Which fitment looks cleaner?

[Gallo_vera]

I am very new with this modding stuff for a car, but I’m really considering buying a whole new wheel and tire setup for my orchard white si sedan. Looking at these 2 which one looks cleaner? (Both pictured below are lowered on eibach springs) The first ones fitment is 18x9.5 45 and the second one is 18x9.5 40. What’s the difference? It’s only a 5 number difference.

 

[Jayceegee]

Your car - your choice. I'm sure you're leaning toward one that prefer.

 

[Alj888]

The sedan looks absolutely killer in my opinion. I think we’ve officially concluded that the perfect range for most people and our cars in particular is 35-45 offset wise with a wheel size of 18 x 9.5. Lowered, rubbing could be an issue but usually after rolling (bending) the fender tabs your good to go. Personally, look the weight of both, reputation of both companies, and what you can afford. If it were my money it’d be going to the firsts ones no doubt about it.

 

[Gallo_vera]

The sedan looks absolutely killer in my opinion. I think we’ve officially concluded that the perfect range for most people and our cars in particular is 35-45 offset wise with a wheel size of 18 x 9.5. Lowered, rubbing could be an issue but usually after rolling (bending) the fender tabs your good to go. Personally, look the weight of both, reputation of both companies, and what you can afford. If it were my money it’d be going to the firsts ones no doubt about it.

So when it rubs, is it hard to roll the fender tabs? Or what is the process like for that? Can it be done at home or do you need to take it to a mechanic?

 

[EkSean]

First ones IMO

 

[Alj888]

So when it rubs, is it hard to roll the fender tabs? Or what is the process like for that? Can it be done at home or do you need to take it to a mechanic?

To be honest it’s not rolling, there is a little fender tab that sticks out and will cause the wheel to rub. All you have to do is bend it in. Takes a couple minutes at most I’m sure someone has a video on doing it. Very simple, taking it to a shop to have it done would be very extra imo. I would say it’s one of the easiest thing to do to our cars!

 

[Seth_FC3]

The Advans are dope

 

[Chief lazy leaf]

Fender tab is easy to bend yourself. Just have to remove a screw and plastic clip. Also the +45 is pushed in slightly more so 40 or 45 works with 9.5 well. You'll have problems with tire sizes more than the rim size. I'll run a 265 tire on my 18x9 +35 and it rubs cause the offset. You shouldn't have that problem unless you go wider than 265.

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