Bkunz02
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- First Name
- Bryan
- Joined
- Feb 13, 2018
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- Location
- Cleveland, OH
- Vehicle(s)
- 2018 Civic Si Coupe, 2017 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Smoky Mountain Edition
I measured mine out stock, and don't really understand how people are running 9.5" +38 offset without rubbing on turns. Maybe my math is wrong, but you're adding 0.75" (or 19mm) to both the inside and outside of the wheel, and then you're pushing it out another 12mm going from +50 to +38. In total you are pushing the wheel out roughly 31mm or nearly 1.25". When I measure I barely have 0.75" of clearance with my wheel cracked all the way.Here is my unofficial verdict after test fitting the tire/wheel combo tonight. If you want to go with an 18x8.5 +35-40mm wheel, stick with a 235/40r18. There is not much clearance at all between the tire and the fender. I would be concerned in the front if turning hard and the suspension compresses half an inch or more. I think with the wheels perfectly straight, the negative camber gain will be enough to cause the wheel to lean inward and prevent rubbing when the suspension compresses further. With the wheel cut left or right it may be a different story. I've read of guys running 18x9.5's with similar offset but don't know how that would be possible.
I recently purchased (and am still waiting to receive) SSR GTX01's in 18x8.5 +44 offset. With this I'll be pushing the wheels out 12.35mm or about a 1/2", so should be fine on clearance. I won't have the super aggressive look, which kind of sucks, but I don't know how you use the car as your daily with all that rub.
Any insights on this?
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