245/40/18 on an 18x8 w/ 35mm offset?
#1
245/40/18 on an 18x8 w/ 35mm offset?
I just put a deposit at my local Belle Tire on 245/40/18 Toyo Proxes T1s and Enkei RPM2 18x8 rims. The rims have a 35mm offset. Am I going to see any problems with this setup? I did some searches and I've seen mixed opinions on 245's as well as mixed opinions on 8" wide rims with 35mm offset.
I have an 02. Is anyone running a 4th of 5th gen with this setup who can verify that it will or won't work?
Stereodude
I have an 02. Is anyone running a 4th of 5th gen with this setup who can verify that it will or won't work?
Stereodude
#3
Originally posted by Jeff92se
Should be okay. Have you emailed anyone that's running this set-up? That would be the best way. I do that all the time.
But isn't it a little late to ask that kind of question?
Should be okay. Have you emailed anyone that's running this set-up? That would be the best way. I do that all the time.
But isn't it a little late to ask that kind of question?
Whalentire says the rims fit fine (not sure how accurate they are) and most people here (but not all) say that 245 is no problem. I wouldn't have bought them if I was really concerned that they wouldn't fit, but I'm just double checking to make sure I'll be okay.
Stereodude
#7
Re: 245/40/18 on an 18x8 w/ 35mm offset?
Originally posted by Stereodude
I just put a deposit at my local Belle Tire on 245/40/18 Toyo Proxes T1s and Enkei RPM2 18x8 rims. The rims have a 35mm offset. Am I going to see any problems with this setup? I did some searches and I've seen mixed opinions on 245's as well as mixed opinions on 8" wide rims with 35mm offset.
I have an 02. Is anyone running a 4th of 5th gen with this setup who can verify that it will or won't work?
Stereodude
I just put a deposit at my local Belle Tire on 245/40/18 Toyo Proxes T1s and Enkei RPM2 18x8 rims. The rims have a 35mm offset. Am I going to see any problems with this setup? I did some searches and I've seen mixed opinions on 245's as well as mixed opinions on 8" wide rims with 35mm offset.
I have an 02. Is anyone running a 4th of 5th gen with this setup who can verify that it will or won't work?
Stereodude
#8
Re: Re: 245/40/18 on an 18x8 w/ 35mm offset?
Originally posted by Frank Fontaine
Since it's your $$$, why don't you give the Tire Rack a call? It's never benn answered why they recommend 235's on 2k2's and 1995's. Because 2k2's have those awful 225/50-17 standard. Then it's hazy because that setup was optional on SE's from what, 2k to 2k1. So it's not really making sense why the 245-40 is not the recommended size, it would be equivalent to 225.50-17. When you spent 21k on a new car, I think you should have the correct setup and not settle for someone saying it's about right, or it'll fit. my .02 Good luck.
Since it's your $$$, why don't you give the Tire Rack a call? It's never benn answered why they recommend 235's on 2k2's and 1995's. Because 2k2's have those awful 225/50-17 standard. Then it's hazy because that setup was optional on SE's from what, 2k to 2k1. So it's not really making sense why the 245-40 is not the recommended size, it would be equivalent to 225.50-17. When you spent 21k on a new car, I think you should have the correct setup and not settle for someone saying it's about right, or it'll fit. my .02 Good luck.
Stereodude
#12
Just to see if I got a good deal on this setup how much should this setup cost?
I'm getting the rims for $189 each and the tires for $199 each. $1650 out the door (w/ tax, mounting, balancing, etc).
Stereodude
I'm getting the rims for $189 each and the tires for $199 each. $1650 out the door (w/ tax, mounting, balancing, etc).
Stereodude
#13
Originally posted by Stereodude
Just to see if I got a good deal on this setup how much should this setup cost?
I'm getting the rims for $189 each and the tires for $199 each. $1650 out the door (w/ tax, mounting, balancing, etc).
Stereodude
Just to see if I got a good deal on this setup how much should this setup cost?
I'm getting the rims for $189 each and the tires for $199 each. $1650 out the door (w/ tax, mounting, balancing, etc).
Stereodude
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One more thing even the stillen Maxima the two tone color one has 245/40 18's on it, saw it in a Mag last year!!!!!but your conern was the 35MM offset, so you should be good!! , the max is a 5th gen with OZ wheels on it
#15
Originally posted by mingo
sounds abotu right.. what kinda rims did you say you got again??? what kind of tires??? i paid 195 for my s03's 245/40 yr-18 through tire rack.. i wouldnt' recomend getting tires through tire rack.. unless you can get free mounting and balancing.. i paid 180 for each rim. (my rims are discontinued) they are OZ wheels. your pricing sounds about right tho... and if u want u can sell your stock wheels for some extra pocket money.
sounds abotu right.. what kinda rims did you say you got again??? what kind of tires??? i paid 195 for my s03's 245/40 yr-18 through tire rack.. i wouldnt' recomend getting tires through tire rack.. unless you can get free mounting and balancing.. i paid 180 for each rim. (my rims are discontinued) they are OZ wheels. your pricing sounds about right tho... and if u want u can sell your stock wheels for some extra pocket money.
Will I be able to find out if they're cast or forged from looking at the rims?
I got Toyo Proxes T1-s rubber for them. Toyos are some of the lighter tires you can buy. For example Kuhmo 712's in 245/40/18 are 26.8lbs, whereas the Toyos are only 24lbs.
Stereodude
#16
MII's from the Japanese site http://www.enkei.co.jp/pro-mat/borte...mg/b-m2_04.jpg
RPM2 from the US site http://www.enkei.com/images/6c_6.jpg
They look the same to me. Maybe I'll call Enkei USA up and see what they say for weight and if they're cast or forged.
Edit: From looking at the rims carefully I'm not sure they can be cast. Casting requires that the metal can flow from some point on the mold (injection point) to all the other points on the rim. The spokes seem kinda narrow to be cast. Even hot metal doesn't flow all that well. Then again, maybe I'm just out to lunch and talking out my butt.
Stereodude
RPM2 from the US site http://www.enkei.com/images/6c_6.jpg
They look the same to me. Maybe I'll call Enkei USA up and see what they say for weight and if they're cast or forged.
Edit: From looking at the rims carefully I'm not sure they can be cast. Casting requires that the metal can flow from some point on the mold (injection point) to all the other points on the rim. The spokes seem kinda narrow to be cast. Even hot metal doesn't flow all that well. Then again, maybe I'm just out to lunch and talking out my butt.
Stereodude
#17
Stereo dude, I have 18X8 SSR integrals with a +35 mm off set. The rims/tires fit perfectly and look perfect for a max. The wheels are seated just right in the fender walls and there is no rubbing what so ever.
#18
Originally posted by emax95
Stereo dude, I have 18X8 SSR integrals with a +35 mm off set. The rims/tires fit perfectly and look perfect for a max. The wheels are seated just right in the fender walls and there is no rubbing what so ever.
Stereo dude, I have 18X8 SSR integrals with a +35 mm off set. The rims/tires fit perfectly and look perfect for a max. The wheels are seated just right in the fender walls and there is no rubbing what so ever.
Stereodude
#21
Originally posted by SprintMax
makes your car look like you have 17's so why waste your money on 18's .. just get 17's
makes your car look like you have 17's so why waste your money on 18's .. just get 17's
Stereodude
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