Best Sized Wheels

[aaronabbott]

hi everyone,im after a new set of alloys preferably black with chrome lips but cant decide which size to go for 17s or 18s.and does it make a difference with the front and rear tyres being different sizes. :shutit:

[DEANOROW]

Hi

I would go with the 18's as when you fit wheels with a lip they look smaller.

Deano

[Tuff]

i agree with deano 18's all the way gives your car a nicer look. personally i'd keep the tyres the same size all round ^_^

[aaronabbott]

i agree with deano 18's all the way gives your car a nicer look. personally i'd keep the tyres the same size all round ^_^

what size tyres should i go for then,i know people on here are on about offsets for some sizes what will i need

[RX-Men-8]

Ideally (imho) tyres 225/40R18, rims with offset 45, and not wider than 8J on the front or it will touch the upper control arm. No modifications needed.

With lower offsets the rims+tyres will stick out more, likely requiring you to roll the rear wheel arches. Rolling the rear arches will give you +/- 10mm extra room on the outside, i.e. you can go down to offset 35.

Moreover, offset 35 will make room for 8,5J wide rims on the front. You will likely need to warm (with blowdryer) and push outwards the plastic front wheel well liners as the tyre may touch it at fiull lock. No big job.

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