Wheel Fitment Help!!
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Wheel Fitment Help!!
Guys, I know this topic has been beaten to death so my apologies for that. I found a set of wheels that I would love to throw on the goat but I want to make sure they will fit and I DO NOT want to roll/cut the fenders AT ALL!!
Fronts = 18" x 8" bolt pattern of 5 x 120 with a 35mm offset
Rears = 18" x 8.5" bolt pattern of 5 x 120 with a 37mm offset
Would they fit? Would they look alright?? Any help would be much appreciated!!! Thanks in advance!
Fronts = 18" x 8" bolt pattern of 5 x 120 with a 35mm offset
Rears = 18" x 8.5" bolt pattern of 5 x 120 with a 37mm offset
Would they fit? Would they look alright?? Any help would be much appreciated!!! Thanks in advance!
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Can anyone give a range of offsets/sizes that will work without rolling/cutting the fenders? My car is putting down 500hp at the wheels so i'd like as much traction/rubber as possible. Id go 19" but Im afraid they won't fit. Wheels sizes and offsets confuse the $#%& out of me. Help! Plus most of the wheels im finding that I like have a 72.6 centerbore vs our 69.6. How can I overcome this? Thanks again in advance guys
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Centrebore: You will just get "hub rings." Google "hub rings" along with the size of the wheel and our stock hub to find a set.
Offsets: http://www.1010tires.com/WheelOffsetCalculator.asp
That calculator will tell you how much each width and offset will push a tire in or out of the fender. 9.5" wide +50mm is a safe offset if you roll the fender. You can also fit about a 275 tire in there on that wheel with that offset. Or you can just call Weld Racing or CCW wheels and they will provide you a set of wheels with the right offsets. 8.5" wide wheel with 245 series tires is not going to do much for you.
Fender rolling: You will need to find a shop to cut or roll your fenders if you want to go wide, just do it and get it over with because otherwise your stuck with crap offsets and widths.
I would recommend getting less than a 19" wheel if traction is your main concern. The larger the sidewall on a tire, generally the more traction you will have.
Offsets: http://www.1010tires.com/WheelOffsetCalculator.asp
That calculator will tell you how much each width and offset will push a tire in or out of the fender. 9.5" wide +50mm is a safe offset if you roll the fender. You can also fit about a 275 tire in there on that wheel with that offset. Or you can just call Weld Racing or CCW wheels and they will provide you a set of wheels with the right offsets. 8.5" wide wheel with 245 series tires is not going to do much for you.
Fender rolling: You will need to find a shop to cut or roll your fenders if you want to go wide, just do it and get it over with because otherwise your stuck with crap offsets and widths.
I would recommend getting less than a 19" wheel if traction is your main concern. The larger the sidewall on a tire, generally the more traction you will have.
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Thanks for the great info. With that kind of power would you recommend getting them rolled and throwing like a 9.5" wheel on there? Not sure what sizes exactly i want for traction purposes. If went 18's how wide could I go before rolling is necessary? Thanks
I guess what Im asking, if i were to roll the fenders what would be an ideal size street tire/wheel setup I would want to run with 500rwhp? Any help is appreciated. If im gonna get them rolled, what would my best options be?
I guess what Im asking, if i were to roll the fenders what would be an ideal size street tire/wheel setup I would want to run with 500rwhp? Any help is appreciated. If im gonna get them rolled, what would my best options be?
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Ideally? Corvette sized tires. But without a minitub 275 or 285 is as wide as you can go. At that point I would get 15" Weld Racing wheels in the rear, because the taller sidewall will help compensate for the lack of width. Also getting a street legal drag radial like Mickey Thompsons will help. With a tall/soft sidewall and drag radial tire your lateral grip will be compromised. Everything is a tradeoff. Personally, I'm going with 275/30R19 on a 9.5+45 for a balance between looks, traction, and handling. Keep in mind I'm only at 400whp.