Drkphnx

After posting this up last night I did a bit more research. I found out that the Dunlop Star Spec's have a very good review and are available in a 265/40/17 which would give me around 25-30mm (x2) additional contact patch than the 255/40/17 on my current wheel. The current volks (rear) I have are a 17x9 with a +65 offset which should fit the 265 tire. Worst case scenerio is that I run a small amount of camber and roll the fender a bit. It's looking like working with the offset of +38 on the RFP1 18x10 is just going to be way too involved to fit a 275 tire. I am going to start looking into other options as you recommended for a better offset then make a decision. I'm not opposed to flares or even a wide body... but at this time we still have the suspension and Ford 8.8 rear end conversion to purchase/install.
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Also keep in mind that some tires run wider than others. The bridgestones do on some of theirs. I measured my current Toyo R888's to my previous Falken Rt615's and the Toyos are a bit wider, both being a 255/40/17. I would say the Toyos are closer to a 265 or even a 275. I was going to get the 275/40/17 R888's but my supplier is out of stock. I'll be getting the 255's instead again. I have the 17x9.5 +38 in the rears, I'll post pics if I can get my alignment tonight with the 255 toyos, even right now they look very meaty and aggressive.

j12

Speaking of different brands running wider than others, i'm planning on running a pretty standard 17x8, 17x9 +45 with 215/245 tires. I'm looking into Sumitomo, but from what I heard, they run pretty skinny. Will this setup have a big stretch? Or will this be fine?

Thanks,
James

Drkphnx

nope, not much. should be ok and not have to do much, if anything to make them fit.

Drkphnx

Just got my alignment done -2.2 in the rear, I might try -3. Wheels are 16x8 and 17x9.5 +38 all around. 225 and 255 R888's. I'm going to do some more work on the fenders this weekend and also cut the liners.




Excuse my soft top, it's been through hell

s2k_Zyke

sorry for not searching through all 83 pages but could i run 17x8 +45 front 17x9 +45 rear with about 1 finger gap all around, without rolling/flaring/pulling fenders? if so, what size tires should i run? and would the 17x8 +45 have a more concave or convex look? looking for an aggressive stance without changing the stock fender characteristics

blobianco

without rolling the fenders on the s2k you really are limited. if you find someone who knows what they are doing rolling fenders isnt bad. it only costs around 25 a fender. I have rolled fenders and am running 17x9 +45 with 245's all around. Pretty agressive for not being rolled and I am lowered about 2 inches.

s2k_Zyke

i have trust issues when it comes to people touching my car, especially when it comes to something as irreversible as rolling fenders lol. what tire sizes could work with the setup i mentioned, if any??

blobianco

17x8 are more pushed out I believe that called convex.....look at drkphnx's pics on this page.... His fronts are what 17x8 would look like and his backs are what 17x9 would look like as far as concave/convex. With a 9 inch rims you really arent gunna wanna run a smaller tire then a 235 unless ur part of the hella flush crew

s2k_Zyke

damn.. i really hate the convex look, no offense too anybody running it. so i guess what im looking for is 17x9 +45 all around? im not going for the hellaflush look though. i guess what im looking for is the most aggressive stance possible with a 1 finger gap all around and without rolling. something similar to your stance... maybe rolling is my only option? unless you are lower than 1 finger gap? hard to tell from your sig

S2k007

Just rolled them but get them done right by someone experienced. Don't pull your fenders. Just simple roll. You'll be able to fit 17x9 +45 245/40/17 all around.