RIMS for Xmas

[Juiced06]

will an 18x8.5 +35 offset with a 245/45/18 fit on the coupe

any one running 18x8.5

[generic808]

You'll be right to the lip! But, 245 is a bit wide so I'm not sure if you'd get a little rubbing. I'd go with a 235/45/18, that'll get you right to factory specs. And just to let you know, a +35 offset won't be as deep as the lip in the pic.

Those are nice! I was actually considering those wheels before.

[Juiced06]

Spoke to the guy at Wheelfire.com today he advised +35 offset and 245/40/18 if I'm gonna lower possibly going to rub....and it'll have a 2 1/2 to 3 inch lip

But Wheels in stock so I'm gonna order them after the New Year next week.

Although the fitment guide on DiscountTireDirect.com say plus one sizing recommends 245/45/18 thats without lowering it So I think Ill take my chances and see what happens.

[generic808]

Go with Eibach Pro-Kit springs to minimize the chances of rubbing. It's only a 1" drop so you'll probably clear.

[rjdmmfl1]

Go with Eibach Pro-Kit springs to minimize the chances of rubbing. It's only a 1" drop so you'll probably clear.

I did the math in another forum. With 8.5" wheels, on a +35 offset and 245mm tires, your tire will stick out 3.45" away from the mounting hub... the stock wheel/tires combo sticks out 2.46" from the mounting hub. This is about a full inch further out! If you drop 1", when you go over bumps, I'm almost positive your back tires will rub. Go out and look at your rear tire... then measure out an inch further, and factor in an inch drop... you'll have almost no travel room between the fender and your tire!

[generic808]

Robert, I don't think that cold measurement will matter. If you look at how suspensions compress and articulate, the wheels will usually tuck inward during the compressed state. Now I could be wrong, but that 1" cold measurement difference wouldn't be an indication of clearance. But who knows? I'd personally run +38 to +45, but if I went with the +35's, I'd go with more narrow tires. That's just me though.

[audtatious]

245 will fit fine on a 8.5" rim. The factory rims on the 6th-gen maxima are 18x7.5 and they have 245/45's on them so I would not be concerned about the width itself.

Only time will tell as to what offsets will properly fit. Should we start a thread such that members can list the aftermarket wheels and offsets they are running that do or do not cause issues?

[rjdmmfl1]

Audatious, do you know if the fender distance (height and width)is the same on the 6th gen maxima and 4th gen Altima? If not, then that's kind of a moot point.

Eric, I feel you on that, and although the cold numbers aren't an exact science, I'm also going by what I've seen. Eduardo is running 20 x 8.5" on 245 tires (not sure of his offset) but I'll tell you, if you drop his car 1" in the rear, it wil definately rub. when hitting bumps and bouncing. They look like they want to rub now, they stcik out about .5" past the fender!

Also, my cousin is running 20 x 8.5's with a +33 offset and 245/ 35/20s on a 3rd Gen Altima, and his rub without a drop!

[generic808]

I believe there once was a sticky with wheels/offsets listed, but it disappeared! I don't think many people were contributing to that thread so Tyler axed it.

[audtatious]

Audatious, do you know if the fender distance (height and width)is the same on the 6th gen maxima and 4th gen Altima? If not, then that's kind of a moot point.

It is a moot point if I was discussing fender distances. I was simply stating that 245-width tires are used via Nissan on rims that are <8.5" wide, thus the OP will have no issues using them on 8.5" rims.

[audtatious]

I believe there once was a sticky with wheels/offsets listed, but it disappeared! I don't think many people were contributing to that thread so Tyler axed it.

We should search and start gathering that information into a chart of some sorts......People are now starting to upgrade the factory rims so it would be helpful to know

[rjdmmfl1]

It is a moot point if I was discussing fender distances. I was simply stating that 245-width tires are used via Nissan on rims that are <8.5" wide, thus the OP will have no issues using them on 8.5" rims.

Yes, but the thing is, he never asked if 245's would fit on an 8.5" rim, he asked if the entire setup would fit on the Altima. That remains to be seen with a 1" drop. And after looking at the rear tires of a car with similar diamter tires, and the exact same rim width, tire width, and offset, the answer is NO if you want to safely go over bumps with no rubbing!

[audtatious]

You are correct, it was actually Eric that made a comment about 245's on a 8.5" rim. Of course, reading it again his comment was probably more towards the offset than the actual tire width on the rim.

I will STFU now and go hide

[rjdmmfl1]

You are correct, it was actually Eric that made a comment about 245's on a 8.5" rim. Of course, reading it again his comment was probably more towards the offset than the actual tire width on the rim.

I will STFU now and go hide

It's all good , just don't wield your moderator sword at me

[audtatious]

pfft

I only ban spammers

[zenki07]

true...setup shouldn't rub...if it does w/ the drop...he can either compensate by adjusting the toe and camber...if not...roll the rear fender a bit...problem solved.

I know there's people that rather not roll their fenders, but sometimes you gotta do it when going with a cast wheel that is manufactured to fit a bunch of vehicles with similar offsets.

[rjdmmfl1]

true...setup shouldn't rub...if it does w/ the drop...he can either compensate by adjusting the toe and camber...if not...roll the rear fender a bit...problem solved.

I know there's people that rather not roll their fenders, but sometimes you gotta do it when going with a cast wheel that is manufactured to fit a bunch of vehicles with similar offsets.

Very good point on rolling the fenders, not sure who would want to do that to their baby though

[generic808]

You are correct, it was actually Eric that made a comment about 245's on a 8.5" rim. Of course, reading it again his comment was probably more towards the offset than the actual tire width on the rim.

I will STFU now and go hide

Yeah, I was talking about the overall setup with the tires and offset. I meant the tire width in relation to rubbing, not the wheel/tire fitment.