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gsmiddle
post Sep 12 2006, 02:39 PM
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will these wheels fit on my car

18x7.5 with +45 offset

i put them on and the back right is rubbing and i need to know if it can be fixed
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post Sep 12 2006, 03:26 PM
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What size tire did you install? Is your car lowered?
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post Sep 12 2006, 03:52 PM
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i put 225/40 zr 18

its not lowered
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post Sep 13 2006, 08:43 AM
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Well according to www.tirerack.com. For an 18x7.5 rim, you should be running a +40 offset, not +45.

225/40-18 are the correct tire sizes.

The original OEM size is 205/55-16. Which is 8.07 inches wides and 24.88 inches tall (diameter of the tire).

The 225/40-18 tire is 8.86 inches wide, and 25.09 tall.

Some in comparison, your new tires are slightly wider and taller. So that combined with an offset 5mm greater than recommended, could be the cause of the tire rubbing.

Without getting new tires or rims. Maybe you can get some spacers to offset the rim from the hub.

That's all I can suggest. Hope it helps.
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post Sep 13 2006, 02:44 PM
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would using a 225/35 zr 18 tire fit better then the 40
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post Sep 13 2006, 03:22 PM
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I think the biggest problem is the offset of your rims. the width (225) and aspect ratio (40) were correct, but the offset was greater than it should be.

You could try the 225/35-18 tires, but it depends where the tire is rubbing. If it's rubbing on the sidewall (not the tread) then the tires will probably still rub.

All I can say is try it and see if it still rubs.
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post Sep 13 2006, 03:37 PM
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why do you have 18" rims? by doing this you loose side wall hight, 35-40 side wall will make your car loose performance.
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post Sep 13 2006, 03:48 PM
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Most people who run 18" rims don't really care about performance. They do it for the look.
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post Sep 13 2006, 05:46 PM
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performance is the last thing on my mind im all stock under the hood and im goin for looks

its rubbin on the sidewall but im gonna try the spacers and see what happens

the wheels i have are konig trouble

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post Sep 13 2006, 10:53 PM
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QUOTE(gsmiddle @ Sep 12 2006, 02:39 PM)
will these wheels fit on my car

18x7.5 with +45 offset

i put them on and the back right is rubbing and i need to know if it can be fixed
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Do I hear fender rolling? :laughing:

In all seriousness, mfalik is right about the rubbing. Your speedometer is probably off, too.
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post Sep 14 2006, 11:30 AM
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well this mornin i put a 5/16's spacer on the wheel and it has the clearance but its still rubbin on the inside tread and makin noises......is it possible the wheel isnt balanced correctly
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post Sep 14 2006, 11:33 AM
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its not a balance thing. does your car have any camber to it? its probably that your entire wheel is just to tall
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post Sep 14 2006, 01:10 PM
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i guess ima give up and sell the rims


thanx for the help everyone
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post Sep 14 2006, 07:52 PM
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QUOTE(gsmiddle @ Sep 14 2006, 11:30 AM)
well this mornin i put a 5/16's spacer on the wheel and it has the clearance but its still rubbin on the inside tread and makin noises......is it possible the wheel isnt balanced correctly
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Please, do us all a favor and take the spacers off. They cause so many problems, and without extended bolts, can cause the wheel to fall off!
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happened to me. get rid
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