RIPjeep2002 Posted March 8, 2011 Share Posted March 8, 2011 235/40 should fit if yo go that route. I run 225/40 Hankooks, awesome tire, but want a little more rim protection, so I am getting 235/40 BfGoodwrich KDW2 next. According to tirerack specs, the growth in the 235/40 goes from 9.1" on the Hankooks to 9.5" and diameter goes from 25.1 to 25.4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmglaude Posted March 20, 2011 Share Posted March 20, 2011 Hi All, I'm hoping someone can help me out. I'd like to put 18" x 7.5" ENKEI EKM3 Gun Metal wheels with 225/40/18 Hankook Ventus V12 EVO K110 on my 2006 grey LGT. Please let me know if this is a good fit or if you suggest a different size. I was also thinking 235/40/18. I appreciate anyones' feedback! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Windy Road Posted March 20, 2011 Share Posted March 20, 2011 Hi All, I'm hoping someone can help me out. I'd like to put 18" x 7.5" ENKEI EKM3 Gun Metal wheels with 225/40/18 Hankook Ventus V12 EVO K110 on my 2006 grey LGT. Please let me know if this is a good fit or if you suggest a different size. I was also thinking 235/40/18. I appreciate anyones' feedback! They will fit. The offset is a +45, if your lowered at all you might have a slight rub issue on the fender lips in the front. 276hp/347tq On a DynoJet Dyno Video - Had a big lean spot as you can tell in the second pull Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmglaude Posted March 20, 2011 Share Posted March 20, 2011 Thanks, are the 235/40/18 to big? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Windy Road Posted March 20, 2011 Share Posted March 20, 2011 Thanks, are the 235/40/18 to big? Nope, You should be fine. Tires might have a slight bulge to them depending on the brand. I know my dunlops run on the wider size but they are square on my 8" rims. This is my car, their 17's but i'm running 235/40's and only have rub slightly in the fronts on hard bumps which would be eliminated with a roll. Though I'm also lower then most legacy owners. http://legacygt.com/forums/showpost.php?p=3262728&postcount=1442 276hp/347tq On a DynoJet Dyno Video - Had a big lean spot as you can tell in the second pull Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmglaude Posted March 20, 2011 Share Posted March 20, 2011 Nice car bro! I'm not lowered; which one do you think will look better and not rub the 234/40 or 225/40? I'll most likely go with the Hankook. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperhawkLGT Posted March 20, 2011 Share Posted March 20, 2011 If your not lowered neither of those will rub. If you have potholes go with the 235's for more sidewall. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmglaude Posted March 20, 2011 Share Posted March 20, 2011 Lots of potholes! Sounds like I should go with the 235s. Ok, couple more questions then (thanks for the help so far!). Should I do the 18" x 7.5" or 8.0" ENKEI EKM3 wheels and how does each one effect the offset and wheel size (Hankook Ventus V12 EVO K110 tires on my 2006 grey LGT)? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SBT Posted March 20, 2011 Share Posted March 20, 2011 If you're going up in wheel width, think of the increased width across both sides of the wheel. 1/2 inch (7.5" to 8.0" wheel) is approximately 12.5mm (actually 12.7mm but we'll use 12.5mm for ease of conversion) so you're adding 6.25mm of additional width to both sides. If the offset stays the same (+45), between the 7.5" and the 8.0" wheel, then you're moving the wheel width 6.25mm closer to the internal suspension side and 6.25mm further outward toward the fender. However, if you change offset, say to +43, then you're moving the internal face 4.25mm closer to the suspension and moving the external face 8.25mm closer to the fender - and that much closer to rubbing. - Pro amore Dei et patriam et populum - Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmglaude Posted March 20, 2011 Share Posted March 20, 2011 Hmmmm, I think I'm getting it. So does anyone know of the optimum offset (if there is one) if I want to go with 18" X 8.0" ENKEI EKM3 wheels with 235/40/18 Hankook tires? My suspension is 06' LGT factory and I don't want to rub. