Front wheels 18in x 8in +50 tires 235/35
Rear wheels 18in x 8.5in +55 tires 245/35

Thanks

 

I've never heard of a 230 or 240 tire. You mean 235/35 and 245/35? Are you lowered at all?

 

Oem hieght

 

You are correct, my bad, typing on iPhone can be a pain...

 

Fronts should either be 215/40 or 225/40 for correct sizing/balance. You shouldn't rub at these sizes.

 

Even with wider wheels? I won't need wider tires?

 

225/40s would be the better fit and reduce the risk of rubbing and be less stretch, but an 8" wheel is within spec there. You should be fine with that setup. Rear is good to go

 

Which setup are you referring to? The 245/35 or 225/40?

 

You could run a 225/255 (Front/Rear) stagger pretty easily with these wheels, though you might get a slight rub. 215/245 is a little safer, though not quite as trendy of a setup. I personally would not run a 235/245 stagger.

 

^^^this. Most people run 225f/255r setups, including myself. 225/245 would provide a little more rotation for your '02, if that's what you're after (and thus my assumption based on the tire sizes you posted in the OP). Do you want the car to rotate more (ie: oversteer)?

Option 1:
225/40/18 f
255/35/18 r

Option 2 (more oversteer)
225/40/18 f
245/35/18 r

Option 3 (safe bet)
215/40/18 f
245/35/18 r

Option 1 provides nearly identical tire heights as well, Option 2 would have the front tire around .3" taller than the rear

btw, 18"s on OEM suspension is gonna make the car look like a 4x4 So if you did decide to lower in the near future Option 3 might be a good place to start and then maybe upgrade to Option 1 or 2 after you run through a set of tires and so if you rub.

215/40/18 is PERFECT for an 8" wheel though

Example: http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires....omCompare1=yes