Wide rim fitment question

[Smokin' Rubber]

Will a 8.5" rim running 235/40/18's +35 offset fit in the wheel wells without rubbing stuff?

[nismo]

Ask Madbill. He did some really wide wheels on his Vibe. So, yeah. Send him an email or somethin and go from there.Inder

[Smokin' Rubber]

His were 10" rims and his offset was 32 because he made an adapter, different situation tho

[MadBill]

I have 17" x 10" wheels with ~ 34 mm offset and 275/40 tires on my Vibe. With a 1 -1/2" drop, I get a little scuffing of the rears against the outside fender lips on big dips, but 235s would be 20 mm (0.79") narrower per side, so you should be fine.

[Smokin' Rubber]

Even with a 2.3 inch drop?

[MadBill]

Lowered or stock, the worst case is when you hit the bump stops on a big dip with a full load. However, my sidewalls barely catch the fender lip. Even 1/4" more clearance would eliminate the contact. I plan to grind a bit off the lips, but haven't got to it yet.