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To fit 255/35 18" tires, what offset would I need if its a 18x8 wheel?

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Old 11-27-2001, 02:05 PM
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To fit 255/35 18" tires, what offset would I need if its a 18x8 wheel?
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Old 11-27-2001, 02:19 PM
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You need an 8.5"+ wheel to fit 255's and an ET35~39mm offset with rolled front fenders
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Default Actually, for an 8.5" wheel, use an offset between 35 and 38mm. For another width...
...the offset will be a different range, for ideal fitment.

255's are probably too big for 8" wheels.
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Old 11-27-2001, 02:32 PM
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HRE claims ET39mm will work fine for their 8.5's...*shrug*... you'd prolly know better tho ;-)
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will these offset clear aftermarket brakes?
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Default Yeah, 39 would probably work, but that's cutting it real close. :-)
I figure 38 is as high as you could go, allowing a little room for 255's from different manufacturers.

And just to clarify (for others), the lower you go (like 35mm or lower), the more rubbing you'll have on the fender.
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Depends on the wheel design.
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