safe to add 18x9 rims to front and 18.9 rims to back
03-23-2004, 04:04 PM
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safe to add 18x9 rims to front and 18.9 rims to back
Im looking on info on rims. I own a G35, i believe the wheel specs for it stock is 18x8/18.8.5
I'm intrested in the Gram Lights 57Pro and i want 18x9 in the front and back. Would it be safe to slap them on or should i do 18x8.5 in the front and 18.9 in the back.? What should i do?
I'm intrested in the Gram Lights 57Pro and i want 18x9 in the front and back. Would it be safe to slap them on or should i do 18x8.5 in the front and 18.9 in the back.? What should i do?
03-23-2004, 04:19 PM
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First... make sure to size and stagger your tires properly... the proper tire size/stagger for those rims would be 245/40/18 and 275/40/18.
Second... difference between 18x8.5 and 18x9 in the fronts with a 245/40/18 tire is going to be:
(1) a slight difference in the overall height (rule of thumb is 0.2 inch decrease for every 0.5 inches of rim width increase)
(2) a slight difference in the appearence of the tire's sidewall as a result of 1 (slanted inward slightly more)
Anyway, you'll be fine with either rim IMO... 8.5-9 is both within spec for a 245 tire.
Second... difference between 18x8.5 and 18x9 in the fronts with a 245/40/18 tire is going to be:
(1) a slight difference in the overall height (rule of thumb is 0.2 inch decrease for every 0.5 inches of rim width increase)
(2) a slight difference in the appearence of the tire's sidewall as a result of 1 (slanted inward slightly more)
Anyway, you'll be fine with either rim IMO... 8.5-9 is both within spec for a 245 tire.
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03-23-2004, 04:35 PM
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so performance will not be an issue? My friend told me something about s2ks... if they have a even outs front and rear rims the performance in turning will weaken.
The back is easier to slide out because the front has more grip.
The back is easier to slide out because the front has more grip.
03-23-2004, 06:36 PM
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Actually, a LOT of people have NOT been staggering their tires and running 245s all the way around. Apparently this give the car the best handling. You can go with a smaller profile to 'trick' the VDC and TCS into thinking the tires are staggered too.
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