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Britrover · 08-15-2020, 03:18 PM

I have just taken delivery of BBS LM wheels in 18X8.5 ET 56 and 18X10 ET 50 and looking to get them mounted with 235/40/18 and 285/30-35/18 size tires. Brands in consideration are Michelin Pilot 4S and Pirelli P Zero Rosso. Current wheels are Porsche OEM by BBS Front 18X7.5 ET 50 with 225/40/18 size tire and Rear 18X9 ET 52 with 265/35/18 size tire.

With these slightly wider tires and the offset in consideration, would they fit or the fitment would warrant spacers? If yes, what size would be needed?

08-15-2020, 03:18 PM	#1
Britrover Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Sunny FL \| Worcestershire UK Posts: 119	18X8.5 235/40/18 ET 56 and 18X10 285/30-35/18 ET 50 will they fit or spacers are need I have just taken delivery of BBS LM wheels in 18X8.5 ET 56 and 18X10 ET 50 and looking to get them mounted with 235/40/18 and 285/30-35/18 size tires. Brands in consideration are Michelin Pilot 4S and Pirelli P Zero Rosso. Current wheels are Porsche OEM by BBS Front 18X7.5 ET 50 with 225/40/18 size tire and Rear 18X9 ET 52 with 265/35/18 size tire. With these slightly wider tires and the offset in consideration, would they fit or the fitment would warrant spacers? If yes, what size would be needed? __________________ Current Vehicles: 85 Defender 90 Soft Top \| 98 986 Hardtop + Red Interior \| 00 Supercharged Jaguar XJR X308 \| 2013 MB 250 AMG Package \| 92 Range Rover Classic Looking to add: Ferrari 328 GTS \| Classic Rolls Royce