Hmmm... 18x9.5 on 8g?

[8gtorque]

So my next change on my 8g would be different wheels for sure. Right now I have on 19x8.5 tenzos black with a red lip. I am trying to go with a different more aggressive look to complete the car. I found these wheels called Forgestar f14 super deep concave and the most realistic size for our 8g I can find is 18x9.5. I noticed the 19s look a little big so 18 would probably be a better way to go.

How do you guys feel about this? Would 9.5 even fit well on our cars? Any feed back would be great. I notice a lot of people use 19x8.5 or 18,17s.

Here's a nice pic of how it can somewhat sit. I'll be going with white brembo brakes behind the all black wheels.




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[RedGalant2k1]

I have 19x9.5 +29mm for the rear of my Galant. They sit almost perfect with 225/35R19 tires. The front with stick out a bit with 9.5" wide wheels.

[Blue8g]

Is your car lowered?

[8gtorque]

That sounds good RedGalant2k1. I have JDM fender flares on the car so I like a little bit of a poke aggressive look. I'm also going to have to clear my brembos as well. I wish I knew more about off set specs because I have no clue

Blue8g yes I am lowered on D2 coil overs.


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[RedGalant2k1]

As a side note, if you have fender flares, if you are willing to cut and weld, you 'could' run a 10.5 rear.

[8gtorque]

I trimmed the fender flares a little already for some extra clearance. I'm trying to go 18x9.5 all around because in the near future AWD swap coming.

What's your guys opinion on Cosmis XT206-R wheels? I love the all black ones. I just want to make sure they are good wheels. It's between them and the super deep concave Forgestar f14


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[Galantman03]

As a side note, if you have fender flares, if you are willing to cut and weld, you 'could' run a 10.5 rear.

it won't even work with fender flares. I tried. Its to far. in order to fit a 10.5 rear, without any spacers, you would need a +5 offset in the rear, and at that point in time the rim surface is 2.75 inches out, forget it if you want to run a meaty tire lol. I have 18x10.5 +15 with a 17mm spacer in the front, and a 10mm spacer in the rear to clear the inner workings.

[8gtorque]

^ pics?


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[oakrdrs187]

^ pics?


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Check his build thread its all there towards the end.

[RedGalant2k1]

it won't even work with fender flares. I tried. Its to far. in order to fit a 10.5 rear, without any spacers, you would need a +5 offset in the rear, and at that point in time the rim surface is 2.75 inches out, forget it if you want to run a meaty tire lol. I have 18x10.5 +15 with a 17mm spacer in the front, and a 10mm spacer in the rear to clear the inner workings.

Well, we all know I'm not running meaty tires :)

19x10.5 or 18x10.5 with 235s should work very well :)

[8gtorque]

Galanan03 your thread is inspiring!

Makes me want to try some 19x9.5 or 10.5!


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[RedGalant2k1]

Here is a few pictures when I fit a 19x10 +25mm with a 235/35R19 BFG KDW2.




On the inside, the tires/wheels were almost literally on the rear knuckle, you would need a 3mm/5mm less offset.

[Galantman03]

Well, we all know I'm not running meaty tires :)

19x10.5 or 18x10.5 with 235s should work very well :)

Dear lord... 295/35/R18 is me

Galanan03 your thread is inspiring!

Makes me want to try some 19x9.5 or 10.5!

Do it!
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[8gtorque]

Here are the options for Forgestar f14
SUPER DEEP CONCAVE
18" (for me)
18×9.5 offsets from -25 to +23
18×10 offsets from -19 to +30
(Not realistic) for me
18×11 offsets from -6 to +43
18×12 offsets from +6 to +55

19" (for me)
19×9.5 offsets from -25 to +23
19×10 offsets from -19 to +30
(Not realistic) again
19×11 offsets from -6 to +43
19×12 offsets from +6 to +55

I feel like the 19s would be heavy and not what I'm looking for. But then again they are a nice size on the 8g.

What off set do you think would be realistic for fender flares and brembos? Looking at the (for me) options.




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[Galantman03]

for the rear i did 10.5 +15 plus a 10mm spacer so I think that makes the rear effective offset to +5 just to clear the rear knuckle with 295/35 tires. Now with the front I did 10.5+15 plus a 17mm spacer TO KEEP MY inside scrub clearance the same as my 18x8 +30. so that put my effective front offest to -2.

sorry it might be hard to understand. So my front 18x8 +30 (old wheels) was flush with the fender flares with a 10mm spacer to clear the brembos. idk if that helps lol

[8gtorque]

God this is so confusing lol


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[8gtorque]

I'm really going to have to understand this before I get wheels with sizes I'm not sure about.


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[RedGalant2k1]

What is your goal with the car? How do you intend to drive your vehicle? I'll be home later and i can give you a lot more insight into wheels, tires, and offset for your specific needs.

In the meantime, you can review my sticky post here: https://www.thegalantcenter.org/show...D-10-18-2011**

[8gtorque]

My goal is to have my wheels sit nice and aggressive with some poke. I want a nice size to grab and be good to go fast with nice aggressive tires with some stretch.

That would be great man. Greatly appreciated


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[Blue8g]

Why do you want poke? And how low are you? Unless you're REALLY low...even flush won't look great.