Im looking to get some 5zigen FN01R-C rims, however they only come in x.5(7.5, 8.5, etc). Im just wondering if 18x8.5 rims will fit at all? Thinking around +38 offset. 235 or 245x40 tires. I doubt they will fit but does anyone know for sure? Obviously im going to need to trim.
Thanks

Mmmm, dono.

That is quite a bit of meat. Check around here you might find youe ansewer;
http://members.shaw.ca/costall/1000Q/

Ghislain.

already checked there, they dont have anything around that size...i remember seeing a post where someone said they were running 18x8.5 but i cant find it. i did a search but no luck

8.5 width should be too wide. Even if your suspension set is stock. 8 is always the widest rims recommended for DSM.

But what I can tell you is for +38 rims you are at the limit, and I doubt you should use 245 tires.

I have a set of 18X8 Volks with a +43 offset. My tires are an 235-40-18" and my car is lowered with the Eibach pro kit.

My tires are really close to the fendors and inside suspension arm. I had to roll the rear fenders a bit as she rubbed on large bumps.

I would say this is as wide as you can go.

that sucks. can you guys recommend any other rims that compare with FN01R-C? Or should i just go 17x8?

Edit

Found this in the 1000AAQ.

"At least one member, Allen Lau, has successfuly mounted 18" wheels on his 1G, using Racing Hart Tracer 18 x 8.5 wheels with a 41mm offset. Allen described the wheel offset as being a key point in fitting the wheels; any more than a 41mm offset and the tires will hit the strut towers. Less than 39mm offset may result in suspension problems, as the stock offset is 46mm. Tires used were 235/40/R18. 18 x 8 wheels with 225/40/R18 tires were reported to be equally good."

If they can fit on a 1G, shouldnt they be able to fit on a 2G as well? If not better? From this im thinking that +40 should do the trick.
P.S. Where can i get the alignment done and the fenders rolled at the same time? or can any shop do this?

Just because they fit on a 1G does not mean they fit on a 2G. They have completely different suspension design's as well as body shape.
But saying that Dennis Grant run's 17x9.5 with 275/40/17 with no rub +19 Volk TE-37's

so does that mean that i would be able to fit them? if i did some body modifications it should fit right? im on stock suspension right now as well.

Well to say the least Dennis Grants suspension is far from stock.

Why don't you just get the 18x7.5 size that you said was available in your first post?

You seem to be dead set on putting an 8"+ rim in there, but in the real world those extra few millimetres of tire that you'd get over a 7.5" rim will make zero difference in handling. Especially on an AWD car.

you make a good point. i think im going to end up doing that. thanks for all the replies guys.

Check the 18x7.5 rims I have on sale on the Commerce Section!

CLICK HERE

thx for the offer but i have my mind set on these rims. ive decided im going to get them in 18x7.5 with +42 offset with 225/40/18. Not to sure on the type of tire yet. I was looking to get the nitto nt555 but cant get them here in canada. and does anyone know a good shop that can do the alignment and the fenders?(if its required)

Road Race Engineering offers longer wheel studs so you could put spaces in there to make it fit. I would recommend flaring your fenders after.

Actually, Dennis Grant runs 18 X 10.5 +15 Enkei RPF1s with a Hoosier 285/30-18 tire.

275s are soooo 2004....

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If you are looking for Nitto 555's, try mytires.ca. He was really great and he could get some exotic tires in so he may be able to hook you up. There are lots of great tires out there though... Check out the Tire Decision Guide on the Tire Rack, they have lots of great info on there! Good luck.