Official Wheel and Tire Fitment Thread
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DaBlackapino
Member
I'm Going to be installing and EIBach Pro-Kit Spring set along with an Alignment Kit, and I'll be lowering it about an 1' and getting 17' Borbet Rims with Kumo Tires. I'll be looking forward to the Summer, Should be Fun. This is my First Drop also...since this is also my First Car
Brad Ferrell
New member
Try the offset calculator. I think 225/40r18 with 35 offset is pretty close. There is also a flush or hellaflush thread too.
AndrewGS
Ultimo Hombre
So, 19"x8.5" with a +38 wrapped in 225/35 rubber sound like a good spec? I've decided not to go full low with coilovers and maybe not even get springs because I like the even gap around the tire on the stock RS suspension, but that could change. I'm nervous as hell because I'm probably going to be dropping big time coin on a set of one-off forged wheels and I don't want to screw up the specs.
Brad Ferrell
New member
Your specs are right on. Try it stock. The GM lowering kit might be all you need as far as a drop goes = 10mm. You may not have to go with lowering springs to get the look you're going for.
CheapFuneral
New member
Wider up front?
**** you auto correct!
**** you auto correct!
AndrewGS
Ultimo Hombre
No, same specs all the way around.
forevrscornd1
Member
Finally put the DDM spacers on today. My wheels are 8" wide with et35, and now with the spacers it puts me at et30
before rear
after rear
before front
after front
What size tires?
forevrscornd1
Member
What's the best tire for a 17x8 rim et35 lowered on eibachs? Eventually going to upgrade to coilovers.
littleturbo
New member
Most common size it 225/45r17
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forevrscornd1
Member
How stretched would a 215/45/17 tire look on a 17x8 rim?
forevrscornd1
Member
Would a 215/45 have a noticeable stretch? I'll be lowered on coils so I don't want to rub without rolling the fenders.
littleturbo
New member
It would have a stretch but not sure how much
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forevrscornd1
Member
You think it would be fine if I ran a 225/45 with et35 lowered?
littleturbo
New member
I would think you would be. How Much are you lowered
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forevrscornd1
Member
I'm on eibachs now and I plan to go slightly lower than that.
littleturbo
New member
I personally haven't put aftermarket wheels or tires on my car. I plan on running 225/45r17 tires on my newly purchased 17x8 wheels. I test fit a wheel and I have 1 inch of clearance on the inside. Without spacers
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forevrscornd1
Member
Awesome. Looks like I'll be getting 225/45's.
redhot1.4
New member
Are you running the bully dog gt gas tunner on your sonic
