Tire / Wheel Fitment Questions
Feb 22, 2010, 11:04 PM
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Volk CE28 18 X 9.5 +28 Fitment????
Hey all,
Yes I read through the forums and searched but have been left a little bit confused. Wanted to see if any of you out there are running this set-up and what you did to get fitment (ex. tire size, space front, camber, roll etc). Would like to run an aggressive set-up in a 265/35-18, but don't know if it would be better just to run a 245 or 255? Car is on '03 VIII lowered on Cusco Zero-2rs. Obviously will need to roll rear fenders, etc. but looking for some pointers from people who have been there. Thanks ahead of time.
Yes I read through the forums and searched but have been left a little bit confused. Wanted to see if any of you out there are running this set-up and what you did to get fitment (ex. tire size, space front, camber, roll etc). Would like to run an aggressive set-up in a 265/35-18, but don't know if it would be better just to run a 245 or 255? Car is on '03 VIII lowered on Cusco Zero-2rs. Obviously will need to roll rear fenders, etc. but looking for some pointers from people who have been there. Thanks ahead of time.
Feb 23, 2010, 06:10 AM
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Your in luck. I just mounted up some of these! I checked the fitment last night on the inside of both the f/r. There's a good finger's length (easy 1/2 - 3/4") of room in the front by the coilover - and a little less in the rear by the A-arm. I think the +34 option might work out better - it should have plenty of room in the insides (6mm = 1/4") and also help tuck up into the fender wells under compression assuming the car is lowered and all on coilovers.
18x9.5" +28 Volk LE28 with 275/35-18 Hoosier R6's. Note that Hoosiers run wider than any street tire.
....Wanted to post my new setup that I just test fitted this weekend. Not sure about the fitment yet or if the offset is the best way to go. I have the rear fenders rolled even (not lipped out or anything). I haven't checked compression yet either. And yeah...the car is dirty from being hauled on the trailor!
Front:
Front looking down:
Rear:
Rear looking down:
I'm also a little curious about he lugnuts. I'm not running spacers or anything, just put on what came with the rims which are an open-style lug - Muteki. Is this how they should look cone torqued down?
18x9.5" +28 Volk LE28 with 275/35-18 Hoosier R6's. Note that Hoosiers run wider than any street tire.
....Wanted to post my new setup that I just test fitted this weekend. Not sure about the fitment yet or if the offset is the best way to go. I have the rear fenders rolled even (not lipped out or anything). I haven't checked compression yet either. And yeah...the car is dirty from being hauled on the trailor!
Front:
Front looking down:
Rear:
Rear looking down:
I'm also a little curious about he lugnuts. I'm not running spacers or anything, just put on what came with the rims which are an open-style lug - Muteki. Is this how they should look cone torqued down?
Last edited by boomn29; Feb 23, 2010 at 06:14 AM.
Feb 23, 2010, 10:47 AM
#993
Basically you can get away with the 265 fitment in the rear but you may rub on one of the rear bumper bolts. If you run a 255 tire only minor rolling will be needed. Don't run a 245 or it will look stretched. I run 9.5 +28's on a 255 tire and I just shaved 1/8th" off my rear with zero issues.
Feb 23, 2010, 10:51 AM
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If you run a 255/35/18 tire, you will be fine, even without rolled rear fenders (as long as you're not slammed).
For 265/35/18 you will need to roll rear fenders.
I've ran the wheels in a lot of diff. offsets, i'm very familiar with the fitments.
For 265/35/18 you will need to roll rear fenders.
I've ran the wheels in a lot of diff. offsets, i'm very familiar with the fitments.
Feb 23, 2010, 10:53 AM
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I just threw these on over the weekend exact rim your looking for wrapped in 265/35/18. I'm dropped on megan track coilovers. The tire is exactly flush with the rear fender and will require rolling on a 265 tire. I would also recommend rolling on a 255 tire also just in case. The fronts didn't seem like they needed rolling but I just might roll then just in case.
Feb 23, 2010, 11:18 AM
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THANK YOU ALL!!!!! I think for my first go around I'm gonna go with RT-615s in a 255/40-18 to see where I'm at. When it comes time to replace them I see about upgrading to the 265s. Again, thanks for all the info, PMs, & pictures.
Feb 23, 2010, 12:30 PM
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Basically you can get away with the 265 fitment in the rear but you may rub on one of the rear bumper bolts. If you run a 255 tire only minor rolling will be needed. Don't run a 245 or it will look stretched. I run 9.5 +28's on a 255 tire and I just shaved 1/8th" off my rear with zero issues.
^^ I had 265's, rear rolled. The bolts that holds the rear quarter panel and the bumper rubs a bit, but not much. It's a major work to move that bolt back an inch or more according to the body shop that I went to not to mention $$. I switched to 255's, no rubbing whatsoever.
Hope this helps.
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^^ I had 265's, rear rolled. The bolts that holds the rear quarter panel and the bumper rubs a bit, but not much. It's a major work to move that bolt back an inch or more according to the body shop that I went to not to mention $$. I switched to 255's, no rubbing whatsoever. Hope this helps.
Hope this helps.Are you running 255/40s or 255/35s?
Feb 24, 2010, 06:24 AM
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I do want to add something about fitment on these 18x9.5" +28 Volks.
No spacers needed to mount these up. They absolutely clear the brembo's up front! I haven't drove the car on the street or track with this setup yet though. I did test the turning radius in the garage right-to-left and it looks like a 275 will rub the fender wells in both directions sadly...
I don't think the +34 option clears the brembo's up front w/o a small 5-6mm spacer. The rear would sit in a little better with the higher offset and not require as much rear fender work. So...pick your poison if you're wanting to run something like a 265 or larger.
Front closeup of 18x9.5" +28 Volks with 275/35-18 Hoosier R6:
No spacers needed to mount these up. They absolutely clear the brembo's up front! I haven't drove the car on the street or track with this setup yet though. I did test the turning radius in the garage right-to-left and it looks like a 275 will rub the fender wells in both directions sadly...
I don't think the +34 option clears the brembo's up front w/o a small 5-6mm spacer. The rear would sit in a little better with the higher offset and not require as much rear fender work. So...pick your poison if you're wanting to run something like a 265 or larger.
Front closeup of 18x9.5" +28 Volks with 275/35-18 Hoosier R6:
Last edited by boomn29; Mar 3, 2010 at 07:15 AM.