Staggered width and offset wheel question..

[Woody's VRS]

Whos running staggered widths and offsets,

looking at 3sdm's in a 8.5x18 et42 front a 9.5x18 rear et40, wondering if anyone is running these widths/offsets with any problems on a lowered car ideally.

[greek 5vrs]

You'll most likely have rubbing issues in the back.I don't know about the front.

[Woody's VRS]

Um I half wondered that, think 8.5 is the widest really you can get away with.

Might have to enquire if they do them the same width

[mattcut]

I think you can get away with a 9.5 on the back, run a little stretch and you'll be quids in.

http://www.willtheyfit.com/

Might help

[Woody's VRS]

Used the calculator on there and not sure how accurate it is but it looks like the rim will hit the shock body, so maybe a different width is the only option..

[mannyo]

I had rubbing issues with 18x8 width at the back with wider than standard tyres on on my old Octy estate, I am sure that that 8.5x8 will rub more regardless of tyre size used. 18x8 with an ET of 42 already stick out from the bodywork, so I am sure the police would have something to say with another 1/2 inch or more sticking out.

The attached picture are 18x8 ET42 with 235 wide tyres on.

[Kiwibacon]

I can't see those fronts working. My scout has 7 inch wide rims with a 50mm offset and I can get a finger between the rim and strut. Maybe 10mm clear. You are looking at 1.5" wider with 8mm less offset. That's 3/4"-8mm, around 11mm more protrusion. Crystal ball says no.

Why so wide and why wider on the rear on a fwd car?

[Woody's VRS]

Liked the look of them but can only find them in that width and offset at the minute but will to some searching about.

[Wardy]

Depends on what suspension setup you're running/wanting to use but I'd agree.

I run 8x18 ET42 with 225/40/18 all-round and that's as much as I'd want to go, especially on the front.

The rear would allow for some tuck, again depending on your ride height and setup. But to goto 9.5 on the rear while lowering the offset to that degree is a bit daft in my book, for everyday....

[Woody's VRS]

Ive done a bit of research now and you can only get them in 8.5" or 9.5" wide, so i think i may have to opted for a different wheel 8" wide to make sure they fit.