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Old 08-15-2020, 02:18 PM   #1
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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?

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Old 08-16-2020, 01:39 PM   #2
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I'm pretty sure those will fit. I run 18x8 et 50 with 5mm spacers on the front and 18x9 ET 43 with 5mm spacers on the rear and there's plenty of room.

Play around with this:
https://www.willtheyfit.com/index.php?width=225&aspect=45&diameter=15&wheelwidth=8&offset=30&width2=245&aspect2=40&wheel_size=15&wheel_width=9&offset2=35

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