quote:Originally posted by Johnny Woods:
...According to tire rack's website, Pirelli list a 355, 25,19, I wonder if that would fit a stock bodied car...
The current left rear tire rubs the inner fender when fully compressed, the right rear does not rub, but comes very close. The left rear rubbed with the 17" wheel too.
I had to partially roll the fender arch lip on both sides to clear the tires too.
Based on the above, I would say the 325mm tire is about as wide a tire that will fit the narrow body wheel well with 12mm off-set, at the rear ride height my car is set at (level lower control arms). The tire is the width of the wheel, 12". For 335mm I'd recommend 19mm off-set. With that combination outer fender clearance won't be a problem, but muffler clearance will be the next issue. I like the 325mm tire, it gives you just a bit of wiggle room. A 335mm tire with 12mm offset will require a higher ride height, or a smaller diameter ... period. The 335/30R18 tire is only 25.9 inches diameter. That's how they achieve the clearance for installing that tire. 19" or 20" tires will be larger in diameter. For those taller tires I recommend 325mm tires, 12mm offset and rolling the fenders ... unless your car is equipped with aftermarket mufflers providing better clearance with the tires.
At least everybody has an idea what the issues are now.
Below is a pic showing where the left rear rubs the inner fender
