I have been looking at getting some 18" wheels for 04 sedan, and think these are the ones that I would like to have. I would like to add the wheels and the suspension from a 350. the offsets on these are 40mm. Are they going to fit after it is lowered with the 350 spring? I dont want them to rub are bottom out. Is there anyoune out there who has a 40mm offset with the 350 setup, and are you having any problems?



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Just called Next Wheels to see if these will fit. They said that I would need to run a 225/45/18 tire. Is this correct?

 

You can run up to 245mm wide tires on 8" wide rims with 40mm offset's and not experience rubbing anywhere at any point in the suspension's entire range of travel, full extension to full compression. You do NOT have to limit yourself to just 225's. That is a case of someone that has NOT measured or installed rims on the car playing it VERY safe,....too safe. What tire width you run is up to you, IMO I would not pay new rim money and not run at least 245's.

 

Definitely go 245.....DONT do 225....that's just wrong....

 

Just ordered my R1 Racing GTR-10 18" wheels. The tires will be Kumho Escta 245/45/ZR18. These wheels do have the 40mm offset. Will this be ok? I will have pics posted as soon as they go on the car. Edit: By the way the will be gunmetal on a silver sedan. Do you guys think they will look ok?

 

Your offset of 40 will be fine. But I dont think the Kumho Ecsta has a 245/45/18 size.....maybe your thinking 245/40/18 (which is fine)....I could be wrong, maybe they make it...you should check, but either is fine with my preference being the 245/40/18. Are your new wheels only 7.5" wide?.....

 

When you guys are asking about offsets make sure to include the wheel width as well.

 

Yes the new wheels are 7.5". I have been looking at wheels for about month, and only found two are three styles that I like. That is in the price range I was willing to go with. I would have got the 8.5" if it was available but it is not. I love the look of the R1 GTR-10. So at the price I paid I will be satisfied with the 7.5". I had to also make sure that the wife was happy (she drives the car three days a week). She likes the GTR-10 so I figured what the hell. I will only have about $1800 in the wheels and tires so in three years are so when we buy her a new car we will put the GTR on it and I will look for some wheels then. Probably 8.5" front, 9.5" rear 19". These wheels are just to hold me over. Just could not roll around on the stockers any longer.

 

Oh,.... 7.5" wide. Kinda get less hip to the idea of running 7.5" rim width and tires past 235mm in width. Not that is won't work, just less then optimal. IMO, since your buying new wheels, I'd pic different rims to get them at least 8" in width. Being 7.5" in width will hurt their resellability when the time comes, well if ever comes to that.

 

I agree. If you are investing in aftermarket wheels, why not get more rubber on the ground? Go with at least 8" wide.

 

Sorry to hijack, will 245/45/18 on 18x8" +38 offset all around be ok? I am lowered on Eibach prokit.

 

Ok guys thanks for all of your input. I cancelled my order for thr R1 GTR-10, because they do not make them in anything over 7.5". I have been searching all day for a replacement set and found a set of 18" x 8.5" with 38mm offsets Stern ST-1. I think that they have the closest look of the wheels that I was looking for. I will post pics of the wheels on the car when they come in in about two weeks. See the pic below.

 

By the way I will be running a 245/45/18. Anyone hear of Hancock tires. That is what will be included in my wheel and tire package. Speedo should be right with this tire size if I have done my calculations right.

 

You mean Hankook dont you? I've never heard of Hancock tires before....anyway that wheel and size is a better choice. There is somebody here who posted those with centers painted black just recently.
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Boon your right about the tires. Are they a good tire. I have ran Kumho on my mustang for about three years and love them, but the guy I bought my wheels from sad that the hankook was a better tire.