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Apr 18, 2009, 10:26 AM
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Hi Everyone,
I have been researching high and low... and I am looking get the maximum wide wheel can fit the New Ralliart...
Stock Spec
PCD 5X114.3
SIZE 18X7
OFFSET 46MM
HUB 67MM
TIRES 215/40 18
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Hey Evil!
are you sure the rim width is 7 inches? I'm only curious cause I see some sites saying they are 7.5 and others 7. Did you find that out from the mitsu dealership? Our local mitsu service is closed on the weekend and i am too impatient to wait until monday to call heh.
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Apr 18, 2009, 12:10 PM
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i was under the impression the RA stock wheel is 7.5 wide too. time to break out the tape measure
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Apr 18, 2009, 12:39 PM
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you guys crack me up!!!! its in the owners manuals near the back of the book... and if it was 7.5 mitsu wont have ran 215/45-18 tires it would have came with 225/45-18
215 tires are meant for 6" to 7" wide wheels
225 tires are meant for 7" to 8" wide wheels
235 tires are meant for 8" to 9" wide wheels
these are just rule of thumb...
but always you can stretch fit or over size a fitment
keeping it with in spec keeps the side wall flex down and keep traction squared...
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Apr 18, 2009, 04:32 PM
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I have 18X8 +40mm offset w/ 235/40/18 tires. Went to my mechanic and he said I need spacers does anyone know if this will cause any rubbing issues with the spacer.
Also does any one know what size I need for spacers?
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Apr 18, 2009, 07:20 PM
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You'll probably need like a 5-10mm spacer and you should be fine rubbing wise.
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Apr 18, 2009, 08:36 PM
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You'll probably need like a 5-10mm spacer and you should be fine rubbing wise.
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errrr 5-10mm spacers and it will be fine rubbing wise?.. Rotorglow those specs should be fine without rubbing but if you want to make sure it doesnt rub go for 225 tires instead..
adding 5-10mm spacers would cause more issues with rubbing as it would really push out the rims more..
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Apr 18, 2009, 09:01 PM
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Do you realize how small 5mm is? I saw a guy with a lancer GTS, which has the same fenders as the RA running 18x8.5 et30, people in this forum just havent experimented with wheel widths and offsets yet. Especially since rotorglow is only running an 8inch wide wheel he can run a 225/40/18 all day and not rub.
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Apr 18, 2009, 11:29 PM
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I already purchased my 235s this weekend but I'm waiting for lug nuts and concentric rings from enkei.
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Apr 19, 2009, 04:15 AM
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Do you realize how small 5mm is? I saw a guy with a lancer GTS, which has the same fenders as the RA running 18x8.5 et30, people in this forum just havent experimented with wheel widths and offsets yet. Especially since rotorglow is only running an 8inch wide wheel he can run a 225/40/18 all day and not rub.
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didnt say he will rub with 5-10mm spacers just saying he has more of a chance to rub compared to his current wheel specs.. don't know why the mechanic says you need spacers as your current wheels specs should fit with not problems unless you want your wheels to sit more flush with the guards...
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Apr 19, 2009, 05:15 AM
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didnt say he will rub with 5-10mm spacers just saying he has more of a chance to rub compared to his current wheel specs.. don't know why the mechanic says you need spacers as your current wheels specs should fit with not problems unless you want your wheels to sit more flush with the guards...
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I'm guessing it wasn't the fenders his mechanic was worried about rubbing but the springs.
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Apr 19, 2009, 10:40 AM
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yeah stock height you shouldnt have a problem with the fenders... just wants to move them out a little to clear some space on the inside. if you ever lower you are going to have some issues though
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Apr 19, 2009, 11:51 AM
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18x8 +40 will = fronts will be flushed and rears will need a 5mm spacer to be closer to being flushed [10mm maxed out]
Inner Clearance: 7mm LESS Outer Face Position: 15mm MORE
Tries: 235/40 18 no rubbing issues with stock height
with this offset i wont want to move the front anymore farther a then 19mm is already 3/4" more out then stock this will be flushed with out poking or rubbing the fenders... now with the rears.... i would say get some custom made hub centric 7mm spacer... that will push it out just enough to flush it out but keep everything inside the fenders when lowering the car... now if you want o max out the rear you can us 10mm spacer just make sure is hub centric... and this will add 10mm to the rear making it 29mm with means its about 1 1/8" more outer then stock which means it pushing really close to the fenders when lowering the car...
i hope this helps
evil
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Apr 20, 2009, 01:16 AM
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does being awd really affect it? i have 18x8 +30 on my ride no rubbing but mine is a gts
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Apr 20, 2009, 01:17 AM
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and its really flush stretched on 215 tires..
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Apr 20, 2009, 04:28 AM
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Anybody experiences a 18x8.5 with of course 235/40/18?
Thinking of putting those and planning to lower a bit with prolly eibach prokit.
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