Hey Team,
Im still confused on what size of tires and level of suspension I want to run on my G50. Thinking about 18s since theyre readily available and rather big, but 19s and 20s look so much fuller and supportive however much more expensive and rare!
If you guys have any pictures or information about your fitment and look of 18s,19s,20s lets see pics! haha. Post the size, rubber dimensions, and offset if possible.
Thanks guys,Spence
Rims and Rubbers
Re: Rims and Rubbers (Hogg)
Hi Spence,
The bigger the wheels, the bigger the price – wheels AND tires. Having said that, I put 16x7.5 on the ’92 years ago and regretted it almost ever since – too small with too few tire choices these days. I think 17’s and 18’s are the only sensible diameters in 7.5” – 9” widths with 40mm offset. The OEM 15” wheels were 45mm offset. A taller than stock tire will rub the suspension, making 40mm offset the best choice.
With 19’s & 20’s I think the look is “awkward”, but worse, to maintain the correct tire diameter (26” +/- ~.5”) you have to go to a 30-35 aspect ratio. With sidewalls that short you’ll be almost guaranteed to ruin your wheels in even a medium size pothole. Forget taking the Oak St. Bridge in winter.
Also, critically, make sure to have at least a 95V load index.
So, 17 x 7.5-9 – 40mm offset with 245/45x17, 17 x 8.5-9 – 40mm offset with 255/45x17.
Or, 18 x 7.5-9 – 40mm offset with 245/45x18, 18 x 8.5-9 – 40mm offset with 255/40x18.
I have 255/40x18 on 18x8 – 40mm offset on the ’95 – perfect fit on the car, but 8.5” rim width would be better.
If you’re interested, I have 3 18x7.5 – 40mm offset wheels from a 2003-2004 M45-Q45 in new condition. You can get a 4th on eBay.
Glenn
The bigger the wheels, the bigger the price – wheels AND tires. Having said that, I put 16x7.5 on the ’92 years ago and regretted it almost ever since – too small with too few tire choices these days. I think 17’s and 18’s are the only sensible diameters in 7.5” – 9” widths with 40mm offset. The OEM 15” wheels were 45mm offset. A taller than stock tire will rub the suspension, making 40mm offset the best choice.
With 19’s & 20’s I think the look is “awkward”, but worse, to maintain the correct tire diameter (26” +/- ~.5”) you have to go to a 30-35 aspect ratio. With sidewalls that short you’ll be almost guaranteed to ruin your wheels in even a medium size pothole. Forget taking the Oak St. Bridge in winter.
Also, critically, make sure to have at least a 95V load index.
So, 17 x 7.5-9 – 40mm offset with 245/45x17, 17 x 8.5-9 – 40mm offset with 255/45x17.
Or, 18 x 7.5-9 – 40mm offset with 245/45x18, 18 x 8.5-9 – 40mm offset with 255/40x18.
I have 255/40x18 on 18x8 – 40mm offset on the ’95 – perfect fit on the car, but 8.5” rim width would be better.
If you’re interested, I have 3 18x7.5 – 40mm offset wheels from a 2003-2004 M45-Q45 in new condition. You can get a 4th on eBay.
Glenn
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Re: Rims and Rubbers (Hogg)
20" are hideous looking and worse performing. 18" of sufficient strength, low weight, correct offset, hubcentric and correct width will work best.
Re: Rims and Rubbers (mxr662)
aw no, well now I just look like an idiot
Re: Rims and Rubbers (Hogg)
Not at all. I didn't see it either.Hogg wrote:aw no, well now I just look like an idiot