Wheels/tyres For R33

[finch180]

Hi all,

I'm expecting my R33 sedan shortly from japan and am currently looking at wheels to replace the stockers when it lands.

I've had a good read of the sticky thread regarding width and offset so i just wanted to post my ideas and make sure there wont be any issues.

18x8 +28 front - 225/40

18x9 +30 rear - 255/35

i've used all the calculators on the net to make sure the clearances between the suspension is good and that rolling diameter of the wheel/tyre combo isnt too far off and this combo is what i came up with.

according to the offset calculator, these wheels will extend 31mm and 42mm respectively f/r, and only be 7mm and 22mm into the strut housing from stock.

and rolling diameter of the tyres is less than 1% more than standard...

hehe sounds like overkill i know, but ive never bought wheels before and if im going to spend this much money i want to make sure it fits snugly.

Appreciate any thoughts, suggestions, experiences.

Cheers

Finch

[siddr20]

Im pretty sure you might get little scrubbing/rubbing issues with those offsets..

Maybe a 32 and 35 offset wil be best suited..

[finch180]

righto, just wondering about the strut clearance on the rears tho... at +35 my little calculator thing says its 27mm less clearance than stock.

no chance of touching the suspension or other components?

i'd prefer to have a most neutral offset possible (for obvious guard filling reasons)...

i forgot to mention as well that it will have stock suspension to start with, but i'll invest in coilovers and lower it to whatever is acceptable.

btw thanks for the quick response

Edited July 12, 2006 by finch180