Rota Gravel 18x8.5's

[ljirv12]

Gday,

I was after some guidance regarding the fitment of Rota Gravels on a MY05 liberty GT wagon. I know there has been heaps written about them all over this and other forums, but i'm struggling to find the info i need.
I am wondering if the 18x8.5 Gravel's will fit a stock MY05 GT setup without rolling the guards? and if yes what size tyre will work best?
otherwise what do most people use? 18x8's i am pretty certain will fit a stock setup but i have the same question as to the ideal tyre size.

if you guys can help me out, that would be much appreciated

Thanks

[blacktop™]

8.5s will fit fine, depending on the offset...

i'm pretty sure that the gravels only come in highish offsets so it shouldn't be a problem.

You can see pics of my rims (which are 18 x 8.5 +38) all round in the link below. So any offset higher than +38 won't stick out as much...

Hope this helps

http://forum.liberty.asn.au/viewtopic.php?f=19&t=9253&start=45

Edit: you would probably want a 235/40 on an 8.5 inch wheel but for reference mine are 225/40

And it does scrub a little bit at the back but I haven't rolled the guards yet, and it's not lowered yet either

[austin]

i have the 18x8 gravels on a 3.0r stock suspension (no bilsteins, just KYB) running 225/40/18s and have no issues whatsoever

[ljirv12]

Thanks heaps for that guys,

jsut wondering, would 215/45R18 bridgestones fit on a 18x8 gravel with my standard springs? Although i am looking pretty hard at getting some bilsteins that are listed on ebay so would they also fit if i changed the suspension?

Cheers

PS i'm useless on this tyre size business

[hamish_023]

i have 225/40/18 on my 18x8 ultraleggera's and they fit fine, not even close to scrubbing.

went for 225/40 instead of 215/45 as they are a more common tyre = cheaper


Billies wont make a difference. Find the offset of the wheel to be 100% though.

[Byrnn09]

i have the 18x8 gravels on a 3.0r stock suspension (no bilsteins, just KYB) running 225/40/18s and have no issues whatsoever

Where'd you get your wheels from btw

[austin]

i have the 18x8 gravels on a 3.0r stock suspension (no bilsteins, just KYB) running 225/40/18s and have no issues whatsoever

Where'd you get your wheels from btw

Ahhhh Nick. hahaha. i got them from pro speed racing (on this forum: www.prospeedracing.com.au)

$1099 for the set of 4 delivered to my house. plus rubber of course.

[Byrnn09]

i have the 18x8 gravels on a 3.0r stock suspension (no bilsteins, just KYB) running 225/40/18s and have no issues whatsoever

Where'd you get your wheels from btw

Ahhhh Nick. hahaha. i got them from pro speed racing (on this forum: http://www.prospeedracing.com.au)

$1099 for the set of 4 delivered to my house. plus rubber of course.

Haha cheers.That's fair expensive though, I got these for my wagon for $500 (19x8)



Well when I pay it off a bit. I'll get some wheels not sure what or when.

[Murch]

(http://www.prospeedracing.com.au )
Currently the one on the above site are 18x8.5 +44 (initially he was bringing in 18x8 +48). Don't know if the wider wheel with less offset would rub?

I'm looking at getting some in from the US. Approx $1020 landed, in 18x8 +48 - a proven fit.

Any advice from the wheel guru's regarding these two slightly similar setups