RichP

and if they stick out from the wheel wells.

I ordered some RH Alurad 5 Spoke rims in 17 x 8.5. The dealer is unsure of how they will fit, if they will stick out, etc...

I would like to put the 8.5's on the the front and 17 x 9's or maybe 9.5's on the rear.

I only ordered 2 rims to see how they will fit before I order the rears.

The goal is to fit 255 width tires on the rear and maybe 245's on the front.

Thanks,

RichP
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Rick M

However, they haven't arrived yet. They should be here next week. I ordered 225/40-18 tires. The offset of the Zender Monza's is 35. I think OEM wheels are 32 so they will stick out slightly more, but the manufacturer told me these wheels will fit my lowered TT and they recommended that I stay with 225/40 tires.

As for going wider, I think you'll need spacers if you plan on going wider than 235's on the rear. The problem with 235's is the overall diameter. 225/45-17's have a diameter of 25.0". 235/45's are 25.3 and 235/40's are 24.4.

And if you're planning on lowering, you'll have even more of a clearance problem on wider tires. I looked very hard to find someone who has done this so I wouldn't make a costly mistake, but was unable to find any good info.

Good luck!

Alfonso Gutierrez

225/40/17 = 24.96
225/40/18 = 24.70
235/40/18 = 25.40
245/35/18 = 24.78

What about 225/40/18 Front
245/35/18 Rear (for looks)

or even better ... like Corvette c-5 etc.... 225/45/17 Front
245/35/18 Rear

Bye

Marius B

... the effect on handling would be a tad towards understeer. Not something to brag about to the guys. Same rubber f/r would be the natural thing to do. 18" would be an improvement on good roads, but would look a bit silly unless accompanied by radical lowering.

garyc

8.5*18 225/40 tyres. Same grip, sharper steering, harder ride.