[GeoffCollins]

I am having a slight problem finding the exact info I want for some new wheels I would like to get.

Tax rebate means treating myself!

I'm looking at a couple different wheel set ups, either 8.5J all round or staggered.

19" Rota Grid Drifts -
Front Axle 19 x 8.5" 5 x 120 ET40
Rear Axle 19 x 9.5" 5 x 120 ET45

19" Team Dynamics Imola -
19 x 8.5" 5 x 120 ET45

I know they will both fit the car but I'm worried about rubbing and tyre fitment.

Would someone be able to give me some advice on what to go for, if they will rub, and tyre sizing.

Thanks in advance (Please don't judge me on the wheels, my taste in styling may be different to yours)

 

[marco_polo]

9.5" ET45 is quite a wide rear, I wouldn't normally recommend going that far.

Will 8.5" ET45 definitely fit on the front? They sound rather close to the suspension strut?

 

[GeoffCollins]

9.5" ET45 is quite a wide rear, I wouldn't normally recommend going that far.

Will 8.5" ET45 definitely fit on the front? They sound rather close to the suspension strut?

I thought they would, the calculator thing (1010tires) says that it will be 0mm by the strut and 13mm outer, although I don't know how accurate that thing is!

The 8.5 ET45 is said to fit by RimStyle.com, although I don't know how much I trust them either!!

This is my problem, I really need someone who has gone to 19", with a flush-with-body fitment, I've been searching for days with no luck so far.

 

[marco_polo]

Well, I'd expect your current front wheels to be 7.5" ET45? So going to an 8.5" ET45 has to be 12.7mm closer to the damper?

Mine are 8" ET40 and they're pretty close!

I would have thought four 19 x 8.5" 5 x 120 ET40 Rota Grid Drifts might be your best bet? Your dollar and your car though.

 

[GeoffCollins]

Yeah they are 7.5 front, I knew that calculator thing wasn't right, it seemed too good to be true.

I have a buddy who's sponsored by ROTA Wheels, so hopefully get a nice discount too.

I will update once I have received and tested, thanks for the help!