Hi iv got a Vrs on a 57 plate its been lowered a further 25mm I did have a set 17" alloys with an et35 the tyers where 215/45/17. It only scrubed with 2 adults in the back. Now I want some 18" so what et and rim sizeshoyld I be looking for the three size will be 225/40/18 I don't want any scrubbing but neither want them sitting right in the archive there my be able happy medium?

Many thanks

Hi

8.5 and ET 45 will be fine. Or 8 and ET45

Agreed, et45 is probably the safest option to avoid rubbing

found some 8j et 42 225/40/18 threshold think it make a difference ith 3mm and scrubbing

They will be fine.

This will help it all make sense

http://www.1010tires.com/Tools/Wheel-Offset-Calculator

Thanks guys bit mix bag with the calculator does it take into account the lowering as the wheel goes up at an angel the lower the suspension the less angle want to be right as there will be bought on line. Thanks

How is it a mix bag? This basically shows what can be done with 'normal' tyres as will allow for sensible lowering etc

If you want to run air, more camber or stretched tyres then you can make things work.

Bentley rims are 9" and ET41. These are commonly fitted to MK5 chassis cars.

I have run a few sets of 19" 8.5 ET45 rims and have not had any issues. These had 235 35 19 tyres too.

Just find a sensible fitment and you will be fine.