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[Jack_Keaka]

wow just noticed those epic number plates!! thats awesome! haha

[TheFirstEskimo]

Hey all,

Need some offset and tyre size recommendations for 19x8.5 wheels. I've got standard brakes and suspension.

I also dont want to be hanging outta the guard.

Would appreciate your input

[bigBADbenny]

Offset +45 try a little stretch,e.g. 225's or 235's, [urlhttp://www.whiteline.com.au/product_detail4.php?part_number=KCA399]KCA399[/url], roll up rear gaurds inc area adjacent plastic trims...

[TheFirstEskimo]

Nice one Ben.

Is camber adjustment really necessary for that size?

[bigBADbenny]

Depends on offset really.
Iirc +40 is about level with the gaurd outer edge with std camber...

[TheFirstEskimo]

Hmm Ive got 18x7.5 at the moment with +45 offset and they're a good fit. I imagine 19x8.5 with same offset would be a lot different?

Confused

[bigBADbenny]

Generally 8.5 +45 is rim outer edge just inside the gaurd.
8.5 +35 is rim outer edge just outside the gaurd.
But 7.5 +35 would be flusher due to the narrower width rim.
And 7.5 +50 is quite tucked eg stock tbsti rims etc...
Offset is a bit confusing for sure. Needs more sticky.

[bigBADbenny]

Hmm Ive got 18x7.5 at the moment with +45 offset and they're a good fit. I imagine 19x8.5 with same offset would be

Around 12mm further out toward the gaurd due to +1" wider rim.

[ynot87]

heres a useful tool to help visualise different combinations and make comparisions.

http://www.klutchrepublik.com/kalculator

[TheFirstEskimo]

Hmm Ive got 18x7.5 at the moment with +45 offset and they're a good fit. I imagine 19x8.5 with same offset would be

Around 12mm further out toward the gaurd due to +1" wider rim.

Yep makes sense, I guess the only other thing to take into consideration is the ideal wheel width for an 8.5. Not keen to stretch or bulge.

[bosc0]

Hmm Ive got 18x7.5 at the moment with +45 offset and they're a good fit. I imagine 19x8.5 with same offset would be a lot different?

Confused

Just add half an inch either side of what you have now. Presto!

[bigBADbenny]

There's a good sticky on LGT that lists all the rim width/tyre recommendations...
But 8.5: 235-255 . 225 would be tending to stretch. 255 less room to tuck.
You'd want to use a comparitive tyre calculator to check that the rims will clear the stock struts too.
Are these the GB LM copies?

[jslayz]

Hmm Ive got 18x7.5 at the moment with +45 offset and they're a good fit. I imagine 19x8.5 with same offset would be

Around 12mm further out toward the gaurd due to +1" wider rim.

Yep makes sense, I guess the only other thing to take into consideration is the ideal wheel width for an 8.5. Not keen to stretch or bulge.

225 is 9 inch, should be square.

[TheFirstEskimo]

Are these the GB LM copies?

Nah got my eye on these. http://www.vertiniwheels.com/images/wheels/hennessey/hennessey.htm

And before you say anything, no I dont love BMW.

[bigBADbenny]

Bro: r u tryin to out-VIP me?