Wheel Gap Question

[sfa500]

Hello, I am looking into buying 18 X 8 wheels for my SE. Does the jump from 17 to 18 change the size of the wheel gap? What size tire would I want to minimize the wheel gap? Thanks

[LOV]

As far as i know yes form 17 to 18 you will see change in wheel gap.

[sfa500]

Originally Posted by LOV

As far as i know yes form 17 to 18 you will see change in wheel gap.

Will the gap get bigger or smaller?

[Tobeit]

basically no change if you use the right size tires...225/45-18

[Punks_Not_Dead5]

It also depends on if your car is lowered or not...

[njerald]

Originally Posted by LOV

As far as i know yes form 17 to 18 you will see change in wheel gap.

HA!!!!!!!!

[LXS-mode]

Originally Posted by sfa500

Hello, I am looking into buying 18 X 8 wheels for my SE. Does the jump from 17 to 18 change the size of the wheel gap? What size tire would I want to minimize the wheel gap? Thanks

are you talking about the fender-tire (vertical) or the "stance" width of tire.. 18" wheels have a tire size 235/45/18 which is almost the same as stock.. 26.3" i believe... now for the tire stance.. stock SE is 17x7 +45.. your gonna need 18x8 +35 or +30 offset to make it a little flush.. hope that helped..

[LXS-mode]

Originally Posted by Tobeit

basically no change if you use the right size tires...225/45-18

that is a little small. about .4"s.

[gdanaher]

How about this: Get on the net, look up the phyisical dimensions of the tires you have now, then do the same to the tires you are considering purchasing. Compare the dimensions. This isn't brain surgery.

[sfa500]

I am referring to the gap between the tire and fender vertically, I am not concerned with offset I do not have a tire selected. What would be an appropriate sized 18 inch tire to fill in the wheel gap a bit extra.

[LOV]

Originally Posted by sfa500

Hello, I am looking into buying 18 X 8 wheels for my SE.Does the jump from 17 to 18 change the size of the wheel gap? What size tire would I want to minimize the wheel gap? Thanks

Originally Posted by LOV

As far as i know yes form 17 to 18 you will see change in wheel gap.

Originally Posted by njerald

HA!!!!!!!!

If he was asking how to minimize the wheel gap, then you knew that from 17 to 18 the wheel gap gets bigger.So i didn't mention "it gets bigger".

Originally Posted by Tobeit

basically no change if you use the right size tires...225/45-18

Are you sure? because I've seen so many Camry's with 18's and "right" size of tires but still the gap was bigger.

[njerald]

Originally Posted by LOV

If he was asking how to minimize the wheel gap, then you knew that from 17 to 18 the wheel gap gets bigger.So i didn't mention "it gets bigger".


Are you sure? because I've seen so many Camry's with 18's and "right" size of tires but still the gap was bigger.

A double HA!!!!

[LXS-mode]

Originally Posted by sfa500

Hello, I am looking into buying 18 X 8 wheels for my SE. Does the jump from 17 to 18 change the size of the wheel gap? What size tire would I want to minimize the wheel gap? Thanks

minimize your wheel gap? drop it with springs and call it a day... if you want the same tire size its gonna be 235/45/18... tires are expensive though.. you cant really minimize the wheel gap by making tires bigger... you can but its not proper. makes your engine work harder.. recommended tires could only go +/- 3%.

[leinadneon]

Originally Posted by njerald

A double HA!!!!

[Dna_splice]

drop it on springs
cost less that rubber!