18x10.5 +50 CCW's

 

Reminds me of my old setup. No rubbing right?

I'm so torn between getting the following:

CCWs like above,
Work Meister S13P 18x9 +31 Fronts / 18x10 +30 rears, or
AdvanGTs in 18x9.5 +35 Fronts / 18x10 +40 Rears.

Looks like with the Works and Advans can run 255/35/18 up front and a 285/30/18 out back?
I know with the CCWs you can run 285/30/18 square without issue.

Thoughts?

 

For sizes, I think the AdvanGTs are a better choice. But I'd go 255/35-18 front ad 275/35-18 rear. Much better fit on those widths, less likely to rub, can run lower ride height, save weight, save $$$.

 

All 3 wheels are so close in price...

Looking at weights online it appears that:

ADVAN GT is about 19 lbs / wheel
CCW is about 21 lbs / wheel
Work Meister is about 26 lbs / wheel

 

Cant help you with sizing but Advan GT’s are my absolute favorite wheels on an FD, so thats what id get.

 

You don't feel the 285/30/18 would fit without issue on the +40 Advans?

Also.. anyone know if the Advans with this fitment would clear a BBK?

 

285/35-18 are nearly an inch taller than 255/35-18 as well as being wider. For sure they'd be a lot more likely to rub or force you to run a higher ride height to avoid rubbing.
9.5" wheel width is the minimum for 285/35, so not ideal. 255/35-18 is a much better performance fitment on a 9.5" wheel. Also, if ultimate grip is what you're after there aren't many extreme perf tires available in 285/35-18. I know everybody's fixated on 285s all-around but IMO 255/275 on those wheel widths would be about ideal...

 

I'm good with 255s up front if ultimately went with a staggered setup. My main concern is also making sure that any wheel I get will clear a BBK.

 

It looks like he was talking about 285/30-18, not 35.

The suggested sizes should fit pretty nicely, assuming you have rolled fenders. The wheels are all a very different look, though, so it really should come down to the style you want rather than the tire sizing. If tire sizing (as a proxy for performance) is your priority, then you may as well just get the ADVANs, or better yet, any of the forged 1 pc RAYS wheels.

 

My main concern with the ADVANs is making sure they'd clear a big brake kit up front. Another issue is finding them in stock stateside or having to wait 2-4 months for some wheels lol.

What about CCWs like the following:

F: 18x10 +50 285/30/18
R: 18x10 +38 285/30/18

Per the excel looks like it would have great fitment and give the rear a bit more lip...

 

18x8.5 +45
18×9.5 +38

 

Looks really good.

 

@twinturbopete I'm not sure if Advan Gt's come in 18x9.5 +35. I know they come in 18x10 +35 though. I have advan GT with 18x9.5 +45 all around.

 

Anyone know what kind of offset sizing max rear tires you can run with the battle version rear arms?
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So what are the final wheel / tire specs on this setup?

 

I had them made.

 

Now I'm looking at some Advan RG-D2 with following setup:

18x9 +43 front and 18x9.5 +35 rears...

Per sizing charts... looks like it should fit without issue and run a 265/35/18 tire...

 

I strongly suggest 255/35 over 265/35. Stay as close to 25" OD as possible depending on tire manufacturer. If you go 9+43 F/R you can rotate wheels front to back as well, Just get a 5-7mm hubcentric spacer for the rear.

 

Is this with stock rear fenders or molded Fujita wide fenders?

 

Nevermind, I see it's the stock unit

 

Purchased my wheels finally...

Advan RG-D2s
18x9.5 +45 fronts
18x10 +35 rears

Plan to run 255/35/18 front RE71Rs and 285/30/18 rear RE71Rs

 

VOLK GT-C
19X9.5 +23 High pad Face2
19X10.5 +24 mid pad Face2

 

Rays 57CR
Front 18x8.5 +37 with 255/35
Rear 18x9.5 +38 with 275/35

No rubbing issues. I do have the front fenders rolled

 

That's a good lookin' setup. Might be a little far outward w/o a fender roll. But kindof goldilocks fitment IMHO.

 

Esser, this looks very classy. What size rubber are you running on the 18x10.5 ? I’m assuming around the 285 ish width.


~ GW