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SBT Posted March 20, 2011 Share Posted March 20, 2011 Add in a wider-sectioned tire that sticks out predominantly past the vertical face of the wheel and, with no additional negative camber, and you might have to roll the fenders to provide clearance when you're loaded (or lowered). - Pro amore Dei et patriam et populum - Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SBT Posted March 20, 2011 Share Posted March 20, 2011 Stock offset is +55 with the stock 7" wheel. To go to an 8" wheel, you need to decrease offset by approximately 1/2 of 25.4mm (1") or 12.2mm 55mm minus 12mm = 43mm, so anything in the +45 to +48 range will work well without compromising your fender line or your suspension side. Like everything else, YMMV. - Pro amore Dei et patriam et populum - Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmglaude Posted March 21, 2011 Share Posted March 21, 2011 Ok, so both the 18" x 8" and 18" x 7.5" ENKEI EKM3 wheels, off set 45, Hankook 235/40/18 will work. If so what one is a better fit and looks best? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SBT Posted March 21, 2011 Share Posted March 21, 2011 Personally, I'd stick with 18x7.5 +45 and 225/40x18s... Won't mess with your speedometer, nor will it potentially impact your fender line. Different tire brands have different section widths so depending on which tire you choose, it could affect how much rubber "overhangs" the rim. - Pro amore Dei et patriam et populum - Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
schism Posted March 29, 2011 Share Posted March 29, 2011 I'm already settled with a set of LeMans, but the new O.Z. look sharp. -Bill "Time is an illusion. Lunchtime doubly so." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SBT Posted March 30, 2011 Share Posted March 30, 2011 I'm already settled with a set of LeMans, but the new O.Z. look sharp. That's actually not too bad. Wish there was a fitment for our cars.http://www.tirerack.com/images/trans.gif http://www.tirerack.com/images/wheels/oz/swap/oz_envy_sm_1000.jpg - Pro amore Dei et patriam et populum - Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
schism Posted March 30, 2011 Share Posted March 30, 2011 Figured it was too new to have sizing... TireRack changed their format, no longer showing offsets, bolt patterns, etc. Comes in 5x100 but only in 16" with low offset. boo hoo. -Bill "Time is an illusion. Lunchtime doubly so." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SBT Posted March 30, 2011 Share Posted March 30, 2011 TireRack changed their format, no longer showing offsets, bolt patterns, etc. Comes in 5x100 but only in 16" with low offset. boo hoo. That's too bad on both counts. - Pro amore Dei et patriam et populum - Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mk6933 Posted April 4, 2011 Share Posted April 4, 2011 Ok, so both the 18" x 8" and 18" x 7.5" ENKEI EKM3 wheels, off set 45, Hankook 235/40/18 will work. If so what one is a better fit and looks best? I have the EKM3 too, just go with 225/40/18. It looks pretty square. 235 is too wide with 7.5", or else I would go with 235s too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmglaude Posted April 5, 2011 Share Posted April 5, 2011 Just got them put on and love them. No rubbing at all. I'll post pics soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PreciousMetalNJ Posted April 6, 2011 Share Posted April 6, 2011 just scored a set of Enkei wheels for free. Just wondering if they will fit or if I will have to sell them. I'm lowered on Ralitek springs with stock struts. Wheel specs: 18x7.5 +38 with a 225/40/18 tire Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperhawkLGT Posted April 6, 2011 Share Posted April 6, 2011 38 will be a no go, or really close. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PreciousMetalNJ Posted April 6, 2011 Share Posted April 6, 2011 how close? haha i don't really want to get rid of them since they were free Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperhawkLGT Posted April 6, 2011 Share Posted April 6, 2011 mount one and find out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fossil2k2 Posted April 6, 2011 Share Posted April 6, 2011 (edited) Same rim. http://legacygt.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=96519&d=1297647522 What wheel is that? Rota Gravel w/ STI center caps? Edited April 6, 2011 by Fossil2k2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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