BE Help 17x9 +42 or 18x8.5 +48? (Updated)

[Matty2Hotty]

Looking at some Wheels for my 01 BE dropped on H&R with JDM Bilsteins. Fender rolling wont be a problem if needed cause i have a shop that will do it... What is your guys take on this? 18x8.5+48 I know the Rota 17x7.5 +48 fit no problem.

[hallowpoint]

it probable wont make a difference. if they were 40 you might need a mild roll but you'll be fine

[Matty2Hotty]

Yeah no idea... I mean 3mm difference isnt huge but will it change any on my wheel bearings? I been searching for some BE Wheel setups of 7.5" with a +45offset and no luck.

[2000gtb]

I had +35 on a 18x8.5 rim with out rolling anything.. stretch 215 tires though

[Airgne]

i run 235/45/17 on 17x8 45et and i dont rub. dont worry. go with 45.

[Matty2Hotty]

Leaning towards a 18x8.5 with +48 offset.

[Matty2Hotty]

Will any rub on my inner shocks? Im leading more towards a 18x8.5 But the offset scares me betting pushed inside the wheel well too much with 8.5 wide. What would you do?
17x9 +42 Pushes me 45mm out and 19mm closer... I think its out of the question now.
17x8 +48 Pushes me 26mm and only 12mm less...
18x8.5 +48... Pushes me only 32mm out and inter wheel to strut housing is 18mm less.

What size of Tires should i run with 8.5 18s?

[Matty2Hotty]

So am going with the 18x8.5 could only find a pic of them on a scion for now since no one else is running these...

http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t105/iiiyon/photobiotc/DSC05853.jpg

[sybir]

FYI, those aren't the 8.5's You won't get a concave like that on anything other than the low-offset 9"+ Grids.

[wiisass]

Just do 9.5+38. Run a 235/40R18 and roll the fenders and hammer in a couple spots. They will rub a little and you'll have to do some thing to stop them from doing that but the car will look awesome. But I also don't know how they'll look on just lowering springs.

Sybir is right, the 8.5 Grids don't look anywhere near as awesome as the 9.5s.

[Matty2Hotty]

FYI, those aren't the 8.5's You won't get a concave like that on anything other than the low-offset 9"+ Grids.

Nope they are actually 10" wide but closest i could find in gold since am pushing towards them in gold and almost exactly the same.... +1 on the Grids from 8.5 to 9.5 difference, i seen them inperson i would go 9.5 anyday.

Here is the 17x9 with the +42...
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2010/04/DSC01006-1.jpg

[ouch1011]

With a 9" wide wheel I would run at least a 245mm wide tire otherwise it is going to look really stretched. It probably still will a bit. Some people like that look, I think it looks stupid.

[STIdarkside]

Can't wait to see pics of this once you get them on the car...