Hey guys looking at getting a cheap set of wheels for daily driving. Im lowered 2" on Coilovers and im looking at a staggered set up 18x8 45et fronts and 18x9 50et rear. I do have a rear fender roll with bumper tab and bumper shaved done already. Heres the questions i have.

1. Should i stick with the staggered set up or run 18x9 ft and rear since its a bit higher offset? I just dont want to rub. My ft fenders have not been touched!

2. Can i run a 245 on the 18x9 rear. My tire sizes i have picked out right now are 225/40/18 front and 245/35/18 rear. I was going to stick with the 245 just to give me a bit more room if i wanted to lower the car a bit more. I have 255/40/17 on the car right now with no rubbing but I have no clue what offset the wheels are. They were on the car when i bought it.

Any Advice would be great. Im new to the whole wheel tire thing.

Thanks~

 

1. Staggered or non-staggered is personal choice. FYI, a 9" +50 is MORE aggressive than a 8" +45. If rubbing is a concern then stick with the 225 on a 8" wheel. I would only go 9" all around if you wanted a 245 or 255 non-staggered setup, would require at least bending in the front fender liner tabs.

2. Yes.... but a 245/35 is smaller diameter than a 225/40, not a good look IMO to have the front larger diameter than the rear although it is a minimal difference. A 255/35 would be a better diameter match.

 

Thanks Nate. So what size tire in the rear should i run if i wanted to stay with a 245? and would i need to change the front tires size also?

 

If you wanted to stick with the 245/35 rear, which is the best diameter choice, then I would run a 215/40 front to match. Again, you could do a 225/40 front also as long as the slight difference won't bother you, most people probably would not notice.

 

Do u know if running a 18x9 et50 with a 255/35/18 would rub being lowered about 2inches? Fenders rolled and bumper tab moved. The main thing is not rubbing at all.