Sicko
09-03-2011, 03:22 PM
So...ahh. Is there a formula to work with or is it a matter of just slapping some wide a** rims on a car and then working with spacers? Thinking about going w-i-d-e with the new daily driver (2012 Fucus) and am trying to guesstimate on what size tires to use or if I should sell the rims and start over in a more conservative manor.
stock- 17x7 50mm offset.
28mm front and 35mm rear between outer lip to outer most fender surface.
Purchased: 18x8.5 38mm
By my calculations, these rims will be outboard of the fender by 3 mm in the front and inboard of the rear fender surface by 4mm with no current camber offerings for the car and not a lot of play in current suspension from what I read. (car will still have an inch wheel gap after Eibach springs are put in.
Do I dare go with a 215 on these rims to roll the sidewalls? No, car will never be on a track.
Thanks in advance for any insight.
stock- 17x7 50mm offset.
28mm front and 35mm rear between outer lip to outer most fender surface.
Purchased: 18x8.5 38mm
By my calculations, these rims will be outboard of the fender by 3 mm in the front and inboard of the rear fender surface by 4mm with no current camber offerings for the car and not a lot of play in current suspension from what I read. (car will still have an inch wheel gap after Eibach springs are put in.
Do I dare go with a 215 on these rims to roll the sidewalls? No, car will never be on a track.
Thanks in advance for any insight.