18 inch rims in 18x8 found cheape than 7.5's?

[vodkaslut85]

Hey, just checked out an aftermarket tire and wheel shop, found a set of gorgeous 18's for my ride but their 18x8's are cheaper than 18x7.5 in the same style and finish. My question is, will the 8 inch wide rims fit on my car, or would I need to find 7.5's? the weblink for the exact rims is:here (http://www.discountedwheelwarehouse.com/Store_Detail.cfm?ID=112196&InfoID=2505&ShowLarge=True). Whadya guys think? The store I found 'em at, sells the set with tires, firelli's for 950.

[BLK03GXS]

The 18x8's fit fine from what ive heard...
I think it was Naich that has those same wheels on his car... and some one else has some other eagles, diff wheel but 18x8 so they should be fine :thumbsup:

[Naich]

Yeah, 8" wide will work as long as the offset it somewhere close to 38... and get 235 wide tires (225's will look silly)

[BLK03GXS]

I want 245's :D

[vodkaslut85]

wouldn't 235's spill out over the sides of the rims??

[Naich]

no, 235's will fill it perfectly. 225's will be stretched out. 245's will look good too, but might rub.

[`2000redalero]

Originally posted by vodkaslut85@Apr 14 2004, 07:40 PM
Hey, just checked out an aftermarket tire and wheel shop, found a set of gorgeous 18's for my ride but their 18x8's are cheaper than 18x7.5 in the same style and finish. My question is, will the 8 inch wide rims fit on my car, or would I need to find 7.5's? the weblink for the exact rims is:here (http://www.discountedwheelwarehouse.com/Store_Detail.cfm?ID=112196&InfoID=2505&ShowLarge=True). Whadya guys think? The store I found 'em at, sells the set with tires, firelli's for 950.
where do you see $950? I see 1499 with pirelli's...

[vodkaslut85]

I'm not buyin' from that site, I found a wheel and tire shop by my house that sells those rims with pirelli's for 950. I wouldn't buy something that expensive off the internet if my life depended on it.

[Silentalero]

I had 18x8.5 so 8" will definatly fit and i was running 235/45/18 nitto's and had no rubbing issues. The 235's fit the rim perfect to

[jackal2000]

Originally posted by Silentalero@Apr 15 2004, 07:20 PM
I had 18x8.5 so 8" will definatly fit and i was running 235/45/18 nitto's and had no rubbing issues. The 235's fit the rim perfect to
thats a relief because i am getting 18x8.5's on saturday and i totally forgot about the whole offset thing. hopefully there arent any issues. :unsure:

[Final-Reality]

Jesus 8.5"? You could fit a 265 tread width on a rim that wide... I don't see why an alero couldnt handle a tread width that wide if the rim itself fits?

[Naich]

no, 245 would be too wide unless you have the right offset. 245 is possible... anything higher and I'd wager you'd need to move in the struts.

[BLK03GXS]

so i want to run a 245/50/r17 wheel/tire combo...
What offset if wheel is required to make it work??
Any one know for sure

[jackal2000]

i just got my rims put on today and so far no rubbing problems. however one of the rims is defective (chrome is chipping) and i am getting it switched out when i get back from leave on the 26th. i'll post picks later. the rim is like a cm or two away from the strut.

[BLK03GXS]

what offset are they??

[jackal2000]

45, sorry forgot to mention that.

tires are 235/40/18 wanli zr

it will look better when i get the eibach springs i ordered last night.