Rim width and clearance question....

[TypeRbuilder]

Not sure if anyone knows this offhand....but looking for some help on this as it's a NEW platform for me so I guess this is part of the research

Was considering a 10" rim with 285/35-18 rubber. BUT.....Might run a 10.5" rim with a 305/35-18 track focused tire. My problem is how much INSIDE clearance is there as I don't want to go TOO far outward on the new setup.

Currently I'm looking at a moving the RIM outward 24.5mm (48 offset) keeping the inside flush with the stock setup. I can run a +53 offset which would be about 19.5mm outward, but 5.5mm closer inside to the suspension....

I guess I need to know how much internal clearance we have so I can keep the tires from Protruding TOO much!?

Thanks all!

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[TypeRbuilder]

Also on this topic:

A 275/35-19 is about the SAME overall height as a 305/35-18!! So no need to drop the car to keep that 'gap' filled nicely!

 

[ctechauto]

Please dont take this the wrong way - everyone starts somewhere, but I'm a bit perplexed with your questions (including some of your other threads) because arent you running a custom wheel company? Shouldnt this be wheel fitment 101 and also a bit of self research/self work under the car and with a scanner and/or measure tape or caliper for both brake clearance and suspension clearance, etc?

 

[TypeRbuilder]

this is part of research.....real world with people that KNOW the platform better...it's all part of putting together the info you need.

 

[ctechauto]

this is part of research.....

Sure, but again, this is wheel fitment 101 especially for a custom wheel company. Why arent you under the car or someone you work with under the car to get this information first hand? I would consider that to be part of your own R&D process.

 

[TypeRbuilder]

eh...12" of snow and not yet the ideal time of year to mess with it. So I get bored and just do some research. Sorry for the ask! LOL

 

[Deleted User 3888]

10” wide on a fwd car is crazy! Sorry but I don’t know the answer myself but may I suggest asking the guys at fitment industries? They will definitely know

 

[ctechauto]

10” wide on a fwd car is crazy! Sorry but I don’t know the answer myself but may I suggest asking the guys at fitment industries? They will definitely know

Why? Stock is 9.5. 10 is nothing on these cars. Easily fit 11" and 305

 

[Deleted User 3888]

Why? Stock is 9.5. 10 is nothing on these cars. Easily fit 11" and 305

Even 9.5 is crazy!

 

[TypeRbuilder]

I was going to go 10 1/2 but it pushes my offset a little too far out

 

[Evox787]

Please dont take this the wrong way - everyone starts somewhere, but I'm a bit perplexed with your questions (including some of your other threads) because arent you running a custom wheel company? Shouldnt this be wheel fitment 101 and also a bit of self research/self work under the car and with a scanner and/or measure tape or caliper for both brake clearance and suspension clearance, etc?

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