15mm spacer & tucked in tires

[choppers_rule]

Guys,
I'm thinking to get 15mm spacer for my 18'x8 wheels on the rear.
I cut the spring so my tires a bit tucked in the fenders.
Will the 15mm spacer rub between the tires & rear fenders??
Right now...I'm using 225/40/18 but I want to get 245/35/18 for the rear.
Thanks!

[Denlasoul]

What is the offset of the wheels?

[choppers_rule]

offset 35............I tried to measure the gap between the fender & tires, it seems to be OK but I just want to make sure if somebody did this already.

[VIP_MBZ]

The wheel will clear no problem, the tire should also unless you use a tire with a very aggressive sidewall (like Bridgestone S-02, Advan A048, Azenis RT215, or any similar race-ready tires).

On mine, it's a 9.5" +35, which works out to 85.65mm from the mounting surface to the outer edge of the wheel. With your setup, an 8" +35 with a 15mm spacer equates to only 81.6mm from the surface to the outer edge.

My setup cuts it real close by using 265's (Falken FK451). These tires are stretched on the 9.5; If I used a 275, it would probably rub. Because you have the extra 5mm or so, you can probably go with the more square tire. If you used the same brand that I'm using, you could fit 245 without question, because FK451's are known for having rounded shoulders.

-Ray

[choppers_rule]

Hey Ray.....your car is sweet but looks like you might have a little rubbing problem on those rear puppies;)
I guess...mine will be OK then, since I'm only going to use 245/35/18 because my rims only 8'.

[VIP_MBZ]

Originally posted by choppers_rule
Hey Ray.....your car is sweet but looks like you might have a little rubbing problem on those rear puppies;)


Actually I don't. Not even in the canyons. =)

-Ray

[KenzBenz]

first of all sorry if im jacking your thread,
but have a question about something similar for ray, if the tires are tucked and i run 265/35/18s michelin pilots on 8.5's tires, you think that will rub? thanks

[VIP_MBZ]

Originally posted by KenzBenz
first of all sorry if im jacking your thread,
but have a question about something similar for ray, if the tires are tucked and i run 265/35/18s michelin pilots on 8.5's tires, you think that will rub? thanks

It will be fine if the wheel has a +47 offset, but if it is anywhere 35-45, you'd want to run a 255, and if it's anywhere from 22-35, you'd want to run a 245. The last setup will leave you with the same lip that I have in the back (+24 or so with a stretched 245 Falken FK451).

-Ray

[pnsji]

Please see this diagram:
http://hrsprings.com/site/products/trak/measure.gif

Every application is different. the best way is to measure it yourself.

My car after spacers:
http://home.comcast.net/~sirwan/Pictures/Crossfire/F20/5.jpg
http://home.comcast.net/~sirwan/Pictures/Crossfire/F20/2.jpg

[choppers_rule]

OK......I'm ready to get the 15mm spacer, where is the cheapest place I can get the hub centricc one?
Thanks for all the replies! Looks like Bekker has a good deal for $60.00 .......but are they hub centric??

[pnsji]

Originally posted by choppers_rule
OK......I'm ready to get the 15mm spacer, where is the cheapest place I can get the hub centricc one?
Thanks for all the replies! Looks like Bekker has a good deal for $60.00 .......but are they hub centric??

You would have to call them to check if they are hub centric.
Please do a little search on this topic. We discuss it many times already.

[choppers_rule]

Thanks everyone!
pnsji....are you Indonesian? because your pic. say Irwan Susanto:) I am too.

[KenzBenz]

damn susanto, those DUBS looks hot

[pnsji]

yeah I am indo. thanks for the comment :)