Alright guys, Im usually very good with wheel fitment, but for some reason there seems to be so much disagreement from people on S2k fitment that I wanted to ask for assistance before I drop a few grand on wheels/tires. Ive been searching for a long time on here but still arent too sure on what will work. Ive finally decided on a set of 18" Volk RE30s in chrome silver. Id like a pretty aggressive offset, and I have no problem rolling/pulling the rear fenders, and planning on running a set of 10mm wider front fenders. Do you guys think I could run a 18x9.5+47 out back with 285/30r18s, and 18x8.5+47 front 255/35r18. Sorry for the newbie-ish question, but Ive never dealt with S2k fitments before, much less any car with such high stock offsets. Here is a link to the RE30 sizing chart from Rays website:

http://www.rayswheels.co.jp/cgi-bin/cgi2/e...?modelName=RE30

Oh, and sort of off-topic, but can anyone lead me to a good set of 10-15mm front fenders that look stock, no vents, etc.. Thanks!

 

the c-west fenders are wider and look oem. as for the rear fitment, that 9.5 +47 with a 285 is going to be very difficult. I am more aggressive than that and barely clear with a 245. You can run those sizes that you posted, but I would do 225/40 and a 245/35 (255/35 max) in the rear.

 

From reading questions like in this thread:

https://www.s2ki.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=592137

Jim from Tirerack had recommended 245/40r17F and possibly a 285/30r18R for 17x9+43 and 18x10+54 wheel, and that is on factory (pulled/rolled) fenders. My suggested front fitment isnt even that agressive, but I do want to run more tire, hence the 10mm fenders. For the rear my 18x9.5+47s are approximately 12mm (12.7) thinner, which would make the outside edge of the wheel almost identical where the 18x10+54 would sit.

This is sort of what I mean by conflicting information, on one post I get answers like above, and in another I am told it should work. Id like to get some meat on the road because im planning some FI upgrades, but at the same time I hate the flat look of super-high offset wheels. I realize Im asking for alot, but Im willing to do what it takes to make it work.

 

the 9.5 +47 will rub with a 285 tire gauranteed. a 9.5 tire with that low offset I would recommend a 245 or 255 tire max(depending on drop) if you want something that wide as far as tire goes, i would recommend sticking to a minimum of +58. on the front the 255 will catch and ruin the fenders. Ive tried it before myself with the sizes you posted (about 2inch drop)

 

^ Youve tried it with 10mm wide front fenders?

 

yes, I had varis and seibon fenders and it cracked both style fenders.

 

Hmm, do you think a 235/40r18 and a 265/35r18 would be doable? Both are narrower, but almost 1/2" taller.

 

with lots of camber and flared front fenders and rolled and slightly pulled rears.

255 is already pushing the limit for that offset

 

here is a 255 on a 9.5 +44


so you would need a pretty gnarly flare in the back as well

 

^ Now that is a tigh fit!