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Wide rim fitment question
Posted: Tue Jul 05, 2005 4:47 pm
by Smokin' Rubber
Will a 8.5" rim running 235/40/18's +35 offset fit in the wheel wells without rubbing stuff?
Re: Wide rim fitment question (Smokin' Rubber)
Posted: Tue Jul 05, 2005 9:41 pm
by 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
Re: Wide rim fitment question (TRD4reel)
Posted: Wed Jul 06, 2005 1:22 pm
by Smokin' Rubber
His were 10" rims and his offset was 32 because he made an adapter, different situation tho
Re: Wide rim fitment question (Smokin' Rubber)
Posted: Thu Jul 07, 2005 10:04 am
by 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.
Re: Wide rim fitment question (MadBill)
Posted: Thu Jul 07, 2005 11:12 am
by Smokin' Rubber
Even with a 2.3 inch drop?
Re: Wide rim fitment question (Smokin' Rubber)
Posted: Fri Jul 08, 2005 7:31 am
by 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.