Anyone running 8" wide wheels?? - Focaljet

**98LowRanger** · 08-12-2008, 09:39 AM

Well, I finally found a wheel that I like that is very similar to the ASA AR1's. Only problem is it only comes in a 18x8. I can get it with an offset of 40, but is that going to be enough to keep it inside the fender wells? I really don't want to roll the fenders before anyone suggest that. I would consider using a LITTLE bit of stretch also.

**o2_designs** · 08-12-2008, 11:09 AM

Its gonna sit pretty close to sitting outside the fender, or pretty flush. Not rubbing depends on your drop and tire size...

**98LowRanger** · 08-12-2008, 12:17 PM

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Originally Posted by o2_designs

Its gonna sit pretty close to sitting outside the fender, or pretty flush. Not rubbing depends on your drop and tire size...

I'm runing a Progress 1.8" drop and as far as tire size goes I'm willing to stretch or run some pretty small ones since I plan to only run these wheels for shows/meets.

**ZX3TUNING** · 08-12-2008, 03:19 PM

215/35/18 is pretty much the smallest tire most manufacturers make that you can run on an 18. you'll get a small amount of stretch but probably not enough to clear the fenders without rolling or running a fair amount of camber front and rear.
Toyo makes the T1-R in a 205/35/18 which would get you closer to the right amount of stretch and is a pretty small tire so you might clear the fenders...

personally, i'd get the idea out of your head that rolling isn't an option. if you want those wheels and the look, rolling is probably going to be your best bet for getting the fitments right.

why don't you want to roll the fenders?

**o2_designs** · 08-12-2008, 04:06 PM

I have the rather rare 205/35 R 18 on mine. Sometime I wish I had gone for a bigger tire, but the wheels are not daily used, so its no big deal. But I do love the stretch...

**FocusSportVP** · 08-13-2008, 12:40 PM

We run 18x8 on two of our Focuses. Man, they are a tight fit. The offset and tire BRAND really can make a huge difference. I say this because our Toyo T1-R in a 215/35/18 is WAY smaller than our BFG KDW in the same size.

**o2_designs** · 08-13-2008, 12:58 PM

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Originally Posted by FocusSportVP

We run 18x8 on two of our Focuses. Man, they are a tight fit. The offset and tire BRAND really can make a huge difference. I say this because our Toyo T1-R in a 215/35/18 is WAY smaller than our BFG KDW in the same size.

Thats what I noticed when I had my 215/35 BFG KDWII's. They seems huge, thats why I returned them and picked up the Toyos in a smaller size. I kinda wish I kept the BFG's now since it would given more sidewall.

**redzx300** · 08-14-2008, 10:28 AM

I've got 18x8 team dynamics with 225's, i am not sure of the offset of them. roush suspension. They rub the outside of the fender really badly. got the wide body kit on the way though.

08-12-2008, 09:39 AM	#1
98LowRanger Senior TEAM Member Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Oak Ridge, North Carolina Posts: 1,329	Anyone running 8" wide wheels?? Well, I finally found a wheel that I like that is very similar to the ASA AR1's. Only problem is it only comes in a 18x8. I can get it with an offset of 40, but is that going to be enough to keep it inside the fender wells? I really don't want to roll the fenders before anyone suggest that. I would consider using a LITTLE bit of stretch also. __________________ 03 LG Focus ZX3 - Daily driver 98 Ranger - Show Truck

08-12-2008, 11:09 AM	#2
o2_designs Resident Wheel-Whore Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Land of 10,000 Lakes Posts: 9,495	Re: Anyone running 8" wide wheels?? Its gonna sit pretty close to sitting outside the fender, or pretty flush. Not rubbing depends on your drop and tire size... __________________ *~~Boost Crew supports single mothers~~* *_/ ResidentWheel-Whore\_* 'Bone Stock'2002 TwilightBlue ZX3-Neglect has led to a nasty whine from under tha rusty hood. (CHROMED) STS Prep'd 2001 Pitch Black 5spd Wagon-(666-STFU) "...That way I don't have to clean my sheets..."-Pappy, 2008 *o2 has already won so he is no longer eligible.-Ataru*

08-12-2008, 03:19 PM	#4
ZX3TUNING Senior TEAM Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Vancouver, BC. Canada Posts: 1,693	Re: Anyone running 8" wide wheels?? 215/35/18 is pretty much the smallest tire most manufacturers make that you can run on an 18. you'll get a small amount of stretch but probably not enough to clear the fenders without rolling or running a fair amount of camber front and rear. Toyo makes the T1-R in a 205/35/18 which would get you closer to the right amount of stretch and is a pretty small tire so you might clear the fenders... personally, i'd get the idea out of your head that rolling isn't an option. if you want those wheels and the look, rolling is probably going to be your best bet for getting the fitments right. why don't you want to roll the fenders? __________________ Power in Style.... *ZX3Tuning* Part of Conglomerate Motorwerks! Mitch A.

08-12-2008, 04:06 PM	#5
o2_designs Resident Wheel-Whore Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Land of 10,000 Lakes Posts: 9,495	Re: Anyone running 8" wide wheels?? I have the rather rare 205/35 R 18 on mine. Sometime I wish I had gone for a bigger tire, but the wheels are not daily used, so its no big deal. But I do love the stretch... __________________ *~~Boost Crew supports single mothers~~* *_/ ResidentWheel-Whore\_* 'Bone Stock'2002 TwilightBlue ZX3-Neglect has led to a nasty whine from under tha rusty hood. (CHROMED) STS Prep'd 2001 Pitch Black 5spd Wagon-(666-STFU) "...That way I don't have to clean my sheets..."-Pappy, 2008 *o2 has already won so he is no longer eligible.-Ataru*

08-13-2008, 12:40 PM	#6
FocusSportVP Premiere Sponsor Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: The Lair of The West Coast Cult Posts: 20,761	Re: Anyone running 8" wide wheels?? We run 18x8 on two of our Focuses. Man, they are a tight fit. The offset and tire BRAND really can make a huge difference. I say this because our Toyo T1-R in a 215/35/18 is WAY smaller than our BFG KDW in the same size. __________________ Best Regards, Randy Robles Vice President FocusSport / FSWerks www.focussport.com / www.fswerks.com 714.630.6353 A work in progress - The 384 WHP / 341 WTQ FocusSport Turbo ZX3 - Click me! The FocusSport Street Tuner Challenge Focus 396 WHP / 347 WTQ - Click me!

08-14-2008, 10:28 AM	#8
redzx300 TEAM Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: vermont Posts: 264	Re: Anyone running 8" wide wheels?? I've got 18x8 team dynamics with 225's, i am not sure of the offset of them. roush suspension. They rub the outside of the fender really badly. got the wide body kit on the way though. __________________ Parts thanks to Steve at MassiveSpeedSystem.com, Tony at Newedgeperformance.com, HondaHunter. Motor Built By Messer Engines in Springfield, Vt

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