Will I be able to lower my R56 if I mount 18x7.5 wheels? I'm looking to use lowering springs to lower it about a 1 inch or so. Can this be done with out any rubbing issues?
Thanks

 

Just to let you know wrong section. But to answer your question yes but you might want to invest in 5 to 10mm spacers just to help.

 

Yes as long as the offset is right you wont have any issues with 18 X 7.5

 

245/35/18 on a 18x8.5 what type of offset would i need ?

 

Damn that would for sure call for spacers and would look just ridiculous cause they would stick so far out.

 

I'm running 18x7.5, 45 offset with the TSW lowering springs. Tires are 215-40-18. No problems at all. I could even go lower...

 

Generally speaking your tire diameter does not change much with wheel size, so lowering does not effect the what diameter of wheel you choose. Go to:

http://www.discounttire.com/dtcs/infoTireMath.dos

Your can enter and compare different tire sizes and wheel sizes and compare the diameter. I think the rule is, you should stay within 3% of stock.

In simple terms as the wheel size get larger the sidewall size gets smaller.

Big wheels generally mean rougher ride as there is not as much cushion between you and the road. Big wheels and tire combination are usually heavier that smaller wheel tire combination's. This means a loss of performance and worse gas mileage in many cases.

Search the tires, wheels and brakes section for better information.

 

17x7.5 with 225 or 235 is about the biggest you want to go unless you are tracking it like a fiend then go wider not larger.

 

you dont even need spacers on a 7.5 rim. there is about an half inch of space im running 215/35/17x7.5

 

You can't really make broad statements like that without the offset. A 17x7.5 et60 would need spacers while a 17x7.5 et35 wouldn't. It all depends on the offset of the wheel.

 

oh yes your correct i have 40 or 45 offset i cant remember.

 

Yes you can!



Offset is critical. But I am even using 5mm spacers and I have some new photos coming soon that have 10mm on the rear and the tire completely tucked.

Let me know if I can help with fitment concerns, or anyway I can!

 

i shouldn't have a problem lowering 1.2 w/ the eibach spring kit and running 17X7 w/ 215 45 17s?

 

u should be ok you might want to go with 40's

 

No problem at all! (assuming the offset is correct) What wheel did you end up choosing? Then we can check it out for you!

 

Something like +40. But it'll rub.

My experience...

--Dan
Mach V

 

I think you will be fine --

I have NM springs from:
http://www.outmotoring.com/mini-coop...n_springs.html

They have been very good and lower the same amount 1.2" and I run the same tire.

If I where doing it again I would pay more attention to the weight of the wheels and tires.

 

I am running a 17x7 et40 Konig with a 235-40-17 Dunlop D1 with really wide tread blocks on eibach springs and it rubbed till the plastic melted away, now all is good

 

I'm going to be purchasing the black konig feathers from you guys here shortly. to bad you guys don't offer a wheel/tire package.

 

Thanks for the biz-nez! If I can help in anyway let me know!

 

I bought my Konig Bump Blacks from Alta also and go the advice on the tire size fitting with some trimming. Best price around, thanks Adam.

 

NO PROBLEM! Thank you for the business and thank you for the photos! Your car turned out great!