it sticks out just by tire size, then you add another 10mm (which is about 3/8") and your new setup will stick out a total of about 1" more than stock. If you're lowered you will rub with peeps in the car, over bumps, hard corners (maybe) etc. You can get the fenders rolled and you might be okay. I think my math is solid here, but I welcome corrections.

If found this link really helpful when I was shopping for tires.

http://www.discounttiredirect.com/direc ... reMath.jsp

Another possible issue is that the 235 is considered by some to be too wide for a 7.5" rim. Not that it wouldn't mount, but you'll have to play with the inflation to make it sit flat and get even tire wear. I almost went for the 235/40-18s, too, but with a 45mm offset wheel. At the last minute went with 225s.

[MalBandito99]

Careful now. Im am 225/35 on a 19x7.5" wheel +40 offset and I get some minor rubbing when I turn hard to moderately hard. No rubbing while running straight or change lanes, curve in road, etc., but you got a 235 and higher profile tire on a lower offset wheel. Spacers is what you would be looking at doing ,but many do not recommend doing this. I was debating with 235/35 when I was getting tires, but played it safe at 225 which is recommended for 7.5" width. 1 cm will not help you much or make you look wider. If your wheel is unique in that there was some room left on the lip for a wider tire, then do so, but in nearly all the cases this is not true.

[Mole]

play it safe and stick to 225's.

that for sure will also mate better with 7.5' rim.

[impactX]

How about the wheel, should I go with 35 or +45 offset with 7.5"?

Thanks

[2002greenhornet]

How about the wheel, should I go with 35 or +45 offset with 7.5"?

Thanks

+42 to 45

[impactX]

Thanks guys!