Yeah that's 90% of what these wheels are photographed on. Although I did see an 86 rocking those wheels...
Wheel Offsets - the "will this wheel fit" thread
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this will be pretty much my exact setup wheel and tyre size (give an extra 1mm on the offset).
did you need any of the guards rolled?
it's.simon
Leaving Skid Marks
Pretty much perfect functional sizing. Might need a slight roll or a trim of flares. Go 245/40, it can fit and can't go wrong with more tyre.
ill let you know in a couple of weeks 
though im using 235/40
im thinking the 225/40 might be a little harsh, seeing as im coming from 235/45/17. kinda enjoying the comfort really. using teins coils too.
from what ive read though, you should s**t it in with 225's
though im using 235/40
im thinking the 225/40 might be a little harsh, seeing as im coming from 235/45/17. kinda enjoying the comfort really. using teins coils too.
from what ive read though, you should s**t it in with 225's
7mm poke according to willtheyfit.com
funnily enough its the same poke amount for me going from a 235/45 17x8.5 +38. our current wheels sizes are identical.
i dont think itll be a problem tbh.
if anything a guard roll or a little lower to tuck em in a bit.
funnily enough its the same poke amount for me going from a 235/45 17x8.5 +38. our current wheels sizes are identical.
i dont think itll be a problem tbh.
if anything a guard roll or a little lower to tuck em in a bit.
Im running RG2's in 17x8.5 +31 tyres are 235/45 with stock height and they scrub a little but you have to be really giving it in the corners. So im hoping they are ok with a little low so they will tuck in.
front, rear or both? scrubbing wise.
when are you picking them up? i think ill have mine by next week and if youre close by ill drive round (im in Rowville).
Im lowered on tein coils, but plan to go a little lower (maybe just 1-2cm).
Quick search for threads with the word brembo in the title = http://www.ozvr4.com/threads/brembo-friendly-wheels-thread.10703/
fitted up the wheels last night, no rubbing so far (18x8.5+31 235/40/18) but will wait a little for the suspension to settle back down.
doubt it will rub at the back as im tucking ever so slightly and will do so more after i drop it another 1-2cm on the weekend. fronts are flush with my wheel arch flares poke wise.
will post up pics in a couple of days when I can get to a nice spot and its settled.
for your original question, im quite positive that the 225/40s will fit. its stretched a little so you should have a bees more guard clearance and according to the numbers, its only 1.5mm higher than your current setup.
ok
i decided to drop the car a little more (couple cm) and im happy with how it sits.
however, it does scrub front and back on hard bumps.
its still not stupid low (youll see in the pics) with the front of the spoiler @ 16cm off the deck and the base of the front spoiler @ 12cm.
when i fitted the wheels i noticed that one of the tyres was a different brand and for some reason it didnt scrub. on closer inspection this tyre (still Z rated and the same size as the others) was NOT an XL size and would account for it being skinnier than the other XL tyres. i imagine with all non XL tyres I would scrub less but at the sacrifice of weaker sidewalls. either way, im sticking with it and i dont mind the scrub every now and then, but may make some flare lip mods down the track (if they havent worn out by then )
anyway pics (apologies for the crap quality)
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Front Tyre tucks slightly with zero poke
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Rear Tyre well tucked
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Close up of the Front (theres about 10mm worth of flare lip which is fouling the fronts).
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Close up of the Rear (about the same amount of flare lip but its making contact with the rubber further down the wall)
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im happy with it now. getting the brakes painted on monday and ill take some proper photos from my good camera but im still a useless photog.
i decided to drop the car a little more (couple cm) and im happy with how it sits.
however, it does scrub front and back on hard bumps.
its still not stupid low (youll see in the pics) with the front of the spoiler @ 16cm off the deck and the base of the front spoiler @ 12cm.
when i fitted the wheels i noticed that one of the tyres was a different brand and for some reason it didnt scrub. on closer inspection this tyre (still Z rated and the same size as the others) was NOT an XL size and would account for it being skinnier than the other XL tyres. i imagine with all non XL tyres I would scrub less but at the sacrifice of weaker sidewalls. either way, im sticking with it and i dont mind the scrub every now and then, but may make some flare lip mods down the track (if they havent worn out by then
)anyway pics (apologies for the crap quality)
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Front Tyre tucks slightly with zero poke
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Rear Tyre well tucked
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Close up of the Front (theres about 10mm worth of flare lip which is fouling the fronts).
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Close up of the Rear (about the same amount of flare lip but its making contact with the rubber further down the wall)
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im happy with it now. getting the brakes painted on monday and ill take some proper photos from my good camera but im still a useless photog.
