265/35 or 255/40 tires for 18x9.5 +38 wheels??

[tylerdelacruz]

I just got te37sl’s. Specs are 18x9.5 +38. I’ve been seeing mixed opinions all over the forums, so my question is what tire size works best with this offset? 265/35 or 255/40? Will either of these sizes rub? I plan on either buying Falken fk510’s or Michelin ps4s.

I’m at stock height right now and don’t plan on lowering anytime soon. Appreciate any help, thank you.

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[BryanCO]

I just ordered Gram Lights 57DR in the same wheel size for a set of winter/snow tires. System Motorsports (where I bought them) told me either 265/35 or 255/35 would work and not rub anywhere.

 

[OrchidFc3]

I am running 265/35/18 Indy 500's with the same spec wheels lowered with no rubbing issues. You will be fine with either you you choose.

 

[FK8 4 Di]

I just got te37sl’s. Specs are 18x9.5 +38. I’ve been seeing mixed opinions all over the forums, so my question is what tire size works best with this offset? 265/35 or 255/40? Will either of these sizes rub? I plan on either buying Falken fk510’s or Michelin ps4s.

I’m at stock height right now and don’t plan on lowering anytime soon. Appreciate any help, thank you.

Hi! I'm at stock and I have the Titans 18" +35. I have 265/35 all around. I LOVE the stance, never Rubs! Currently have the Falken 510s on the rear. Waiting until the end of this month to decide what tire I will use next. The 510s are great for daily and inexpensive so I might stick with them ?

 

[Iczer_CTR]

Federal 595 265/35ZR18. 18x9.5 +38

 

[BuLL]

I am running 265/35/18 Indy 500's with the same spec wheels lowered with no rubbing issues. You will be fine with either you you choose.

what springs are you running?

 

[OrchidFc3]

what springs are you running?

Swift

 

[Snmtazz70]

Im running 265 tires on same size but +45 on Eibachs sports. No rub and driving it in Miami roads suck!

 

[CW20038TypeR]

+38 will rub with 265’s

don’t listen to those that say they don’t.

you Can run camber though to make it work and bend the fender back a bit

depending on the tire brand some rub less than others

this is IF you drop.

At stock height you’ll be fine either way

 

[MrTuckers]

+38 will rub with 265’s

don’t listen to those that say they don’t.

you Can run camber though to make it work and bend the fender back a bit

depending on the tire brand some rub less than others

this is IF you drop.

At stock height you’ll be fine either way

I heard from another thread to go with 255 on stock height and 265 with springs. I think that’s the proven method.

 

[j_limitz]

265/35 is fine for stock height

I have Volk CE28SL in 18x9.5 + 35. I'm lowered on EIbach Sportline springs with SPC rear camber arms running -1.5F/-2.5R. The only fender mod I did was to bend the front fender tab up, rear is untouched.

 

[Alex_mp]

Federal 595 265/35ZR18. 18x9.5 +38

are those summer tires or winter?

 

[san44]

At stock height, 255/40 would close the fender gap more than 265/35. The taller sidewall of the 40 looks better to me. 265/35 looks awful at stock height. I would use that spec for lowering.

 

[chucknoel2015]

is

Federal 595 265/35ZR18. 18x9.5 +38

this lowered?

 

[Iczer_CTR]

Yes, Swift Springs.

is

this lowered?

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