what tires will fit with 18" rims
10-09-2002, 10:54 PM
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what tires will fit with 18" rims I have the Eibach pro kit, and I'm looking at getting some 18" z06 rims. Will the 10.5" rims fit on the back fine? What about the front? What size tires should I go with as well, without rubbing on the back.
10-10-2002, 04:08 AM
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Re: what tires will fit with 18" rims I've got the prokit with 18x9.5s. I just put some 295/35/18's on the back and it's real tight even after banging in most of the wheel well. This is also with a 1/4" spacer.
The major problem areas are the inside front edge of the tire and the entire area around the bump stop. Even though that area is inside the wheel at rest, when you hit a big bump or dip, you run the risk of that metal coming in contact with the tire. An adjustable PHR is in order if you don't have one and a big hammer.
I'm considering some H&R spacers if I can get some more info on them. They bolt on to your existing hub and have their own studs built in.
I've got 18x9.5s in the front also and had NO problem with 275/35/18s but have SOME rubbing on hard turns with 275/40/18s, mostly when parking. I'm going back to the 275/35s when these wear out.
What's the backspacing on the rear 10.5s? That has alot to do with the kind of room you'll need.
The major problem areas are the inside front edge of the tire and the entire area around the bump stop. Even though that area is inside the wheel at rest, when you hit a big bump or dip, you run the risk of that metal coming in contact with the tire. An adjustable PHR is in order if you don't have one and a big hammer.
I'm considering some H&R spacers if I can get some more info on them. They bolt on to your existing hub and have their own studs built in.
I've got 18x9.5s in the front also and had NO problem with 275/35/18s but have SOME rubbing on hard turns with 275/40/18s, mostly when parking. I'm going back to the 275/35s when these wear out.
What's the backspacing on the rear 10.5s? That has alot to do with the kind of room you'll need.
10-10-2002, 05:23 PM
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Re: what tires will fit with 18" rims I was just told that the Z06 wheels wont fit on our cars without spacers. Is this correct? If I went with 18x9.5's all the way around, what backspacing should I get for the wheels, and where can I find wheels at a good price?
10-10-2002, 08:53 PM
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Re: what tires will fit with 18" rims </font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Originally posted by Red02LS1:
<strong>I was just told that the Z06 wheels wont fit on our cars without spacers. Is this correct? If I went with 18x9.5's all the way around, what backspacing should I get for the wheels, and where can I find wheels at a good price?</strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">You dont need any wheel spacers for the back if you go with 18 X 9.5. Im running those rims all around with 275/40/18 tires with them. Make sure you get some jounce bumper spacers in the rear and you'll be fine.
<strong>I was just told that the Z06 wheels wont fit on our cars without spacers. Is this correct? If I went with 18x9.5's all the way around, what backspacing should I get for the wheels, and where can I find wheels at a good price?</strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">You dont need any wheel spacers for the back if you go with 18 X 9.5. Im running those rims all around with 275/40/18 tires with them. Make sure you get some jounce bumper spacers in the rear and you'll be fine.
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Re: what tires will fit with 18" rims I am running 275/30/18 all the way around on my TA. I have Pro-kit springs and an Adjustable panhard bar to help.
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