Fast Jack

I wouldn't do it yourself less the car is a beater.It entails heating up the paint so it doesn't crack.You only have to do it once,get it done right.17"s are a lot less expensive that 18"s and if ya get the proper offsets,no fender rolling necessary.Better research before doing anything.

KreativS2K

I have 17's already, but i want 18's in black. And yes you are right, I do not want to screw anything up. I was talking to the dude from the site I am about to order the wheels, and he told me that they guarantee fitments. But I told him that Im like 1 inch dropped, and he told me that would be a different story then. Dont know what to do.. I dont want to drive around in my freaking spare all year.

zdave87

The manual is in the secret compartment.

ZDan

255/35-18's will fit in back.
It's the fronts that are going to be close.
Might go 215/40-18.
Any case, 225/40 fronts would look too big with 245/35 rears (just like 225/45s look too big with 245/40s on17s).

ZDan

Oh yeah, personally I'd go with 17's...
And of course picking the right tire for your wants/needs/usage is the most important thing (after making sure to only run the spare up front!).

KreativS2K

I also think the front tires are not sounding right. But when I talked to them they guarantee fitment. Should I get 215s instead of 225s in the front?

Oh yeah and the spare tire is already on the front.


Edit : The offset for the front is 45+ not 43+ I confirmed with Axis. Would this be good enough for 225/40 up front??

ZDan

Have you checked out the Wheel Fitment Guide stickie?

https://www.s2ki.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=342793
For the front:
205 tires: +43 offset minimum (6.5